University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies)DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies) provides a comprehensive understanding of labor dynamics and societal impacts within industrial contexts. This program explores topics such as employment relations, workforce diversity, and socio-economic factors influencing labor markets. It encourages critical thinking and research skills, equipping students to analyze current labor issues effectively.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including human resources, labor relations, policy analysis, and social research. Potential roles include HR manager, labor relations consultant, and policy advisor.
Introduction
BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies)
This program aims to equip graduates with understanding, critical knowledge and the thinking abilities to respond to the many problems and challenges of and in the workplace, in a proactive, creative and useful fashion.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Academic literacy 110
- Academic literacy for Humanities 125
- Academic orientation 101
Core modules
- Labour relations 320
- Economics 110
- Business management 114
- Sociology 110
- Sociology 120
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Labour law 311
- Sociology 210
- Sociology 220
- Sociology 221
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Sociology 310
- Sociology 321
Program Outcome
Total credits: 374