Postgraduate : Masters

Masters brochure:

Please download the MA brochure here

Admission requirements for Sociology Masters Degree:

A university-based honours qualification in Sociology/Industrial Sociology at NQF level 7 and a minimum pass rate of 75% for an Honours degree to qualify for a research Master’s and a minimum pass rate of 65% for Honours degree to qualify for coursework Masters. If a student does not comply with the requirements mentioned above, the Executive Dean of the Faculty may grant admission at the recommendation of the head of the department. For any queries regarding Sociology Masters Degrees, please contact Professor Melanie Samson at melanies@uj.acc.za

RESEARCH MASTER’S

Programme code: M7055Q

SAQA ID: 74115

NQF level: 9

Credits: 180

A dissertation on an approved topic is required.

COURSEWORK MASTER’S

Programme code: M7051Q

SAQA ID: 74115

NQF level: 9

Credits: 180

Duration of the programme
Full-time students have a minimum of one year to complete the programme and part-time students have a minimum of two years.

Semester 1 Semester 2
Module 1: Advanced Sociological Theory (SOC9X03)
Module 2: Advanced Research Methodology (SOC9X04)
Module Semester 1 Semester 2
Minor dissertation SOC9X01; SOC9X02

Examination and pass requirements:
For the final mark of the degree, modules 1 to 2 (with equal weight) count 50% and the minor dissertation the other 50%. All modules must be passed separately.