Master of Social Science in Sociology
- To enable graduates to deepen their knowledge of aspects of social theory and research into social processes and social organization.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
128
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
General Social Science
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
- To enable graduates to deepen their knowledge of aspects of social theory and research into social processes and social organization.
- To develop skills in research methodology to the level of writing a research thesis.
Entry requirements and RPL
Honours in Sociology or equivalent
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Show a critical and analytical understanding of aspects of social theory and research into social processes and social organization. Conduct applied research projects in an approved social scientific way.
Associated assessment criteria
In assessment, students are required to demonstrate that they have attained the listed Learning Outcomes to an appropriate Masters level.
Integrated Assessment
Candidates will demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the learning outcomes. These may be assessed in an integrated manner by assignments, tutorials, oral presentations and examinations. In addition, the learner's integration of knowledge and skills will be assessed through the satisfactory completion of a research dissertation.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Modules offered in this programme can be taken by students in other programmes in this and other higher-education institutions, provided that all the prerequisite requirements are met.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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