2021 CALENDAR

Correspondence

Please address all correspondence to:

The University Registrar

University of Venda
Private bag x5050
Thohoyandou
Limpopo province
0950

TELEPHONE NUMBER : (015) 962 8000

FACSIMILE NUMBER : (015) 962 4749

WEBSITE : www.univen.ac.za

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 VISION & MISSION STATEMENT

Vision

A university leading in engaged scholarship

Mission

The University of Venda produces graduates that are locally relevant and globally
competitive

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THE CALENDAR IS OBTAINABLE IN THE FOLLOWING SEPARATE PARTS:

1. GENERAL INFORAMTION PART 1

Academic year plan

Mission statement
Officers of the university
Council of the university
Senate
Academic staff and development
Administrative staff
Colours and hoods for degrees
Admission and registration
General regulations
Library
General rules for degrees, diplomas and certificates

2. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE PART 2

3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PART 3

4. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PART 4

5. SCHOOL OF HEALTH PART 5

6. SCHOOL OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PART 6

7. SCHOOL OF LAW PART 7

8. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PART 7

9. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES PART 9

10. STUDENT FEES PART 10

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Dean: MA Makgopa, BA (Hons), (Unisa), MA (SUN), D.Litt et Phil (Unisa), J.S.T.C.
(Setotolwane)
Vice Dean: PE Matshidze, BA, (Hons), UED, Postgraduate Diploma in Higher education
(Rhodes), PGDIP (HE), LLB (Univen), LLM (Unisa), MPhil (Stellenbosch),
PhD (Unizulu)

School Administrator: TA Mmbadi, BAdmin (Hons), MPM (Univen)

Executive Secretary: E Chauke, BAdmin (Univen)

Research Professor (H): MC Mashige, BEd (Hons), MA (UJ), PhD (RAU)

Research Professor (SS): Vacant
Research Assistant (H): Vacant
Research Assistant (SS): Vacant

DEPARTMENTS AND ACADEMIC STAFF:

Heads of Departments and Directors of Centre(s) are indicated by means of an asterisk

INSTITUTE FOR GENDER AND YOUTH STUDIES
Associate Professor TD Thobejane, Diploma Community Development (JHB, RSA), MSc (Southern New
Hampshire) (Manchester, USA), DED (Massachusetts Amherst USA) PTC
(Mokopane)
Senior Lecturers *NR Raselekoane, BA (Hons) (Unin), MA (Unisa), D.Litt et Phil (Unisa), Cert. in
Commonwealth Values in Youth Development (Commonwealth of Learning), UED
(Unin)
TJ Mudau BA, HONSGS, MGS, PGCE, DED (Univen)
MH Mukwevho, BA (Hons), UED, MA, PhD (Univen)
Lecturers KG Morwe, B.Soc. Sc (SW), MSoc.SC (SW) (North West)
TP Mulaudzi, BA, HONSGS, MGS (Univen),
CENTRE FOR AFRICAN STUDIES
Senior Lecturers *PE Matshidze, BA, (Hons), UED, Postgraduate Diploma in Higher education
(Rhodes), PGDIP (HE), LLB (Univen), LLM (Unisa), MPhil (Stellenbosch), PhD
(Unizulu)
R Tshifhumulo, BA, (Hons), PGDip in Education (Rhodes University) MA, PhD
(Univen)
Lecturers D Mabale, BA (Hons) (Univen), Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Heritage
Studies) (Wits) MA in Anthropology (Univen)
NE Mathoho, BA (Hons), (Univen), MPhil (UCT)
VL Mpatlanyane, BA(Hons) MA in Sociology (Stellenbosch)
nGAP Lecturer TJ Makhanikhe, BA (Hons), MA (African Studies) (Univen)

COMMUNICATION AND APPLIED LANGUAGE STUDIES

Senior Lecturers *B Dube, BA, Grad. C.E. BA (Hons), MA (UZ) DPhil Journ (SUN)
M Mabika, Cert. DTP (UFH), Cert. Web-designing (UZ), Cert. Comm. &
Journalism (CCOSA), Dip Comm. & Journalism (CCOSA), Commonwealth CYP
Dip, BA, Media Studies (ZOU), MSSc. Comm. (UFH), DSS (Fort Hare)
TJ Chari, BA, Post Dip-Media & Comm. MA (UZ), PhD (Wits)
MF Sadiki, Diploma in Special Education (DoE), UED, Diploma in Educational
Management, BA (Univen), BA (Hons)(Unin), MA (SUN), Cert. Comm. in
Journalism (Cum Laude), (Unisa) PTC, (Rehlahlilwe), DPhil (SUN)
Lecturers FO Makananise, BA (Univen), BA (Hons), MA, PG (dip) HE (Rhodes), PhD (UL).
nGap Lecturer KE Mabokela, BA (Hons), MA (Media Studies) (UL)

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DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Senior Lecturers *P Dzimiri, Executive Certificate in Defence and Security Management, (Wits),
BA, MSC- International Relations (UZ), PGDIP (HE) (SUNenbosch), PhD (UP)
Dr LM Mudimeli, BA in Bible-Theology (ICI), MA Theology (Univen), PhD
(Unisa)
Lecturers EB Bvuma, BA. PAED (Unin), BA (Hons) (Unisa), M-Dev (UL)
SF Mathagu, BAdmin (Hons) (Univen), MA (Unisa), Dip. Journalism (TF.
Cardiff)
N Sibawu, BA, (Hons), (UFH) (Cum Laude), MA (UFS) (Cum Laude).
HSS Tshamano, BA (Hons) (Univen), MA (UJ) UED (Univen)
Mr MJ Masipa, BA (Ed), B Ed, MDev (UL).
FE Ramudzuli, BA, (Hons) UED (Univen), BA (Hons), Certificate (Forensics),
Diploma- Security Risk Management, Post-graduate Diploma Archival Science
(Unisa), MA (RAU), MBA (Mancosa), Certificate-Project Management
(Technisa)
SA Mabitsela, BA (Vista), MA (Pretoria)
nGAP Lecturer NE Yende, BA (Hons) Community and Development Studies, MA (Development
studies (UKZN)
Junior Lecturers R Mashamba, BA (Hons) (Univen)
MS Mokgola, BAIR (Univen), Hons Pol. (UL)
ENGLISH
Associate Professor EK Klu, BA (Hons) (Ling) (Ibadan) MEd, DEd (Edu Ling) (RAU)
Senior Lecturers *LMP Mulaudzi, BA, B.Ed, UED (Univen), MA (Wits), PhD (Univen) Diploma in
Higher Education (Rhodes) PGDIP
I Ndlovu, BA (Hons) (UZ), MA, PhD (SUN), DipED. (HillSide Teachers’ College)
(Zim)
MN Lambani, BA (Hons) (Unisa), MA (PU for CHE), DTech (TUT), J.S.T.C.
(VECO)
MJ Maluleke, BA (Hons), MA (UL), PhD (Univen)
Lecturers VT Bvuma, BAEd (Unin), MEd (Tesl) (Notre Dame, USA).
TE Sikitime, BA, (Unisa), BAED, BA (Hons), (Univen), PGD, MA (SUNenbosch),
PGD (Unisa).
F Mahori, BA (Hons), MA (Univen)
NV Demana, BA (Hons), MA (Univen)

MER MATHIVHA CENTRE FOR AFRICAN LANGUAGES, ARTS AND CULTURE

Professor MA Makgopa, BA (Hons) (Unisa) MA (SUN), DLitt et Phil (Unisa) J.S.T.C.
(Setotolwane)
Senior Lecturers *KJ Nkuna, BA, UED, BA (Hons), MA, (Unizulu) PhD (Univen)
MT Chauke, BA(ED), BA (Hons) (Unin), MA (RAU), PhD (UL).
MT Babane, BA(Ed), BA (Hons), M.Ed (Unin), D.Ed (Unisa)
MJ Baloyi BA (Hons) (Univen), BA (Hons) (Unisa), MA (Univen), DLitt et Phil
(Unisa), STD (Science and Maths) Tivumbeni College, FDE (science and Maths)
RAU, FDE (Education Management) RAU, AMDP (UP), Certificate in Project
Management, Certificate in Strategic Management (Unisa
NC Netshisaulu BA (Hons) (Univen), MA, PhD (SUN) UED (Univen)
MC Hlungwani, BA(Ed), BA (Hons) (Unin), MA, PhD (SUN)
A Mushwana, BA (Media and Language Studies), BA (Hons), MA, PhD
(Xitsonga) (Univen)
LE Mphasha, BA (Hons) (Unin), MA, D.Litt et Phil (SUN), STD (Setotolwane)
M Mathabi, BA, BA (Hons), MA, UED (Univen), PhD, (Limpopo)
MR Raphalalani, BA (Hons), HED (Unin), MA (SUN), D.Litt (UNISA)
TD Raphalalani, BA (Hons), MA (SUN) STD (VECO), Dipl. Ed Management, PhD
(Univen)

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Lecturers SL Baker, BA (Unisa), MA (UP), J.S.T.C. (Transvaal Teachers Training College)
OI Tshovhewaho, BA (Paed) (Univen) BA (Hons), BTech (Unisa), MA (UFS),
FDE (Wits)
NM Malele, BA (Vista), BA (Hons), MA (Pretoria), Diploma in Education, HEDP,
Diploma in Translation (Unisa)
MG Maluleke, BA (Unisa), BA (Hons) (UP), PTD (Mokopane), MA (Univen)
Makhado AJ STD (Veco), BA (Univen), BA (Hons) MA (Stellenbosch), BEd
(Hons) (North West)

MUSIC
Professor *MG Mapaya, BMus, HDE (UCT), MMus (Wits) PhD (Univen)
Lecturer HA Khosa, BMus (Univen), MTech (TUT), Certificate in Arts Administration
(North West), PhDAS (Univen)
Junior Lecturer TG Zulu, BMus, MAAS, PhDAS (Univen)

SOCIAL WORK
Senior Lecturers *LD Mogorosi, BA(SW) (Unin), BA(SW) (Hons) (Unizul), MS, DSW (Columbia)
GM Lekganyane, BA(SW) (Unin), BA (SW IV, Arts Special) (UP),
MA(SocSc)(RAU), DSC (Ljubljani)
MA Mabasa, BA(SW), MA(SW) (UL), PGDIP (HE) (UKZN), DPhil(SW) (UL)
TC Matsea, BA(SW), MA(SW) (U Stell.), Dip. ECD (Univen), HC Man. (FPD),
PGDIP (HE) (UStell.), PhD(SW) (NWU)
Lecturers TV Baloyi, BA(SW) (Univen), MA(SW) (UP), PGDIP(HE) (Rhodes), DPhil (SW)
(UL)
NJ Budeli, BA(SW) (Univen), BA(Hons) HIV/AIDS (Unisa), Adv. Cert. Labour
Law (UFS), PGDIP (HE) (Rhodes), MA(SW) (UL)
MM Mamaleka, BA(SW) (Unin), MA(SW) (UFS), PGDIP (HE) (UKZN), HRM Cert.
(Unisa), PhD(SW) (UWC)
PS Manganyi, BA(SW) (UL), MA(SW) (UP), PGDIP (HE) (UStell.), Dip Proj. Mng.
(Damelin), HC. Mng. (FPD)
V Nemutandani, BA(SW) (Univen), PGDIP(HE) (Rhodes), MA(SW) (UL)
N Phiri, BA(SW) (Fort Hare), MA(SW) (Unisa)
Administrative Officer A Makuya, N. Diploma (Office Admin), BAdmin (TUT)

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 VISION
To study and research on the human conditions and their social life for rural and regional
development in Southern Africa.

MISSION
The school will use appropriate methodologies to critically analyse, exchange ideas and knowledge to
address the challenges and the needs of the disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences through
learning, teaching, research and academic citizenship for rural and regional development in Southern
Africa.

