Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Social Science in South Africa

A Bachelor of Social Science is a comprehensive undergraduate program that equips students with a broad understanding of society, human behavior and social issues. This interdisciplinary degree combines subjects like sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science and economics to provide a holistic perspective on social dynamics.

Possible Career Opportunities:
1. Social Worker
2. Human Resources Manager
3. Policy Analyst
4. Market Research Analyst
5. Community Development Officer
6. Public Relations Officer
7. Probation Officer
8. Non-profit Organization Manager
9. Government Administrator
10. Youth Worker
11. Counsellor
12. Research Assistant
13. Education Consultant
14. Media Researcher
15. Social Science Teacher

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Social Science

•  Boston City Campus and Business College, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements:
  National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s studies; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed. A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the degree programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Diploma, NQF (HEQSF/OQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 240 or 360, subject to Matriculation Board endorsement.
  
  Course duration:
  Minimum: 3 years
  Maximum: 9 years
•  North West University, Mafikeng  
  Field:
  with Development Studies
  with Economics
  with Geography
  with History
  with Political Studies and International Relations
  with Population Studies
  with Psychology and Social Sciences
  with Social Anthropology
  with Sociology
  
  Course Duration: 3 years
•  Rhodes University, Grahamstown  
  Fields:
  -Anthropology
  -Psychology
  -Organisational Psychology
  -Political and International Studies
  -Industrial and Economic Sociology
  -Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
  -Environmental Science
  -Xhosa
  -Instrumental Music Studies
  -Sociology
  
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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