Study Archaeology/Palaeoanthropology at UJ
Undergraduate Studies
Students can apply to study for a BA degree with a major in Anthropology or a BSc degree with a major in Geology. Please visit the relevant departmental websites for more info on the undergraduate application process. Please note that undergraduate applications for 2025 are now closed. We will alert you when the 2026 application season opens
Postgraduate Studies
We offer Postgraduate degrees (Hons, MA/MSc and PhD) in the following topics:
- Hominin genetics and physiology
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Landscape Evolution
- Palaeo-TrACKs
- Palaeo or Archaeo Botany
- Plio-Pleistocene Fauna
- Southern African Stone Age
- Worked bone technology
The following staff members are available to offer supervision at all postgraduate levels of study. Please visit their pages for more info on their specialties:
Please note that applications for all postgraduate programmes are now closed for 2025! Should you need more information on studying for a postgraduate degree beyond 2025 at the P-RI please contact the following staff members:
Honours: Dr Bongekile Zwane
Master’s: Dr Matt Caruana