MANDATE
Both Humanities and Social Sciences through their multiplicity of programmes, ranging from
undergraduate to post-graduate studies, focus on understanding, meaning, purpose and goals
through interpretative methods of finding the truth and explaining the causality of events for rural
and regional development.

VALUES
• Excellence
• Student learning and satisfaction
• Scholarly research
• Free exchange of ideas and open discourse
• Promotion of innovation, discovery, and social responsibility
• Diversity and inclusiveness
• Accountability

NB: THIS CALLENDER SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY

CALENDER AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

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HSS1 ACCEPTANCE OF STUDENT

1. Acceptance by the University as a registered student does not automatically qualify a

student for enrolment in the School or in a particular Department.
2. All students who qualify for registration on the basis of maturity or acknowledged prior
learning may be required to write a School entrance test on a date specified by the
School.
3. Students wishing to follow service courses in the School will be admitted only in
accordance with pre-determined numbers for every Department.

HSS2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR A DEGREE

Certificate: The minimum admission requirement is a NSC as certified by UMALUSI.

Diploma: The minimum admission requirement is a NSC as certified by UMALUSI with

an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four
recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.

Degree : The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as

certified by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education
(UMALUSI) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%)
or better in four subjects chosen from the recognized 20 credit NSC subjects.
In addition, applicants must have a minimum point score of 30 as determined
by the University (using percentages). A grade 12 certificate with exemption is
required if grade 12 has been achieved before 2008, (A student must have
achieved an E in English Higher Grade or a D in English Standard Grade to be
registered for enrolment in the School of Human and Social Sciences).
Applicants with foreign qualifications are required to submit a certificate of
exemption from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

To be considered for admission to specific programmes, applicants are required to have the
appropriate combinations of recognized NSC subjects as well as certain levels of NSC
achievement in these subjects.

Further requirements may be stipulated by specific Departments.

HSS3 DURATION OF STUDY PROGRAMMES

• Certificate programmes have a minimum of one your full-time study.

• BA degree programmes have a minimum of three years of full-time study.
• The maximum duration of the studies is not to exceed three years more than the minimum
required to complete the degree (refer Rule G2.3), at which time the studies may be
terminated unless otherwise decided by Senate after application by the student.

HSS4 DURATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The curriculum shall extend over four academic years of full-time study. A candidate for the
degree programme shall be registered as a student of the University of Venda.

HSS5 PROMOTION / PROGRESSION RULES

• In order to register for second year level modules, a student must have passed 60% of first
year level modules.
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 • To register for third year level modules, all first year and second year modules must be passed,
and
• All modules at first, second and third years must be passed in order to register for the final
fourth year level of a study programme

HSS7 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: BA

The qualification BA is conferred after a minimum of 360 credits have been acquired, of which
at least 20% (or 72 credits) must be on NQF level 6. Students are required to obtain at least
120 credits per year. Students in the first year of study are advised to complete 2 modules (28
credits) in the first major and 2 modules (28 credits) in the second major. The remaining
credits (apart from the 40 credits allocated to University Core Modules) may be obtained
through completing electives. Students in the second year are advised to complete at least 3
modules (42 credits) in each major, unless otherwise specified by individual departments.

University Core Modules: The BA programme includes 20 credits from two modules in English
Communication Skills (ECS 1541 and ECS1641).

Subjects Offered:

Anthropology Media Studies

Applied Anthropology Music
Archaeology Northern Sotho
Development Studies Philosophy
English Political Studies
History Religious Studies
Industrial Sociology Siswati
International Relations Sociology
IsiNdebele Tshivenda
Linguistics
Xitsonga

NB: While subjects and courses may be indicated in the Calendar, the actual offering of these
courses at each level is subject to the availability of teaching staff and enrolment numbers.

Majors offered in other Schools

A student may register for courses and/or modules from other schools if approved by the Head
of Department and the relevant Deans. Modules and courses from the following fields are
suggested:

Biology Geography
Business Management Industrial Psychology
Development Administration Mathematics
Development Management Psychology
Economics Statistics
Education

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HSS6 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• The following rules are to be read with the general "Rules for Post-Graduate Degrees" (G16 to
G19) and any Senate approved Departmental rules in the Calendar.
• Minimum qualification is an undergraduate degree. The Academic Board of the Institute for
Gender Studies may consider working experience as an alternative admission criterion. Applicants
with foreign qualifications are required to submit SAQA evaluation certificate.

1 HONOURS AND POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

Admission Requirements:

1.1.1 An applicant for an Honours degree programme must normally have obtained a
Bachelor's degree with a Final Mark of 60% in the subject which s/he intends to
study at the Honours level (for Honours in English Language Teaching, a recognised
Teachers qualification and/or experience in the teaching of Language is required).
1.1.2 An applicant with a Final Mark of less than 60% who, in the discretion of the
Department concerned, has additional related qualification and/or experience in the
field, may be subjected to a written entrance test and/or an interview.
1.1.3 An applicant who obtained a Bachelor's degree at another institution must apply for
status recognition subject to the prescribed conditions.
1.1.4 A student shall not register for an Honours degree unless s/he has passed all the
modules, and fulfilled all requirements, for the awarding of a Bachelor's degree.
1.1.5 Applicants with foreign qualifications are required to submit SAQA evaluation
certificate.

Duration of Programmes

1.2.1 The duration of an Honours degree programme is one year

1.2.2 A person in full-time employment shall not, under any circumstance, register as a
full-time student.

Requirements

1.3.1 There shall be a minimum of four (4) modules plus mini dissertation for a BA
Honours qualification (with the exception of professional degrees e.g. Social Work,
Language Practice, IKS, Psychology and Youth Studies.
1.3.2 The length of a mini dissertation shall not be less than 50 pages.
1.3.3 A student shall only be admitted to a final examination if he obtains a minimum
continuous assessment mark of 50%.
1.3.4 For every module, a Final Mark (the average of the continuous assessment, project
and examination mark) of

a) 50% shall be a PASS mark

b) 75% shall be a DISTINCTION mark

1.3.5 The mini dissertation shall be internally examined by the supervisor/s before it is
externally examined.
1.3.6 A candidate who obtains less than 50% but not less than 45% in only one module
may write the examination in that module only when the module is offered again.
No module shall be written more than twice (i.e. one more opportunity after the
first attempt). Such a candidate should ensure that s/he properly registers and pays
the appropriate fees for the module.
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 1.3.7 An Honours degree may be awarded with distinction if the average marks for all the
modules and the Dissertation is 75% or more, and the Final Mark for each module
and Dissertation is at least 60%.

2. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Admission Requirements

2.1.1 An applicant for a Masters degree shall have obtained an Honours degree in the
same, or a similar (related), field.
2.1.2 An applicant with a qualification obtained from another institution must apply for
status recognition subject to the prescribed conditions.
2.1.3 The applicant shall submit his application on a prescribed form (obtained from the
University Registrar), together with a proposed topic for his study and thesis and an
outline of his proposed study.
2.1.4 The University Registrar shall then refer the application, together with the topic and
research outline, to the relevant Department, which will study these, and make
recommendations to Senate for considerations and (dis)approval (refer to Univen
Postgraduate Training Manual).
2.1.5 The recommendation of the Department, if positive, shall include the name(s) of
the supervisor, and shall be submitted through the Academic Board of the School.
2.1.6 The applicant can only register as a student when Senate approves his/her
application and study proposal.
2.1.7 Applicants with foreign qualifications are required to submit SAQA evaluation
certificate

Duration of Programmes

2.2.1 The duration of a Masters degree shall be a minimum of one year and a maximum
of three (3) years. Beyond the maximum duration, the candidate has to reapply for
a further one year.
2.2.2 The student has to register for every academic year if s/he is on the programme.
The supervisors shall submit a quarterly progress report to Senate.
2.2.3 The topic of a study, when approved, shall be valid for a maximum of five (5) years.

Requirements for Awarding the Degree

2.3.1 Unless otherwise specified by Departmental rules, a Master’s degree is awarded on

the basis of a Dissertation.
2.3.2 The length of a Dissertation shall not be less than 120 pages and 60 for mini
dissertation.
2.3.3 If the candidate's Honours programme did not include a module in Research
Methods, s/he shall be required to follow such a module and pass a written
examination (at least 50%) in it as a partial fulfilment for the awarding of a Master’s
degree.

Examination of Dissertation

Refer to the General Information and General rule part 1 (rule G18 [6])

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 3. DOCTORAL DEGREES PROGRAMMES

Admission Requirements

3.1.1 An applicant for a Doctoral degree programme shall have obtained a Master’s degree
in the same, or a similar (related), field.
3.1.2 Regulations 2.1.2 to 2.1.6 under Master’s Degree (above) apply to Doctoral degrees.

Duration of Programme

The duration of a Doctoral degree programme shall be a minimum of two (2) years or
a maximum of five (5) years. Beyond the maximum duration, the candidate shall
reapply for the programme for a further one year.

Requirements for Awarding the Degree:

3.3.1 Regulations under 2.3. (for Masters degrees) apply to Doctoral degrees, provided
that the word "Doctoral” shall be read wherever "Masters” appears.
3.3.2 The length of a doctoral thesis shall not be less than 200 pages.

Refer to the General Information and General rule part 1 (rule D6)

A person who intends to graduate for a post-graduate degree shall have fulfilled all the
requirements for such a degree - passed all prescribed examinations, passed the
Dissertation/Thesis, and paid all prescribed fees, etc. - at least 28 days before the relevant
graduation ceremony.

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The following degrees, diplomas and certificates are offered:

CERTIFICATES
Higher Certificate in Choral Studies H. Cert. (Choral Studies)
Higher Certificate in Choral Studies HSCCCS
Higher Certificate in Music H. Cert. (Music)
Higher Certificate in Music HSCHCM

DIPLOMAS
Post-Graduate Diploma in African Studies (not available in 2019) PGAS
Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies PGDIGS
Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies HSBDGS
PGDIP in African Studies HSBDAS

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts BA
Bachelor of Arts HSBBA
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies BADS
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies HSBADS
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations BAIR
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations HSBAIR

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice BALP
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice HSBALP
Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development BAYID
Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development HSBAYD
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge System BIKS
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge System HSBIKS
Bachelor of Social Work BSW
Bachelor of Social Work HSBBSW
Bachelor of Theology HSBBT

POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
BA Honours in African Studies BAHAFC
BA Honours in African Studies HSHHAS
BA Honours in Heritage Studies (not available in 2021) BAH
BA Honours in Media Studies HSHAMS
Bachelor of Arts Honours Archelogy HSHAAH
Bachelor of Arts Honours English Language Teaching HSHELT
Bachelor of Arts Honours English Literature HSHHEL
Bachelor of Arts Honours Gender Studies HSHHGS
Bachelor of Arts Honours History HSHAHH
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Studies HSHHAS
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology HSHAHA
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Anthropology HSHHAA
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics HSHHAL
Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations BAHIR
Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations HSHHIR
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Isindebele HSHAHI
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Media Studies HSHAMS
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Northern Sotho HSHHNS
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science HSHHPS
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology HSHAHP
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Siswati HSHHSL

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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology HSHAHS
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Tshivenda HSHANT
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Xitsonga HSHAHX
Bachelor of Arts Honours BA (Hons)
Honours Degree in Gender Studies HONSGS
Master of Arts MA
Master of Arts HSMMA
Master of Arts in African Studies MAAS
Master of Arts in African Studies HSMAAS
Master’s degree in Gender Studies MGS
Master’s degree in Gender Studies HSMAGS
Master of Arts in International Relations MAIR
Master of Arts in International Relations HSMAIR
Master of Human Sciences (not available in 2021) MHSS
Master of Arts in Linguistics HSMMAL
MA in English Language Studies HSMELS
MA in English Literature HSMAEL
MA in History HSMMAH
MA in Northern Sotho HSMANS
MA in Political Science HSMAPS
MA in Psychology HSMMAP
MA in Sociology HSMMAS
MA in Tshivenda HSMMAT
MA in Tshivenda by Research HSMTBR
MA in Tshivenda Lite HSMATL
MA in Xitsonga HSMMAX
MSC in African Studies HSMSAS
Master of Social Work HSMMSC
Doctor of Philosophy PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies PhDAS
Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies HSPDAS
Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies PhDGS
Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies HSPPGS
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics HSPDPL
PhD in Arts and Social Sciences PhDSS
PhD in Arts and Social Sciences HSPASS
PHD in English Literature HSPPEL
PHD in History HSPDPH
PHD in Sociology HSPDPS
PHD in Xitsonga HSPDPX

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HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC

DURATION:
1 year

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Bachelor Certificate or equivalent with the minimum percentage of 30%, and an audition. Upon
satisfying the conditions during the audition, a student may then proceed to register.

