University of Johannesburg BA Hons in Anthropology
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

BA Hons in Anthropology

Johannesburg, South Africa

BA

1 year

English

Full time

Feb 2026

ZAR 41,177 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R41177,00 and R50874,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The BA Hons in Anthropology offers students an in-depth understanding of human cultures and societies. You'll explore various anthropological methods and perspectives, gaining insights into cultural practices, social structures, and the dynamics of change. This program emphasizes critical thinking and research skills tailored to the field of anthropology.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in education, social research, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and cultural institutions. Opportunities may also arise in fields like market research, community development, and cultural heritage management.

Students must complete five courses in the Anthropology Studies Honours program. One of these courses is an independent research paper carried out under the supervision of an academic in the Department.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!