SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Sociology and Anthropology

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Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. This is a department that offers modules of Anthropology and Sociology in the Faculty of humanities under the School of Social Sciences.

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Sociology is the scientific study of society that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity. It is a course that will enable you to derive intellectual enjoyment of life through an enriched understanding of the social world in which we live in. In this course, you will learn a new way of analyzing the world’s behavior through sociological methods and techniques, which will enable you to make sense of the rapidly changing world we live in.

The module of Anthropology promotes an understanding of the nature and dynamics of contemporary societies in Africa; the historical development of these societies – starting with the archeological pre – history of Africa as well as the major impact of other cultures and ideologies on African cultures are highlighted. It also promotes an Afrocentric approach of the nature and functions of culture in a multi – cultural context. Ethnographic case studies of social, economic, political and religious institutions in various African cultures acquaint students with every aspect of these cultures.

Anthropology and Sociology Academic Programmes

BACHELOR OF ARTS

The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 3 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 7.

Admission Requirements
In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides admission for study at the University for first time entering students, the following applies for entry into this programme:
AFRICAN LANGUAGE 4
ANY THREE (3) SUBJECT 4
ENGLISH 4
MATHEMATICS or MATHS LITERACY 3 or 5
Total Minimum APS 23 or 25
Curriculum

Module Name

Code

Pre-requisite

Co-requisite

Possible
Major

SAQA

Credits
HEMIS

YEAR LEVEL 1
1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Introduction To Socio Cultural Anthropology HANT011

Yes

12

0.1

Introduction To Sociology HSOC011

Yes

12

0.1

Student Success 101 HSTS011

No

4

0.0

1st SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose 3)
European History HHIS011

No

12

0.1

History Of Philosophy HPHL011

No

12

0.1

Introduction To Political Science HPOL011

No

12

0.1

Introduction To Psychology HPSY011

No

12

0.1

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER  

64

 

2nd SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Archaeology And Ethnography Of Africa HANT012

Yes

12

0.1

Introduction To Sociology HSOC012

Yes

12

0.1

Student Success 102 HSTS012

No

4

0.0

2nd SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Follow-up modules from 1st semester choice)
Cognitive And Health Psychology HPSY012

No

12

0.1

Early Southern African History HHIS012

No

12

0.1

Introduction To Critical Thinking/Reasoning HPHL012

No

12

0.1

Introduction To Political Science HPOL012

No

12

0.1

Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER  

64

Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1  

128

YEAR LEVEL 2
1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Kinship and Gender Studies HANA021

Yes

20

0.2

Sociology Of Social Problems HSOA021

Yes

20

0.2

1st SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose 1)
Modern World History 1789-1900 HHIA021

No

20

0.2

Political And Social Philosophy HPLA021

No

20

0.2

Political Ideologies And Comparative Politics HPOA021

No

20

0.2

Research Methodology HPSA021

No

20

0.2

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER  

60

2nd SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Economic Anthropology HANA022

Yes

20

0.2

Social Problems And Sociological Theories HSOA022

Yes

20

0.2

2nd SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Follow-up modules from 1st semester choice)
African Politics HPOA022

No

20

0.2

Social -, Personality- And Neuropsychology HPSA022

No

20

0.2

South African History 1800-1900 HHIA022

No

20

0.2

The Philosophy Of Science HPLA022

No

20

0.2

Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER  

60

 
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2  

120

 

YEAR LEVEL 3
1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
African Religions Indigenous Knowledge Systems HANA031

Yes

32

0.3

Sociology Of Work And Industry HSOA031

Yes

32

0.3

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER  

64

 

2nd SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Political Anthropology And African Political Systems HANA032

Yes

32

0.3

Sociology Of Population HSOA032

Yes

32

0.3

Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER  

64

 
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3  

128

 
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS  

376

 
Honours Programmes

ANTHROPOLOGY – HBAO01

  • HANA080 Research Report
  • HANA081 Theory and Methods in Anthropology
  • HANA082 Research Methodology
  • HANB081 Theories and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • HANC081 Overview of Southern African Archeology

SOCIOLOGY – HBAN01

HSOA080
Research Report

HSOB080
Social Science Research Methodology

HSOC080
Sociology of Social Problems

HSOD080
Globalisation, Social Policy and Social Development

HSOE080
Sociology of Health and Illness

Masters Programmes

HANA090
Dissertation (Anthropology)

HSOA090
Dissertation (Sociology)

Doctoral Studies

HANA100
Thesis (Anthropology)

HSOA100
Thesis (Sociology)

Career Opportunities

Career Paths

Human resources administrator
Labour Relations Specialist
Public Health Administrator
Mental Health Worker
Marriage Counsellor
Social policy analyst
Community development officer
Paralegal
Grassroots Organizer
Outreach Coordinator
Gerontology Specialist
Guidance Counsellor
Market Research Analyst
Research Assistant
Probation/Parole Officer
Hospital Administrator
Customer Service Representative
Public Policy Analyst
Teacher
Publisher
Public Relations Manager
Consumer Advocate
Grant Writer
Lawyer
College Admissions Counsellor
Corporate Trainer
Prison Administrator
Legislator
Manager
Fundraiser
Insurance Agent/Broker
Event Planner
Career Counsellor
Population Analyst
Sales Representative

Types of employers

Labour Unions
Correctional Institutions
Management Consulting Firms
Mental Health Institutions
Publishing Companies
Government agencies
Colleges and Universities
Non-profit Organizations
Court Systems
Public and Private Schools
Financial Services Institutions
Real Estate Agencies
Community Centres
Hospitals
Museums
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Advertising/PR Firms Banks
Banks
Public Television
Consumer Affairs Office
Foreign Service Agencies

Contact Details

Postal address

The Head: Department of Sociology and Anthropology
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Private Bag X1106
Sovenga
0727

Physical address

Department of Sociology and Anthropology
New K Block, 2nd floor
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Sovenga, 0727
Tel: 015 268 3003 / 2683