AIMS:
• Improve awareness of choral performance contexts and choral traditions in South Africa, Africa
and the rest of the world.
• Develop music communication skills for enabling successful sustained learning.
• Improve the student’s ability to comprehend, analyse, evaluate and transmit ideas about choral
music.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
The certificate prepares students to enter a degree programme in music and other related fields.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
This programme will ensure that:
• Students are introduced to sight–singing and dictation, based mainly on the tonic solfa system.
• Students develop working knowledge of the keyboard necessary for choir training, arranging,
improvisation, harmony and composition.
• Students develop a musical ear through the teaching of sight sing, rhythmic and melodic
dictation.
• Students are equipped with knowledge concerning chord construction and
modulations/transitions.
• Students can demonstrate awareness of elements of music such as pitch, harmony, form and
rhythms.
• Students extend their practical abilities with more technical keyboard technique.

ARTICULATION:
This qualification leads to a bachelor’s degree in music and other related degrees.

PREREQUISITES:
None
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
The programme consists of four modules per semester. Each first semester module is a prerequisite
for its second semester module.

(A) – (OLD QUALIFICATION CODE)

Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2
CML1521 (20) CML1621 (20)
CMP1511 (10) CMP1611 (10)
CMH1521 (20) CMH1611 (20)
CIS1511 (10) CIS1611 (10)
60 60
120

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(B) NEW QUALIFICATION CODE FROM 2020
Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2
CML1121 (20) CML1221 (20)
CMP1111 (10) CMP1211 (10)
CMH1121 (20) CMH1211 (20)
CIS1111 (10) CIS1211 (10)

60 60 120

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN CHORAL STUDIES (not offered in 2021)

DURATION:
1 year
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
National Bachelor Certificate or equivalent with the minimum percentage of 30%, and an audition. Upon
satisfying the conditions during the audition, a student may then proceed to register.

AIMS:
• Improve awareness of choral performance contexts and choral traditions in South Africa, Africa
and the rest of the world.
• Develop music communication skills for enabling successful sustained learning.
• Improve the student’s ability to comprehend, analyse, evaluate and transmit ideas about choral
music.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
The certificate prepares students to enter a degree programme in music and other related fields.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
This programme will ensure that:

• Students are introduced to sight–singing and dictation, based mainly on the tonic solfa system.
• Students develop working knowledge of the keyboard necessary for choir training, arranging,
improvisation, harmony and composition.
• Students develop a musical ear through the teaching of sight sing, rhythmic and melodic
dictation.
• Students are equipped with knowledge concerning chord construction and
modulations/transitions.
• Students can demonstrate awareness of elements of music such as pitch, harmony, form and
rhythms.
• Students extend their practical abilities with more technical keyboard technique.

ARTICULATION:
This qualification leads to a bachelor’s degree in music and other related degrees.

PREREQUISITES:
None
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
The programme consists of four modules per semester. Each first semester module is a prerequisite
for its second semester module.

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(A) – (OLD QUALIFICATION CODE)
Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2
CML1521 (20) CML1621 (20)
CMP1511 (10) CMP1611 (10)
CTD1511 (15) CTD1611 (15)
CBK1511 (5) CBK1611 (5)
CCM1511 (10) CCM1611 (10)
60 60
120

(B) NEW QUALIFICATION CODE FROM 2020

Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2
CML1121 (20) CML1221 (20)
CMP1111 (10) CMP1211 (10)
CTD1111 (15) CTD1211 (15)
CBK1111 (5) CBK1211 (5)
CCM1111 (10) CCM1211 (10)
120
60 60

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND APPLIED LANGUAGE STUDIES
BA (MEDIA STUDIES)
DURATION
The programme shall extend over a period of three academic years of full-time study. However, a
student who, for any reason(s) is unable to complete the programme will, at the discretion of the
department and subject to the university’s regulations, be allowed to extend the period of study.

ADMISSION
To be admitted into programme, a student shall:
• Have satisfied the provisions and registration of students as well as General Rules for Degrees,
Diplomas and Certificates as set out in General Regulations of the University of Venda
• Have satisfied the provisions for Admission as set by the School of Human and Social Sciences
at the University of Venda

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must take note of the following:

• That being admitted by the university does not automatically qualify the student into the BA
(Media Studies) programme;
• That students should have passed English and a home language at Matric;
• That students will be notified through the office of the school administrator on the status of their
application.

AIM:
This curriculum package is designed, through its critical and theoretical approaches to Media Studies,
to enable students to gain and maintain a sound theoretical and practical understanding of the media
industries, their epistemologies and theories.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Journalism, Advertising, Editorial Work, Public Relations, Television & Film, Radio, Publishing, Internet
Writing, Public Service etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
At the end of this curriculum package, students should be able to:

• Show an understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles of different media forms
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of journalism and the practical skills required in
identifying, gathering, writing, and editing news stories
• Develop a micro-vision in which the media is perceived as an integral part of related cultural
systems within a wider socio-political milieu
• Proffer reasoned responses to debates and critical issues in the various media industries
• Understand development in South African media law and ethics
• Demonstrate appreciation of the various stages in the creation, dissemination and consumption
of media messages.
• Show insight into the relationship between media, culture and society
• Apply literary analytic skills to media reports.

ARTICULATION:
The qualification could lead to an Honours is Media Studies.

NB: For more information on how to combine Media Studies modules with others, see the BA (Media
and Language Studies) package.

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 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
(A) BACHELOR OF ARTS – (BAMS) OLD CODES

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 NQF

Level
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
7
MST1541 (16) & MST1641 (16) & MST2541 (16) & MST2641 (16) MST3541 (16) MST3641 (16)
ENG1561 (16) or ENG1661 (16) or ENG2561 (16) or MST2642 (16) & MST3542 (16) MST3642 (16)
ISN1541 (16) or ISN1641 (16) or ISN2541 (10) & ENG2661 (10) or
ISW1541 (16) or ISW1641 (16) or ISN2542 (10) or ISN2641 (10) & Second major Second major (one
LIN1541 (16) or LIN1641 (15) or ISW2541 (10) & ISN2642 (10) or (one of the of the following):
NSO1541 (16) or NSO1641 (16) or ISW2542 (10) or ISW2641 (10) or following): ENG3641 (12) &
TVE1541 (16) or TVE1641 (16) or LIN2541 (12) or LIN2641 (12) or ENG3541 (12) & ENG3642 (12) or
XTS1541 (16) XTS1641 (16) NSO2541 (10) & NSO2641 (10) or ENG3542 (12) or ENG3643 (12) or
LEX1542 (10) or TVE2641 (10) or ISN3541 (10) ISN3641 (10) &
Fundamental Fundamental TVE2541 (10) & XTS2641 (10) ISN3542 (10) or ISN3642 (10) or
Modules modules TVE2542 (10) or ISW3541(10) & ISW3641(10) &
GPN1541 (16) ECS1641 (12) XTS2541 (10) & Fundamental ISW3542 (10) or ISW3642 (10) or
ECS1541 (12) NTA1641 (12) XTS2542 modules LIN3541 (12) & LIN3641 (12) &
VLV2641 LIN3542 (12) or LIN3642 (12) or
Fundamental LIN3543 (12) or LIN3643 (12) or
modules NSO3541 (10) & NSO3641 (10) &
NRR2541 (14) NSO3542 (10) or NSO3642 (10) or
NDA1541 (14) TVE3541 (10) & TVE3641 (10) &
TVE3542 (10) or TVE3642 (10) or
XTS3541 (10) & XTS3641 (10) &
XTS3542 (10) XTS3642 (10)

Ancillary (one of Ancillary (to be

the following): taken of one of the
AFI1541 (10) ancillaries offered
LIN1542 (10) in the first semester
PHI1541 (10) was note taken):
POL 1541(10)
PSY 1541 (10) CST1641 (10)
SOC 1541 (10) 360
60 60 60 60 60 60

(B) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES – HSBAMS FROM 2020 NEW CODES

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 NQF

Level
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
7
MST1141 (16) & MST1241 (16) & MST2141 (16) & MST2241 (16) MST3141 (16) MST3241 (16)
ENG1161 (16) or ENG1261 (16) or MST2142 (16) & MST2242 (16) & MST3142 (16) MST3242 (16)
ISN1141 (16) or ISN1241 (16) or MST2143 & MST2243 &
ISW1141 (16) or ISW1241 (16) or ENG2161 (16) or ENG2261 (10) or Second major Second major (one
LIN1141 (16) or LIN1241 (15) or ISN2141 (10) & ISN2241 (10) & (one of the of the following):
NSO1141 (16) or NSO1241 (16) or ISN2142 (10) or ISN2242 (10) or following): ENG3241 (12) &
TVE1141 (16) or TVE1241 (16) or ISW2141 (10) & ISW2241 (10) or ENG3141 (12) & ENG3242 (12) or
XTS1141 (16) XTS1241 (16) ISW2142 (10) or LIN2241 (12) or ENG3142 (12) or ENG3243 (12) or
LIN2141 (12) or NSO2241 (10) or ISN3141 (10) ISN3241 (10) &
Fundamental Fundamental NSO2141 (10) & TVE2241 (10) or ISN3142 (10) or ISN3242 (10) or
Modules modules LEX1142 (10) or XTS2241 (10) ISW3141(10) & ISW3241(10) &
GPN1141 (16) ECS1241 (12) TVE2141 (10) & ISW3142 (10) or ISW3242 (10) or
ECS1141 (12) NTA1241 (12) TVE2142 (10) or Fundamental LIN3141 (12) & LIN3241 (12) &
XTS2141 (10) & modules LIN3142 (12) or LIN3242 (12) or
XTS2142 (10) VLV2241 LIN3143 (12) or LIN3243 (12) or
NSO3141 (10) & NSO3241 (10) &
Fundamental NSO3142 (10) or NSO3242 (10) or
modules TVE3141 (10) & TVE3241 (10) &
NRR2141 (14) TVE3142 (10) or TVE3242 (10) or
NDA1141 (14) XTS3141 (10) & XTS3241 (10) &
XTS3142 (10) XTS3242 (10)

Ancillary (one of Ancillary (to be

the following): taken of one of the
AFI1141 (10) ancillaries offered
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 LIN1142 (10) in the first semester
PHI1141 (10) was note taken):
POL1141(10)
PSY1141 (10) CST1241 (10)
SOC1141 (10)
360

