BSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)

 

 

What does the programme entail?

This programme focuses on tourism as the world’s number one industry and the fastest-developing enterprise in Africa.

The emphasis is on heritage and cultural tourism, with strong theoretical conceptualisations and practical components that are vital for understanding tourism as a human activity.

Attention is given to aspects such as tourism as a phenomenon, heritage tourism management, tourism and representation, community-based tourism, the South African tourism product and current discourses in tourism, for example, tourism entrepreneurship.

Core modules

All modules of the discipline heritage and cultural tourism are compulsory.

Elective modules

In addition to heritage and cultural tourism, students have to select one of the following disciplines as their second major: archaeology, anthropology, history, geography, visual culture studies, or a language. Specific modules of some of these disciplines are also compulsory.

Postgraduate studies

The following postgraduate options are available:

• BSocSciHons specialising in Heritage and Cultural Tourism

• MSocSci (master’s degree dissertation specialising in Heritage and Cultural Tourism)

• MSocSci (master’s coursework degree specialising in Heritage and Cultural Tourism)

• PhD

For more information about this programme and this Department, please contact Ms Charlene Herserlman (Email: [email protected] or Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5956).

Student Endorsement Videos:

Danolien van den Berg (History and Cultural Tourism)

 

Duncan Lotter

 

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BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)

FAQ Why Study Philosophy? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What does the programme entail?

A BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) qualification is an internationally recognised ‘brand’, respected for its rigorous training, that immediately gives students entry into a variety of careers related to economic or political policy-making, from journalism to the diplomatic service.

The BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) programme is an example of the kind of complementary multidisciplinary study that is an integral part of university studies. This qualification will enable students, once they are employed in the public or private sector, to respond in a sensitive, rational and innovative manner to moral problems and challenges within their politico-economic context.

The purpose of this programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and an analytical understanding of contemporary political and economic issues. All three disciplines—Philosophy, Politics and Economics—focus on the social world and social phenomena, each from a different perspective. The result of combining these perspectives is that students are equipped with an understanding of the moral issues influencing human agency in economic and political contexts.

First year

Core modules

Economics, Philosophy, Politics and Statistics

Elective modules

Year-level 1: Select any two-semester modules (one per semester) from the same discipline on year-level 1 to the credit value of at least 20 credits (if selected from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) or 24 credits (if selected from the Faculty of Humanities).

Students who consider doing an honours degree in Economics should consult the student administration of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences to determine which additional modules they should include in their programme to meet the entry requirements for BComHons in Economics.

Second year

Core modules

Economics, political science or international relations, philosophy and statistics.

Third year

Core modules

Economics, political science or international relations and philosophy.

Postgraduate studies

With this qualification, students may apply for admission to the honours BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) degree programme. Subsequently, they will be able to continue with MSocSci (PPE) and a doctoral degree.

 

For more information about this programme and this Department, please contact Professor Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem (Email: [email protected] or Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5779).

 

Programme Information:

Orientation Introduction for PPE

Curriculm for PPE

Programme for PPE

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BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies)

What does the programme entail?

The programme aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the broader socio-political and socio-economic context of the world of work. Students will be taught not only the substantive knowledge of industrial sociology around matters of management, organisation and labour but will also acquire the skills needed to critically evaluate the many issues that characterise the world of work in the context of the transforming South African society. Topics such as strikes, productivity, gender, dismissals and the globalised economy are dealt with in the broader social context of the world milieu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core modules

The core subject is sociology, which includes modules in industrial sociology that are taken up to the final year. Other core modules include labour law, introduction to law, economics and business management. A wide range of elective modules is available to support learning and promote an understanding of the programme.

 

Postgraduate studies

With this qualification, students may be admitted to the honours degree in Sociology, specialising in industrial sociology and labour studies. Subsequently, they will be able to continue with an appropriate master’s degree and doctorate.

For more information about this programme and this Department, please contact Professor Debby Bonnin (Email: [email protected] or Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4366).