60 60 60 60 60 60

(C) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES (REVIEWED PROGRAMME – FIRST YEAR ONLY) – HSBAMS FROM
2021

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 NQF

Level
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
7
MST1141 (14) & MST1241 (14) & MST2141 (14) & MST2241 (14) MST3141 (14) MST3241 (14)
MST2242 (14) & MST3142 (14) MST3242 (14)
Second major Second major Second major Second major
(one of the (one of the (one of the (one of the Second major Second major (one
following) following) following) following) (one of the of the following):
following): ENG3241 (16) &
ENG1161 (16) or ENG1261 (16) or ENG2161 (16) or ENG2261 (16) or ENG3141 (16) & ENG3242 (16) or
ISN1141 (16) or ISN1241 (16) or ISN2141 (14) & ISN2241 (14) & ENG3142 (16) or ENG3243 (16) or
ISW1141 (16) or ISW1241 (16) or ISN2142 (14) or ISN2242 (14) or ISN3141 (14) ISN3241 (14) &
LIN1141 (16) or LIN1241 (15) or ISW2141 (14) & ISW2241 (14) or ISN3142 (14) or ISN3242 (14) or
NSO1141 (16) or NSO1241 (16) or ISW2142 (14) or LIN2241 (14) or ISW3141(14) & ISW3241(14) &
TVE1141 (16) or TVE1241 (16) or LIN2141 (14) or NSO2241 (14) or ISW3142 (14) or ISW3242 (14) or
XTS1141 (16) XTS1241 (16) NSO2141 (14) & TVE2241 (14) or LIN3141 (14) & LIN3241 (14) &
LEX1142 (14) or XTS2241 (14) LIN3142 (14) or LIN3242 (14) or
Fundamental Fundamental TVE2141 (14) & LIN3143 (14) or LIN3243 (14) or
Modules modules TVE2142 (14) or Fundamental NSO3141 (14) & NSO3241 (14) &
MST 1142 ECS1241 (12) XTS2141 (14) & modules NSO3142 (14) or NSO3242 (14) or
ECS1141 (12) MST 1242 XTS2142 (14) TVE3141 (14) & TVE3241 (14) &
MST 2243 TVE3142 (14) or TVE3242 (14) or
Fundamental XTS3141 (14) & XTS3241 (14) &
modules XTS3142 (14) XTS3242 (14)
MST 2142
MST 2143 Ancillary (one of Ancillary (to be
the following): taken of one of the
AFI1141 (12) ancillaries offered
LIN1142 (12) in the first semester
PHI1141 (12) was note taken):
POL1141(12)
PSY1141 (12) CST1241 (12)
SOC1141 (12) 360
60 60 60 60 60 60

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BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN MEDIA STUDIES (HSHAMS) FROM 2020
Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 8
Core Modules Core Modules
MST5121 (30) MST5221 (25)
MST5122 (25)
Elective Modules Elective Modules
(one of the following) (one of the following)
MST5123 (20) MST5225 (20)
MST5127 (20) MST5223 (20)
MST5124 (20) MST5222 (20)
MST5125 (20) MST5224 (20)
MST5126 (20) 120
75 45

CURRUCULUM
Students will be required to take a total of FIVE modules. In the first semester, Mini-Research Project
and Digital Media and Society are compulsory; students can then choose ONE other module from the
electives offered in the first semester. In the second semester, Media and Development is compulsory.
Students must then choose ONE elective from the second semester list of electives.

[PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTIVES WILL ONLY BE OFFERED DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY

OF STAFF]
DURATION
The programme shall extend over a period of one academic year full-time study. However, a student
who, for any reason(s) is unable to complete the programme will, at the discretion of the department
and subject to the university’s regulations, be allowed to extend the period of study one year.

ADMISSION
To be admitted into programme, a student shall:
• Have satisfied the provisions and registration of students as well as General Rules for Degrees,
Diplomas and Certificates as set out in General Regulations of the University of Venda
• Have satisfied the provisions for Admission as set by the School of Human and Social Sciences
at the University of Venda

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must take note of the following:
• A BA (Media Studies) degree or the equivalent will be a requirement for selection.
The minimum requirement for admission to an Honours programme is an average
mark of 60% in level 3 Media Studies modules or a related degree. Applicants who
do not meet the formal entrance criteria for the degree can apply as RPL candidates
and their applications will be assessed as per the University policy on RPL. Foreign
qualifications will be assessed as per current legislation and university policy.

AIM
The programme aims to equip students with the requisite conceptual and practical skills to enable them
to respond to the local, national and regional developmental needs in Southern Africa.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Journalism, Advertising, Editorial Work, Public Relations, Television & Film, Radio, Publishing, Internet
Writing, Public Service etc.

ARTICULATION:
BA Honours in Media Studies students can articulate into a Masters degree in Media Studies
or Masters in other related fields

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MASTERS DEGREE (MEDIA STUDIES)

MST6000 DISSERTATION ONLY

MST6300 DISSERTATION ONLY FROM 2020

DURATION: A minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students with an average of 65% in BA Honours in Media Studies or a related field will be
considered for enrolment for the master’s programme in Media Studies. Foreign qualifications will be
assessed as per current legislation and university policy. Before being admitted, students will be
required to submit a mini-research proposal (5-6 pages) by not later than 27 February. Students will
also have to come to the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30
March. Other qualifications will be evaluated accordingly by the Department.

AIM:
The aim of this MA (Media Studies) is to enable students to acquire a critical understanding of key
debates in the discipline of Media Studies and to help them develop critical and intellectual skills relevant
to a wide variety of jobs in the Media industry.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Students can seek employment in radio, print journalism, publishing, public relations, research,
advertising and television. The Master programme is also suitable for those who want careers in the
academia, and research.

CURRICULUM
To attain this qualification, students must complete a dissertation on a topic approved by the
department and the School Higher Degrees Committee to the satisfaction of the department and in
terms of university policy.

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed an MA (Media Studies) can articulate to a PhD in Media Studies or related
fields.

BA HONOURS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (HSHHAL) FROM 2020

Year 1 NQF
Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 8

Core Modules Core Modules

LIN5541 Linguistics Research Methodology (25) LIN5641 Mini Dissertation (30)
LIN5544 Topics in Sociolinguistics (25)

Elective Modules Elective Modules

LIN5542 Phonological Theory (20) LIN5642 Syntactic Theory (20)
LIN5543 Morphological Theory (20) LIN5644 Topics in Pscholinguistics (20) 120
LIN5545 The Linguistics of Sign Language (20) LIN5645 Language and Gender (20)
LIN5546 Linguistics in Educational Context (20) LIN5646 Linguistics in a Clinical Context (20)
70 50

CURRICULUM
Students will be required to take a total of FIVE modules. In the first semester, Linguistics Research
Methodology (LIN 5541) and Topics in Sociolinguistics (LIN 5444) are compulsory; students can then
choose one other module from the electives. In the second semester, Linguistics Mini Dissertation (LIN
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5641) is compulsory. Students must choose one elective. [PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTIVES WILL
ONLY BE OFFERED DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY OF STAFF AND RESOURCES]

DURATION
The programme shall extend over a period of one academic year full-time study. However, a student
who, for any reason(s) is unable to complete the programme will, at the discretion of the department
and subject to the university’s regulations, be allowed to extend the period of study by one year.

ADMISSION
To be admitted into programme, a student shall:

• Have satisfied the provisions and registration of students as well as General Rules for Degrees,
Diplomas and Certificates as set out in General Regulations of the University of Venda
• Have satisfied the provisions for Admission as set by the School of Human and Social Sciences
at the University of Venda

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A BA with a specialisation in Linguistics or the equivalent will be a requirement for selection. The
minimum requirement for admission to an Honours programme is an average mark of 60% in level 3
Linguistics modules or a related degree. Applicants who do not meet the formal entrance criteria for
the degree can apply as RPL candidates and their applications will be assessed as per the University
policy on RPL. Foreign qualifications will be assessed as per current legislation and university policy.

AIM
The programme aims to equip students with the requisite conceptual and practical skills to enable them
to respond to the local, national and regional developmental needs in Southern Africa

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Translating and interpreting; teaching; publishing; language policy advisory; language teaching;
language curriculum; public speaking; speech writing and editing; linguistic research; creative writing;
sign language interpreting; speech therapy

ARTICULATION:
BA Honours in Linguistics students can articulate into a Masters degree in Linguistics or related fields.

MASTERS DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS (HSMMAL)

LIN6000 DISSERTATION ONLY
LIN6300 DISSERTATION ONLY FROM 2020
DURATION: A minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students with an average of 65% in BA Honours in Applied Linguistics or a related field will be
considered for enrolment for the master’s programme in Linguistics. Foreign qualifications will be
assessed as per current legislation and university policy. Before being admitted, students will be
required to submit a mini-research proposal (5-6 pages) by not later than 27 February. Students will
also have to come to the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30
March. Other qualifications will be evaluated accordingly by the Department.

AIM:
The aim of this MA in Linguistics is to give students a grounding in the breadth and depth of Linguistics,
by exploring the central features of linguistic theory, its history, objectives, principal theoretical
frameworks, methodologies, contested areas and uncontested results

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Translating and interpreting; teaching; publishing; language policy advisory; language teaching;
language curriculum; public speaking; speech writing and editing; linguistic research; creative writing;
sign language interpreting; speech therapy; text analysis.

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CURRICULUM
To attain this qualification, students must complete a dissertation on a topic approved by the
department and the School Higher Degrees Committee to the satisfaction of the department and in
terms of university policy.

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed an MA in Linguistics can articulate to a PhD in Linguistics or related
fields.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LINGUISTICS (HSPDPL)

DURATION:
A minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Only students who have attained 65% in the MA in Linguistics or related field will be considered for
enrolment for a PhD in Linguistics. Foreign qualifications will be assessed as per current legislation and
university policy. Before being admitted, students will be required to submit a mini-research proposal
(7-8 pages) by no later than 28 February. Students will also be expected to present their mini-research
proposal to the Department Board by no later than 30 March.

AIMS
The aim of the doctoral programme is to enable students to demonstrate a critical understanding of
theory relating to developments in the field of linguistics they have chosen to pursue and to use this
understanding to develop new insights through research, and to be able to critically evaluate research
of others and theory.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Translating and interpreting; teaching; publishing; language policy advisory; language teaching;
language curriculum; public speaking; speech writing and editing; linguistic research; creative writing;
sign language interpreting; speech therapy; text analysis.

CURRICULUM
To attain this qualification, students must complete a thesis on a topic approved by the department
and the School Higher Degrees Committee to the satisfaction of the department and in terms of the
university policy.

MER MATHIVHA CENTRE FOR AFRICAN LANGUAGES, ARTS AND CULTURE

ISINDEBELE
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

ISN1541 ISN1641 ISN2541 ISN2641 ISN3541 ISN3641

ISN2542 ISN3542 ISN3642

ISINDEBELE FROM 2020

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

ISN1141 ISN1241 ISN2141 ISN2241 ISN3141 ISN3241

ISN2142 ISN3142 ISN3242

SISWATI
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
ISW1541 ISW1641 ISW2541 ISW2641 ISW3541 ISW3641
ISW2542 ISW3542 ISW3642

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SISWATI FROM 2020
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
ISW1141 ISW1241 ISW2141 ISW2241 ISW3141 ISW3241
ISW2142 ISW3142 ISW3242

NORTHERN SOTHO
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
NSO1541 NSO1641 NSO2541 NSO2641 NSO3541 NSO3641
NSO2542 NSO3542 NSO3642

NORTHERN SOTHO FROM 2020

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
NSO1141 NSO1241 NSO2141 NSO2241 NSO3141 NSO3241
NSO2142 NSO3142 NSO3242

TSHIVENDA
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
TVE1541 TVE1641 TVE2541 TVE2641 TVE3541 TVE3641
TVE2542 TVE3542 TVE3642

TSHIVENDA FROM 2020

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
TVE1141 TVE1241 TVE2141 TVE2241 TVE3141 TVE3241
TVE2142 TVE3142 TVE3242

XITSONGA
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
XTS1541 XTS1641 XTS2541 XTS2641 XTS3541 XTS3641
XTS2542 XTS3542 XTS3642
XITSONGA FROM 2020
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
XTS1141 XTS1241 XTS2141 XTS2241 XTS3141 XTS3241
XTS2142 XTS3142 XTS3242

POSTGRADUATE LEVEL

ADDITIONAL ADDIMISION REQUIREMENTS

An average of 60% for IsiNdebele/Siswati/Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga in third year level is
required. Students with less than 60% average may be admitted to the course subject to the approval
of the Head of the Centre.

AIMS
This programme is intended for students who would like to pursue an advance study of
IsiNdebele/Siswati/Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga. This programme is intended to reaffirm the
position of IsiNdebele/Siswati/Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga as official languages and languages
that are marginalised.

OBJECTIVES
1. To undertake a critical appraisal of the major developments in the core elements of linguistics
description, i.e. phonetics, syntax, morphology, semantics and lexicography.
2. To study the major contemporary research issues and current theories in sociolinguistics
3. To acquire knowledge of some of the underlying principles of language change
4. To develop skills for language analysis.
5. To develop the ability to perceive and formalize grammatical generalization.
1. To be able to apply various literary approaches to the study of ISINDEBELE / SISWATI NORTHERN
SOTHO/ TSHIVENDA/XITSONGA

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6. To equip students with the necessary skills required in language careers
7. To inculcate the desire to do research among students
8. To promote the African culture in our society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
On completion of this degree learners will be able to fit well in the following professions: teaching,
journalism, interpreting, creative writing and book reviewing, broadcasting, translating, editing,
proofreading, terminology development, indexing, etc.
CURRICULUM
ISINDEBELE
Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. ISN5701 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
ISN5541 ISN5641 ISN5701: Research Methodology and an Article
ISN5542 ISN5642
ISN5543 ISN5643
ISN5544 ISN5644
ISN5546 ISN5645
ISN5648

ISINDEBELE FROM 2020

Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. ISN5301 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
ISN5141 ISN5241 ISN5301: Research Methodology and an Article
ISN5142 ISN5242
ISN5143 ISN5243
ISN5144 ISN5244
ISN5146 ISN5245
ISN5248

SISWATI
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
ISW5541 ISW5641 ISW5701: Research Methodology and
ISW5542 ISW5642 an Article
ISW5543 ISW5643
ISW5544 ISW5644
ISW5546 ISW5645
ISW5648

SISWATI FROM 2020

ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
ISW5141 ISW5241 ISW5301: Research Methodology and
ISW5142 ISW5242 an Article
ISW5143 ISW5243
ISW5144 ISW5244
ISW5146 ISW5245
ISW5248

NORTHERN SOTHO
Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. NSO5701 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
NSO5521 NSO5621 NSO5701: Research Methodology and
NSO5522 NSO5622 an Article
NSO5523 NSO5623
NSO5524 NSO5624
NSO5525 NSO5625
NSO5526 NSO5626

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NORTHERN SOTHO FROM 2020
Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. NSO5301 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
NSO5121 NSO5221 NSO5301: Research Methodology and
NSO5122 NSO5222 an Article
NSO5123 NSO5223
NSO5124 NSO5224
NSO5125 NSO5225
NSO5126 NSO5226

TSHIVENDA
Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. TVE5741 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
TVE5541 TVE5641 TVE5741: Research Methodology and
TVE5542 TVE5642 an Article
TVE5543 TVE5643
TVE5544 TVE5644
TVE5545 TVE5645
TVE5546

TSHIVENDA FROM 2020

Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. TVE5341 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
TVE5141 TVE5241 TVE5341: Research Methodology and
TVE5142 TVE5242 an Article
TVE5143 TVE5243
TVE5144 TVE5244
TVE5145 TVE5245
TVE5146

XITSONGA
Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. XTS5514 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
XTS5510 XTS5611 XTS5514: Research Methodology and
XTS5522 XTS5612 an Article
XT 5513 XTS5613
XTS5614
XTS5615
XTS5616
XTS5617
XTS5618
XTS5619

XITSONGA FROM 2020

Five modules from the list below must be successfully completed. XTS5114 is compulsory.
ONE YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2 Year course
XTS5110 XTS5211 XTS5114: Research Methodology and
XTS5122 XTS5212 an Article
XT 5113 XTS5213
XTS5214
XTS5215
XTS5216
XTS5217
XTS5218
XTS5219

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MASTER IN ISINDEBELE/ SISWATI/NORTHERN SOTHO/ /TSHIVENDA/ XITSONGA

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An average of 60% for IsiNdebele/Siswati/Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga in Honours. Students
with less than 60% average may be admitted to the course subject to the approval of the Head of the
Centre.

AIM
To help students to identify societal challenges and come up with relevant solutions through their
research.

OBJECTIVES
1. To undertake a critical appraisal of the major developments in the core elements of linguistics
description, i.e. phonetics, syntax, morphology, semantics and lexicography.
2. To study the major contemporary research issues and current theories in sociolinguistics
3. To acquire knowledge of some of the underlying principles of language change
2. To develop skills for language analysis.
3. To develop the ability to perceive and formalize grammatical generalization.
4. To be able to apply various literary approaches to the study of ISINDEBELE / SISWATI NORTHERN
SOTHO/ TSHIVENDA/XITSONGA
5. To equip students with the necessary skills required in language careers
6. To inculcate the desire to do research among students
7. To promote the African culture in our society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
On completion of this degree learners will be able to fit well in the following professions: teaching,
journalism, interpreting, creative writing and book reviewing, broadcasting, translating, editing,
proofreading, terminology development, indexing, etc.

CURRICULUM

ISINDEBELE
MASTERS IN ISINDEBELE (ISN 6000)
MASTERS IN ISINDEBELE (ISN 6300) FROM 2020

SISWATI
MASTERS IN SISWATI (ISW 6000)
MASTERS IN SISWATI (ISW 6300) FROM 2020

NORTHERN SOTHO
MASTERS IN NORTHERN SOTHO (NSO 6000)
MASTERS IN NORTHERN SOTHO (NSO 6300) FROM 2020

TSHIVENDA
MASTERS IN TSHIVENDA (TVE 6000)
MASTERS IN TSHIVENDA (TVE 6300) FROM 2020)

MASTERS IN TSHIVENDA (COURSE WORK)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Area of Specialisation
TVE 6521- TVE 6523 TVE 6621- TVE 6623 Language
TVE 6524- 6525 TVE 6624- TVE 6625 Literature

MASTERS IN TSHIVENDA (COURSE WORK) FROM 2020

Semester 1 Semester 2 Area of Specialisation
TVE6121- TVE6123 TVE6621- TVE6223 Language
TVE6124- TVE6125 TVE6224- TVE6225 Literature

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COURSE CONTENT FOR LANGUAGE - MATL
OPTION 1:
TVE6521/6121: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Phonetics
TVE6621/6221: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Phonology
OPTION 2:
TVE6522/6122: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Syntax
TVE6622/6222: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Morphology
OPTION 3:
TVE6523/6123: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Semantics
TVE6623/6223: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Sociolinguistics

COURSE CONTENT FOR LITERATURE- MATM

OPTION 1
TVE6524/6124: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Prose
TVE6624/6224: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Drama
OPTION 2
TVE6525/6125: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Poetry
TVE6625/6225: An Advanced Study of Tshivenda Oral Tradition

COMPULSORY MODULE FOR BOTH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE STUDY

TVE6725/6325: Mini dissertation

XITSONGA
MASTERS IN XITSONGA (XTS6000)
MASTERS IN XITSONGA (XTS6300) FROM 2020

MASTERS IN XITSONGA (COURSE WORK)

COURSE CONTENT FOR LANGUAGE
OPTION 1:
XTS6621/6221: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Syntax
XTS6721/6321: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Morphology
OPTION 2:
XTS6622/6222: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Semantics
XTS6722/6322: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Sociolinguistics

COURSE CONTENT FOR LITERATURE

OPTION 1
XTS6623/6223: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Prose
XTS6723:/6323 An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Drama

OPTION 2
XTS6624/6224: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Poetry
XTS6724/6324: An Advanced Study of Xitsonga Oral Tradition

COMPULSORY MODULE FOR BOTH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE STUDY

XTS6725/6325: Mini dissertation

DOCTORAL IN ISINDEBELE/ SISWATI /NORTHERN SOTHO/TSHIVENDA/ XITSONGA

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An average of 60% for IsiNdebele/Siswati/Northern Sotho/Tshivenda/Xitsonga in Masters. Students
with less than 60% average may be admitted to the course subject to the approval of the Head of the
Centre.

AIM
1. To develop learners as socially responsible and globally aware citizens who value critical thought
and ethical action.
2. To provide students with the knowledge and skills that help make their lives meaningful and
rewarding and their contributions to society.

OBJECTIVES
1. To encourage students to address societal challenges in a meaningful way.
2. To equip students with necessary skills which will enable them to develop research theories
relevant to their studies?
3. To research about current issues in language matters.
4. To develop critical thinking among students.
5. To promote the African culture on our societies.
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CURRICULUM
ISINDEBELE
PHD IN ISINDEBELE (ISN7000)
PHD IN ISINDEBELE (ISN7300) FROM 2020

SISWATI
PHD IN SISWATI (ISW7000)
PHD IN SISWATI (ISW7300) FROM 2020

NORTHERN SOTHO
PHD IN NORTHERN SOTHO (NSO7000)
PHD IN NORTHERN SOTHO (NSO7300) FROM 2020

TSHIVENDA
PHD IN TSHIVENDA (TVE7000)
PHD IN TSHIVENDA (TVE7300) FROM 2020

XITSONGA
PHD IN XITSONGA (XTS 7000)
PHD IN XITSONGA (XTS 7300) FROM 2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE

DURATION:
4 years
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: N/A
AIMS:
To provide training in the linguistic and intercultural knowledge and communication skills required for
a student to become a professional translator, interpreter, text editor, language planner, copywriter,
literary reviewer, lexicographer and/or language teacher.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
The programme provides professional and scholarly training for translators, interpreters and editors
who aspire to acquire specialist knowledge of developments in translation/interpreting/editing studies,
translation/interpreting/editing theories, translation/interpreting/editing technology and language
resources.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
• Know and apply different Translation, Interpreting, Editing theories.
• Understand and use Translation, Interpreting and Editing Technologies.
• Know translation norms, strategies and techniques.
• Know interpreting norms, strategies and techniques.
• Know editing norms, strategies and techniques.
• Know lexicography and terminography norms and techniques.

ARTICULATION:
From BA in Language Practice (BALP) to master’s degree in Language Practice (MALP) and progress to
PhD in Language Practice.

PREREQUISITE:
The minimum requirement for B.A in Language Practice programme is National Senior Certificate
endorsed for University admission with minimum of an African Language (Home Language Level) at
Level 5 and a pass in English (Home Language/First Additional Language).
For students to proceed to First and Second Modules, prerequisites apply:

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 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE - BALP
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem
2 8
Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Core Core
modules modules modules modules modules modules Modules Modu
LEX1542 (12) ECS1641 (10) ENG1561 (16) ENG1661(16) ENG2561 (16) ENG2661 (16) TIE4541 les
ECS1541 (10) LIN1641 (10) LEX1643 (12) (25) TIE46
LIN1541 (10) Core Modules Core 41
Core Core modules Core Modules Core Modules TIE3541 (16) Modules (50)
Modules TIE1641 (16) TIE2541 (16) TIE2641 (16) TIE3542 (16) TIE3641 (16) Elective
TIE1541 (16) and any one TIE2542 (16) and and any one ISW/NSO TIE3642 (16) module
and any one module any one module module /TVE/XTS ISW/NSO GPN1541
module ISW/NSO ISW/NSO ISW/NSO /ISN3541 (14) /TVE/XTS (10)
ISW/NSO /TVE/XTS /TVE/XTS /TVE/XTS ISW/NSO /ISN3641 (14) Or
/TVE/XTS /ISN1641 (14) /ISN2541 (14) /ISN2641 (14) /TVE/XTS ISW/NSO LIN2543
/ISN1541 (14) ISW/NSO and /ISN3542 (14) /TVE/XTS (10)
/TVE/XTS /ISN3642 (14)
/ISN2542 (14) Elective
modules Elective
Elective INT 1541/IKS modules
modules 1543/LIN 1543 INT1641/ IKS
COM 1522/ (10) 1643 (10)
NDA 1541/
LIN1542 (10)
62 50 86 58 86 86 35 50

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE – FROM 2020

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2
Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundament Core Core 8
modules modules module modules module al module Module Module
LEX1142 (12) ECS1241 (10) ENG1161 (16) ENG1261(16) ENG2161 (16) ENG2261 TIE4141 TIE4241
ECS1141 (10) LIN1241 (10) LEX1243 (12) (16) (25) (50)
LIN1141 (10) Core Modules
Core Module Core module Core Modules Core Modules TIE3141 (16) Core
TIE1141 (16) TIE1241 (16) TIE2141 (16) TIE2241 (16) TIE3142 (16) Modules Elective
ISW/NSO ISW/NSO TIE2142 (16) ISW/NSO ISW/NSO TIE3241 modules
/TVE/XTS /TVE/XTS ISW/NSO /TVE/XTS /TVE/XTS (16) GPN1141
/ISN1141 (14) /ISN1241 (14) /TVE/XTS /ISN2241 (14) /ISN3141 (14) TIE3242 (10)
/ISN1541 (14) ISW/NSO (16) Or
ISW/NSO /TVE/XTS ISW/NSO LIN2143
/TVE/XTS /ISN3142 (14) /TVE/XTS (10)
/ISN2142 (14) /ISN3241
Elective (14)
Elective modules ISW/NSO
modules INT1141/IKS /TVE/XTS
COM1122/ 1143/LIN1143 /ISN3242
NDA1141/ (10) (14)
LIN1142 (10) Elective
modules
INT1241/
IKS 1243
(10)
62 50 86 58 86 86 35 50

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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) SAQA QUALIFICATION ID: 9607

DURATION: 4 years

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The number of students to be admitted into University of Venda (Univen) BSW program is limited.
Students will be admitted according to admission requirements. Being accepted by Univen as an
applicant does not automatically qualify a student into the BSW program in the Department of Social
Work. Students are selected into the BSW program based on their performance and availability of
space.

To be registered for the BSW degree, students should:

• be in possession of Matric exemption, if the matric was completed before 2008
• be in possession of Matric National Curriculum Statement (NCS) certificate or statement of results
indicating a minimum of 35 points
• have completed application forms from Univen Students Admission Offices:
• have attached to application forms: copy of Matric results, ID document, ID photo, a testimonial,
as well as - if so indicated by university Student Administration Office - payment receipt of the
application fee.
As necessary, the Office of the School Administrator for Human & Social Sciences (Mr. Mmbadi: 015-
962-8969) and Department of Social Work will notify selected students.

Transfer Students from Other Programs & Institutions

As indicated in admissions requirements here, the same applies to transferring students, namely, that:
Students will be admitted according to admission requirements. Being accepted by the university as an
applicant does not automatically qualify the student into the BSW program.

Often due to differences among various universities’ programs (e.g. module levels, credit values,
contents and sequence, as well as asymmetry in practical requirements), students transferring from
other BSW programs may be required to register for Univen-equivalent modules, to ensure compliance.

AIMS
The BSW curriculum package is designed to enable social work students registered in the BSW
programme to gain sound theoretical and practical knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for
professional practice

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Social workers apply their knowledge and practice their skills in a variety of settings. The majority of
social workers work in government departments such Social Development (DSD), Health (DH) in its
hospitals including psychiatric settings, South African Police Services (SAPS), South African Defence
Force (SANDF), Correctional Services (DCS). Many social workers work for organizations (mostly, non-
governmental organizations (NGOs) and social service organisations) in the fields of child and family
welfare, care for people with disabilities, alcohol and drug treatment centers, community development
organizations, children’s homes, as well as mental health. In fact, most organisations dealing with some
or other human problem offers social work career opportunities.

There are a number of social workers that work in the field of employee assistance programmes (EAP)
rendering a variety of services to employees of large private sector companies or for government
departments. Social workers also operate private practice, wherein they offer specialized services such
as marital counselling, divorce mediation, adoption, and working with children, consulting for private
industry and government entities. These social workers are paid by the clients or the organisations they
consult for. Social workers are also able to obtain employment in other countries.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
As stated in the BSW programme documents of the Council on Higher Education CHE (BSW Standards
May 2015), social work education has to be responsive to the influence of history on contemporary life;

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 address societal change initiatives; as well as work for greater socio-economic equality. The
qualification, therefore, is designed to (BSW Standards May 2015:6):

• be broad and flexible enough to be responsive to different contexts

• be of sufficient complexity to ensure that graduates possess the capacity to think on their feet
• facilitate transfer of knowledge and skills from one context to another
• ensure that graduates uphold requisite ethical standards, and
• allow graduates to register with the professional council to practice and to pursue postgraduate.

ARTICULATION
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
Depending on the combination of credits taken, horizontal articulation will be possible with other social
service professions in NQF level 9 programmes, for example, Child and Youth Care, Probation Work
and Community Development. Horizontal articulation will also be possible with other disciplines such as
Gender Studies, Psychology and Sociology.

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
The minimum credits for the BSW is 510 as per the SAQA requirements.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 YEAR MODULE
YEAR MODULE (CORE) YEAR MODULE (CORE) YEAR MODULE (CORE) (CORE) 8
SCW1741 (20) SCW2741 (20) SCW3741 (20) SCW4741 (10)
SCW2742 (20) SCW3742 (20) SCW4742 (10)
Fundamental Fundamental Core modules Core modules Core modules Core modules SCW4743 (10)
modules modules SCW2541 (10) SCW2641 (10) SCW3541 (10) SCW3641 (10) SCW4744 (30)
ECS1541 (10) ECS1641 (10) SCW2542 (10) SCW2642 (10) SCW3542 (10) SCW3642 (10) SCW4745 (30)
SCW4746 (30)
Core module Core Module Elective modules - Elective Elective Elective SCW4747 (30)
SCW1541 (10) SCW1641 (10) any two modules modules -any modules -any modules -any
Elective Elective PSY2541 (10) PLUS two modules two modules two modules
modules modules (any PSY2542 (10) PSY2641 (10) PSY3541 (10) PSY3641 (10)
(any two) two) ANT2541 (10) PLUS PSY2642 PLUS PSY3542 PLUS PSY3642
PSY1541 (15) PSY1641 (15) SOC2541 (10) (10) (10) Or (5)
SOC1541 (15) SOC1641 (15) ANT2641 (10) ANT3541 (10) Plus PSY3611
CST1541(15) CST1641(15) SOC2641 (10) OR (10) Or
Or SOC3541 (10) ANT3641 (20)
SOC2642 (10) Plus SOC3542 Or
(10) SOC3641 (10)
Plus
SOC3642 (10)
50 50 + 20 40 40 + 40 40 40 +40 150 510

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK – HSBBSW FROM 2020

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 YEAR MODULE
(CORE) 8

YEAR MODULE (CORE) YEAR MODULE (CORE) YEAR MODULE (CORE)

SCW1341 (20) SCW2341 (20) SCW3341 (20) SCW4341 (10)
SCW2342 (20) SCW3342 (20) SCW4342 (10)
Fundamental Fundamental Core modules Core modules Core modules Core modules SCW4343 (10)
modules modules SCW2141 (10) SCW2241 (10) SCW3141 (10) SCW3241 (10) SCW4344 (30)
ECS1141 (10) ECS1241 (10) SCW2142 (10) SCW2242 (10) SCW3142 (10) SCW3242 (10) SCW4345 (30)
SCW4346 (30)
Core module Core Module Elective modules - Elective Elective Elective SCW4347 (30)
SCW1541 (10) SCW1241 (10) any two modules modules -any modules -any modules -any
Elective Elective PSY2141 (10) PLUS two modules two modules two modules
modules modules (any PSY2142 (10) PSY2241 (10) PSY3111 (10)
(any two) two) ANT2141 (10) Plus Plus

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PSY1141 (15) PSY1241 (15) SOC2141 (10) PSY2242 (10) PSY3141 (10) PSY3241 (10)
SOC1141 (15) SOC1241 (15) ANT2241 (10) Plus Plus PSY3242
CST1141(15) CST1241(15) SOC2241 (10) PSY3142 (10) Or (5)
Or ANT3141 (10) Plus
SOC2242 (10) Or PSY3211 (10) Or
SOC3141 (10) ANT3241 (20)
Plus Or
SOC3142 (10) SOC3241 (10)
Plus
SOC3242 (10) 510
50 50 + 20 40 40 + 40 40 40 +40 150

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) (HSMMC 6300) (SAQA ID: 112078)

HSMMC 6300: Dissertation only

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Only students with an average of 60% in a bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) will be considered
for enrolment for the Master of Social Work (MSW) programme. Applicants with qualifications obtained
from other institutions must apply for status recognition, subject to prescribed conditions. Prospective
students with Social Work qualifications from outside South Africa must submit SAQA certificate,
together with their admission application. Such foreign qualifications will be assessed as per current
national legislations and university policies. All applicants, however, must possess one of the following
qualifications:
• a 4-year bachelors’ degree in Social Work
• both a three-year bachelors’ and an honours degree, both in Social Work, or
• a 3-year bachelor’s degree in Social Work with at least a minimum work experience of two (2)
years within Social Work discipline (which will serve as part of Recognition of Prior Learning).

Prospective students shall apply for admission into the University of Venda before being accepted into
the MSW programme. Applicants shall complete prescribed forms (obtained from the University
Registrar), and submit that together with a proposed topic for their study (a mini research proposal of
about 5-6 pages). Applicants can only register as students when Senate approve their applications and
study proposals. Application forms shall be accompanied by CV and academic transcripts.
The University Registrar shall refer all applications to the Department of Social Work, via the School
Administrator’s Office. The Department of Social Work will, in turn, make recommendations for
(dis)approval (see Univen Postgraduate Training Manual). Recommendations of the Department, if
positive, shall include recommended name(s) of supervisor(s), and shall be submitted through relevant
committees of the Academic Board of the School.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

As indicated, before being admitted, prospective students are required to submit research ideas
(tentative mini-research proposals of 5-6 pages) to the Department of Social Work, by not later than
the end of February. Students are required to present themselves for entry interviews to the
Department of Social Work, by not later than 30 March, wherein their research ideas will also be
assessed.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME (A minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years)

The minimum requirement for completion of the MSW degree programme shall be one year on full time
basis, with a minimum of two years on part-time basis and a maximum of four years as stipulated in
rule HS7. The candidate shall re-apply for the programme for another one year if he or she exceed the
minimum limit. The student shall register for every academic year if s/he is on the programme.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDING THE DEGREE

Unless otherwise specified by Departmental rules, an MSW degree shall be awarded based on a
dissertation. The qualification must be conferred after all research processes have been followed and
exhausted.

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AIM OF THE MSW
The aim of the MSW degree programme is to give students a grounding in the breadth and depth of
Social Work as a discipline and profession. The programme is set out to help students to explore
relevant histories and development, social welfare legislation and programmes, theoretical frameworks
and methodologies, research approaches, as well as topical areas, in Social Work, social development
and related human and social sciences.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As indicated for the BSW programme, MSW will help to further enhance social workers to apply their
knowledge and practice their skills in a variety of settings. Most social workers work in government
departments such Social Development (DSD), Health (DH) in its hospitals including psychiatric settings,
South African Police Services (SAPS), South African Defence Force (SANDF), Correctional Services
(DCS). Many social workers work for organizations (mostly, non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
and social service organisations) in the fields of child and family welfare, care for people with disabilities,
alcohol and drug treatment centres, community development organizations, children’s homes, as well
as mental health. There are also several social workers that work in the field of employee assistance
programmes (EAP) rendering services to employees to both private sector companies and public sector
departments. An MSW qualification will help to provide graduates with further opportunities in both
private and public sectors, as well as in general social research, lecturing, and possibilities of future
senior management and leadership positions, in Social Work and general human and social
development environment.

CURRICULUM
To attain MSW qualification, students must complete a dissertation on a topic approved by the
Department of Social Work and the School Higher Degrees Committee, as well as in terms of university
policy.
ARTICULATION
Students who have completed an MSW can articulate to a PhD (Social Work) or related fields. Doctoral
degree, however, is currently not offered at Univen.

BA HONOURS IN AFRICAN STUDIES (BA (HONS) (AS) (AFC 5000)

Additional Admission Requirements:

Minimum qualification is an undergraduate degree with an average of at least 60% pass mark for any
third year level modules. The Centre may, under special conditions admit candidates with less than
60% but more than 55%.

The Post-Graduate Diploma in African Studies or Education is also a minimum requirement for
admission.

Curriculum
Learning Areas listed below but not limited to:
• Research;
• Advanced African Historical Studies;
• African Renaissance and Ideologies;
• Indigenous Applied Sciences and Technology;
• Indigenous Social Institutions;
• Indigenous Arts.

YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
AFC5541 AFC5641
AFC5542 AFC5642
AFC5543 AFC5643
AFC5544 AFC5644
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 AFC5545 AFC5645
AFC5546 AFC5646
AFC5547 AFC5647
AFC5548 AFC5648
AFC5549 AFC5649
AFC5650
FROM 2020
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
AFC5141 AFC5241
AFC5142 AFC5242
AFC5143 AFC5243
AFC5144 AFC5244
AFC5145 AFC5245
AFC5146 AFC5246
AFC5147 AFC5247
AFC5148 AFC5248
AFC5149 AFC5249
AFC5250

BACHELOR OF ARTS, YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT: BAYID (SAQA ID 21002)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum requirement for B.A, Youth in Development programme is a National Senior certificate
endorsed for University admission with minimum of an African Language (HIGHER GRADE) with a D
symbol or level 4 and English (HIGHER GRADE) with a D symbol or Level 4.

To be admitted into programme, a student shall also:

• Have satisfied the provisions and registration of students as well as General Rules for Degrees,
Diplomas and Certificates as set out in General Regulations of the University of Venda
• Have satisfied the provisions for Admission as set by the School of Human and Social Sciences
at the University of Venda
• Applicants must also take note of the following:
• That being admitted by the university does not automatically qualify the student into the BA,
Youth in Development programme;
• That students should have passed English and a home language at Matric;
• That students will be notified through the office of the school administrator on the status of
their application.

DURATION
The BAYID programme shall extend over a period of four (4) academic years of full-time study.
However, a student who, for any reason(s) is unable to complete the programme will, at the discretion
of the department and subject to the university’s regulations, be allowed to extend the period of study
by one year only

AIMS
The aim of this programme is to provide professional training to students who will be able to:

• Understand, integrate, and be able to apply conceptual approaches to youth development

• Understand and apply basic research and evaluation skills to youth development programming
through an applied project
• Train and equip youth with leadership, management and conflict resolution and problem-solving
skills
• Capacitate and build young people’s self-esteem and self-confidence
• Train and develop young people’s ability to manage personal and social relationships

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 • Offer challenging new experiences and learning opportunities to enable young people to gain
knowledge and develop new skills

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who have completed this degree will become competent and effective youth workers, youth
care workers, youth development workers, youth development coordinators, youth officers, youth
project coordinators, project youth managers, youth development officers, youth development
managers, centre-based youth workers, faith-based youth workers, detached youth workers, outreach
youth workers, school-based youth workers, youth health workers, youth work researchers, youth
mentors, youth coaches, etc. these youth work professionals/ practitioners will be able to work for
youth-serving NGOs, youth community centres, youth clubs, schools, clinics, youth councils,
municipalities, government departments (at provincial and national level), social services, camps,
juvenile justice centres, churches, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
• To outline and critique different theories of adolescence as well as analysing the position of young
people in your society
• To show an understanding of the history and position of youth development work in South Africa
and to understand the nature of group dynamics and the roles adopted by individuals in groups
• To apply several useful models for analysing human behaviour and individual differences as well
as evaluating the effectiveness of youth policies
• To demonstrate understanding of the role of gender in development and the implications of
gender issues for the practice of youth development work
• To show understanding of factors that facilitate and hinder young people’s learning, particularly
in informal settings
• To demonstrate knowledge of experiential learning in youth work, knowledge of the theories,
approaches and styles that inform the practice of contemporary management project planning,
monitoring and evaluation in the youth sector
• To outline the principles and practice of conflict resolution and apply them in resolving and
managing conflict situations encountered in youth development work
• To explain the connections between economic development and youth development work as well
as promoting youth enterprise and self-employment
• To identify and outline the major health issues affecting young people and to formulate health
promotion strategies (particularly preventative strategies)

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Youth in Development and scored 65%
in the research module will be eligible for admission for a masters’ degree (i.e. MAYID6000).

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 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE FOR BAYID DEGREE
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2
Fundamental Fundamental Core Core Core modules Core Core Core 8
module module modules modules YID3540 (16) modules modules modules
ECS1541 (12) ECS1641 (12) YID2540 (16) YID2640 (16) YID3544 (16) YID3640 (16) YID4540 (16) YID4640 (16)
YID2544 (16) YID2644 (16) YID3644 (16) YID4544 (16) YID4644 (16)
Core Core YID2645 (16) Elective Yid3646 (16)
modules modules modules
YID1540 (16) YID1640 (16) Elective Elective PSY3511 (5) Elective
YID1544 (16) YID1644 (16) modules modules PSY3541 (10) modules
PSY2511 (4) PSY2641 (10) PSY3542 (10) Or PSY3611 (10)
Elective Elective PSY2541 (8) PSY2642 (10) SOC3541 (12.5) PSY3641 (10)
Modules Modules PSY2542 (8) SOC2641 (20) or PSY3642 (5)
PSY1541 (15) PSY1641 (15) SOC2541 (20) SOC2642 (20) ISO3541 (15) Or Or
SOC1541 (15) SOC1641 (15) or or ANT3541 (20) SOC3641
or or ISO2541 (10) ISO2641 (10) Or (12.5) Or
ISO1541 (15) ISO1641 (15) ANT2541 (20) ANT2641 (20) APA3541 (20) SOC3642 (20)
CST1541 (15) CST1641 (15) APA2541 (20) APA2641 (20) or
ISO3641 (15)
One from One from ANT3641 (25)
the the Or
following: following: APA3641 (25)
HRM1541 (15) HRM1641 (15)
PAD1541 (15) PAD1641 (15)
POL1541 (15) POL1641 (15)
CRM1541 (15) CRM1641 (15)

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE FOR HSBAYD FROM 2020

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2
Fundamental Fundamental Core Core Core Core modules Core Core 8
module module modules modules modules YID3240 (16) modules modules
ECS1141 (12) ECS1241 (12) YID2140 (16) YID2240 (16) YID3140 (16) YID3244 (16) YID4140 (16) YID4240 (16)
YID2144 (16) YID2244 (16) YID3144 (16) YID4144 (16) YID4244 (16)
Core Core YID2245 (16) Elective
modules modules Elective modules
YID1140 (16) YID1240 (16) Elective Elective modules PSY3211 (10)
YID1144 (16) YID1244 (16) modules modules PSY3111 (5) PSY3241 (10)
PSY2111 (4) PSY2241 (10) PSY3141 (10) PSY3242 (5) or
Elective Elective PSY2141 (8) PSY2242 (10) PSY3142 (10) SOC3241(12.5)
Modules Modules PSY2142 (8) SOC2241 (20) or or
PSY1141 (15) PSY1241 (15) SOC2141 (20) SOC2242 (20) SOC3141 or SOC3242 (20) or
SOC1141 (15) SOC1241 (15) or or (12.5) or ISO3241 (20) or
or or ISO2141 (10) ISO2241 (10) ISO3141 (20) ANT3241 (25) or
ISO1141 (15) ISO1241 (15) ANT2141 (20) ANT2241 (20) or APA3241 (25)
CST1141 (15) CST1241 (15) APA2141 (20) APA2241 (20) ANT3141 (20)
or
One from One from APA3141 (20)
the the
following: following:
HRM1141 (15) HRM1241 (15)
PAD1141 (15) PAD1241 (15)
POL1141 (15) POL1241 (15)
CRM1141 (15) CRM1241 (15)

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GENDER STUDIES (PGDIGS) (SAQA ID 19053) (NOT
AVAILABLE IN 2021)
DURATION: 1 year
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualification in an undergraduate degree and prospective students will also be subjected to
an interview on gender issues. The Academic Board of the Institute for Gender Studies may consider 5
years’ working experience on gender issues as an alternative admission criterion.

AIM
Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

MISSION
To be the centre of excellence and social transformation in the field of gender by providing leadership
training, advocacy in social justice and equity, research and outreach work to meet the ever-changing
circumstances and needs of all marginalised groups in South Africa, the SADC region and beyond.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists, gender mainstreaming
agents, researchers, gender focal point agents, gender activists, coordinators of gender-based projects,
government representatives on issues pertaining gender and gender advocacy.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
• To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations
• To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to
empowerment models
• To guide students through the issues involved in development generally and gender issues in
economic development specifically.
• To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
• To acquaint students with the gender dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
• To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well
as in industries.
• To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
• To focus attention of learners on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing
power imbalances between women and men and the way these impede on development and
transformation.
• To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
• To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
• To eliminate patriarchal relations in our various communities
• To be the centre of excellence regarding gender and development.

ARTICULATION:
Students who have completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts, A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Youth in
Development and scored 65% in the research module will be eligible for admission for a masters’ degree
in Gender Studies (i.e. MGS 6000).

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE:
The programme consists of four modules and a research project. Two modules in both first and second
semesters are compulsory.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GENDER STUDIES (PGDIGS) (SAQA ID 19053
Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 8
GDS4410 (22.5) DGS4425 (22.5)
DGS4430 (22.5) DGS4440 (22.5)
DGS4420 (30)

75 45 120

NB: In order to meet the requirements for the above qualification students must register and pass four
[4] modules and a research project in the order stated above and also submit a research project as
determined by the Department.

HONOURS DEGREE IN GENDER STUDIES (HONSGS) (SAQA ID 19050)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DURATION: 1 year
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualification is an undergraduate degree and prospective students will also be subjected to
an interview on gender issues. The Academic Board of the Institute for Gender Studies may consider 5
years’ working experience on gender issues as an alternative admission criterion. Only students with
an average of 65% in a research module at undergraduate level will be considered for enrolment for
an honour’s programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will be required to submit
a mini-research proposal (5-7 pages including references that are not older than 10 years) with a topic
focusing on a gender issue by not later than 30 November. Students will also have to come and present
their mini-research proposal by not later than 31 January.

AIM:
Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists, gender mainstreaming
agents, researchers, gender activists, coordinators of gender -based projects, government
representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy. In particular, the following are
career paths for the Masters Degree: gender focal point officers (specialists), project coordinators,
development officers, gender outreach officers, researchers, policy analysts etc. practitioners will be
able to work at NGOs that deal with gender issues, community centers, municipalities, government
departments (at provincial and national level), social services, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
• To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations
• To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to
empowerment models
• To guide students through development issues generally and gender issues in economic
development specifically.
• To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
• To acquaint students with the gender dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
• To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well
as in industries.
• To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
• To focus attention of students on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing
power imbalances between women and men and the way these impede on development and
transformation.
• To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination

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 • To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
• To eliminate patriarchal relations in communities
• To be the centre of excellence regarding gender and development.

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed the degree of Honours in Gender Studies or a related degree, and scored
an average mark of 65% will be eligible for admission for a masters’ degree in Gender Studies (i.e.
MGS 6000 or MGS 6001).

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
The curriculum for an honour’s degree in Gender Studies is composed of four content modules (two
each semester) and a mini dissertation done in both first and second semesters. Three of these are
compulsory.

HONSGS
Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 8

HGS5120 (20) HGS5229 (20)

HGS5521 (20) HGS5224 (20)
HGS5530 (40)

The following modules will The following modules

not be available in 2021 will not be available in
HGS5122 (20) 2021
HGS5123 (20) HGS5223 (20)
HGS1524 (20) HGS5224 (20)
HGS5125 (20) HGS5225 (20)
HGS5127 (20) HGS5226 (20)
HGS5128 (20) HGS5227 (20)
HGS5228 (20)
80 40 120

HSHHGS FROM 2020

Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 8
HGS5120 (20) HGS5229 (20)
HGS5121 (20) HGS5224 (20)
HGS5130 (40)

The following modules will The following modules

not be available in 2021 will not be available in
HGS5122 (20) 2021
HGS5123 (20) HGS5223 (20)
HGS5124 (20) HGS5224 (20)
HGS5125 (20) HGS5225 (20)
HGS5127 (20) HGS5226 (20)
HGS5128 (20) HGS5227 (20)
HGS5228 (20) 120
80 40

ARTICULATION

Students who have completed the degree of Honours in Gender Studies and scored 65% in the research
module will be eligible for admission for a masters’ degree in Gender Studies (i.e. HSMGS 6000/ HSMGS
6001).

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NAME OF PROGRAMME: MASTERS DEGREE IN GENDER STUDIES (HSMGS) (SAQA ID
19052)

(1) MGS 6000 DISSERTATION ONLY

DURATION: A minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students with an average of 65% in a research module at honour’s level will be considered for
enrolment for master’s programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will be required
to submit a mini-research proposal (5-6 pages) by not later than 27 February. Students will also have
to come to the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30 March. Other
qualifications will be evaluated accordingly by the Institute

AIMS: Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

Mission

To be the Centre of excellence and social transformation in the field of gender by providing leadership
training, advocacy in social justice and equity, research and outreach work to meet the ever changing
circumstances and needs of all marginalised groups in South Africa, the SADC region and beyond.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists,gender mainstreaming

agents, researchers, gender activists,coordinators of gender -based projects, government
representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy. In particular, the following are
career paths for the Master’s Degree:

gender focal point officers (specialists), project coordinators, development officers, gender outreach
officers, researchers, policy analysts etc. practitioners will be able to work at NGOs that deal with gender
issues, community centers, municipalities, government departments (at provincial and national level),
social services, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:

To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations

To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to empowerment
models

To guide students through the issues involved in development generally and gender issues in economic
development specifically.

To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.

To acquaint students with the dynamics in global economic policies and activities.

To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well as in
industries.

To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.

To focus attention of learners on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing power
imbalances between women and men and the way this impedes on development and transformation.

To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination

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To mainstream gender in all spheres of life

To eliminate patriarchal relations in our various communities

To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.

(2) MGS 6001 COURSEWORK AND MINI-DISSERTATION (NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2019)

DURATION: A minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students with an average of 65% in a research module at honour’s level will be considered for
enrolment for master’s programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will be required
to submit a mini-research proposal (5-6 pages) by not later than 27 February. Students will also have
to come to the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30 March. Other
qualifications will be evaluated accordingly by the Institute.

AIMS:

Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists,gender mainstreaming

agents, researchers, gender activists, coordinators of gender -based projects, government
representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy . In particular, the following are
career paths for the Masters Degree: gender focal point officers (specialists), project coordinators,
development officers, gender outreach officers, researchers, policy analysts etc. practitioners will be
able to work at NGOs that deal with gender issues, community centers, municipalities, government
departments (at provincial and national level), social services, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:

To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations

To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to empowerment
models
To guide students through the issues involved in development generally and gender issues in economic
development specifically.
To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
To acquaint students with the dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well as in
industries.
To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
To focus attention of learners on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing power
imbalances between women and men and the way this impedes on development and transformation.
To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
To eliminate patriarchal relations in our various communities
To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.

ARTICULATION

Students who have completed the degree Masters in Gender Studies or a related field and scored an
average mark of 65% will be eligible for admission for a doctoral degree in Gender Studies (i.e. DGS
7000).
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 Description Module Title NQF CESM NQF
Code Level Category Credits
MGS 6001 Coursework and 9 2099 60
Dissertation of limited
scope (Compulsory –
Offered throughout
the year)
MGS 6521 Advanced Gender 9 2099 30
Studies (Compulsory)
MGS 6522 Advanced Gender 30
Research Methods
(Compulsory)
NB: Students to choose ONE of the following
modules
MGS 6523 Gender and Education 9 2099 30
MGS 6524 Gender and Religion 9 30

Second Semester
NB: Students to choose any Two of the following modules
MGS 6621 Social Roles for Women 9 2099 30
and Men
MGS 6622 Gender and Health 9 2099 30
MGS 6623 Gender and Politics 9 2099 30
MGS 6624 Gender and Environment 9 2099 30
MGS 6625 Gender and Empowerment 9 2099 30

NB: Masters students will be expected to register and pass in FIVE of the courses offered for the
coursework master’s degree and write a mini-dissertation (MGS 6001).

ARTICULATION

Students who have completed the degree Masters in Gender Studies or a related field and
scored an average mark of 65% will be eligible for admission for a doctoral degree in Gender
Studies (i.e. HSPPGS 7000).

NAME OF PROGRAMME: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN GENDER STUDIES (HSPPGS 7000)

(SAQA ID 9549)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

DURATION: A minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students with an average of 65% in a research module at master’s level will be considered
for enrolment for a doctoral programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will
be required to submit a mini-research proposal (7-8 pages). Students will also have to come to
the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30 March. Students
will also be required to submit and present a mini-research proposal (7-8 pages) by not later than
27 February.

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 AIMS:

Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists, gender

mainstreaming agents, researchers, gender activists, coordinators of gender -based projects,
government representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy. In particular, the
following are career paths for the Masters Degree: gender focal point officers (specialists), project
coordinators, development officers, gender outreach officers, researchers, policy analysts etc.
practitioners will be able to work at NGOs that deal with gender issues, community centers,
municipalities, government departments (at provincial and national level), social services, private
sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:

To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations

To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to
empowerment models
To guide students in development generally and gender issues in economic development
specifically.
To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
To acquaint students with the gender dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well as
in industries.
To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
To focus attention of the students on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing
power imbalances between women and men and the way these impede on development and
transformation.
To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.
To eliminate patriarchal relations in communities

BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM (B.IKS)

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 with matriculation exemption.
• Recognition of prior learning (IKS practitioners) will also be considered.
• Have satisfied the provisions for admission and registration as set out in the Calendar

AIM
This is a multi-disciplinary qualification which has been designed to prepare practitioners, policy makers
and learners who are interested in accessing tertiary learning with the necessary knowledge and skills
relating to indigenous knowledge system.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The students may be absorbed in the health sciences, NHTL, tourism, communication, agriculture,
nature conservation, arts and culture, education, law, human and social sciences, physical planning and
construction.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
The interdisciplinary nature of the qualification will:

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 • Promote IKS through being conversant with the concept, theories, philosophies and values of
IKS
• Equip learners to have research competencies to undertake further studies at a higher level
• Promote cooperation between educational institutions and local communities

In year 3 and 4 students have elective options of choosing a professional stream

STRUCTURE OF FUNDAMENTAL AND CORE MODULES FOR THE BACHELOR OF

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (BIKS)
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 NQF
Level
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2
IKS1541 (12) IKS1641 (12) IKS2541 (12) IKS2641 (12) In year 3 and four In year 3 and four Stream 1 – Stream 1 – 8
IKS1542 (12) IKS1642 (12) IKS2542 (12) IKS2642 (12) students have students have African African
IKS1543 (12) IKS1643 (12) IKS2543 (12) IKS2643 (12) elective options of elective options of Indigenous Indigenous
IKS1544 (12) IKS1644 (12) IKS2544 (12) IKS2644 (12) choosing a choosing a Science and Science and
IKS1545 (12) IKS1647 (12) IKS2545 (12) IKS2645 (12) professional professional Technology Technology
stream from one stream from one
of the following of the following IKS4541 (16) IKS4655 (72)
streams: streams: IKS4542 (16)
Stream 1 – African Stream 1 – African IKS4543 (16)
Indigenous Indigenous OR OR
Science and Science and Stream 2 – Stream 2 –
Technology Technology African African
Indigenous Indigenous
IKS3541 (16) IKS3641 (16) Health Care Health Care
IKS3542 (16) IKS3642 (16) Systems Systems
IKS3543 (16) IKS3643 (16) IKH4541 (16) IKH4655 (72)
IKS3544 (16) IKS3644 (16) IKH4542 (16)
OR OR IKH4543 (16)
Stream 2 – African Stream 2 – African
Indigenous Health Indigenous Health OR OR
Care Systems Care Systems Stream 3 – Stream 3 –
IKH3541 (16) IKH3641 (16) African African
IKH3542 (16) IKH3642 (16) Indigenous Indigenous
IKH3543 (16) IKH3643 (16) Agricultural Agricultural
IKH3544 (16) IKH3644 (16) Systems Systems
OR OR IKA4541 (16) IKA4655 (72)
Stream 3 – African Stream 3 – African IKA4542 (16)
Indigenous Indigenous IKA4543 (16) OR
Agricultural Agricultural Stream 4 –
Systems Systems OR African
IKA3541 (16) IKA3641 (16) Stream 4 – Indigenous
IKA3542 (16) IKA3642 (16) African Arts and
IKA3543 (16) IKA3643 (16) Indigenous Culture
IKA3544 (16) IKA3644 (16) Arts and IKC4655 (72)
Culture
OR OR IKC4541 (16)
Stream 4 – African Stream 4 – African IKC4542 (16)
Indigenous Arts Indigenous Arts IKC4543 (16)
and Culture and Culture
IKC3541 (16) IKC3641 (16)
IKC3542 (16) IKC3642 (16)
IKC3543 (16) IKC3643 (16)
IKC3544 (16) IKC3644 (16)

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AFRICAN STUDIES (AFC 4000) (Not available for 2021)
Students will be required to do TEN modules. SEVEN of them from these Learning Areas:
• African History: Classical Period;
• African History: Colonial Period;
• Indigenous Social Institutions;
• Family Structure, Socialisation and Ubuntu;
• Indigenous Sciences;
• The Arts.

The other THREE may be taken from the remaining modules and/or from offerings in the students’
department of graduation and/or (an) other department(s). These extra- departmental modules

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should be professional or job-oriented. Final selection of modules will be done in consultations with
the HOD.

YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
AFC4541 AFC4647
AFC4542 AFC4648
AFC4543 AFC4649
AFC4544 AFC4650
AFC4545 AFC4651
AFC4546 AFC4652

From 2020
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
AFC4141 AFC4247
AFC4142 AFC4248
AFC4143 AFC4249
AFC4144 AFC4250
AFC4145 AFC4251
AFC4146 AFC4252

MASTERS DEGREE IN GENDER STUDIES (MGS) (SAQA ID 19052)

1) MGS6000/MGS6300 DISSERTATION ONLY

DURATION: A minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Only students with an average of 65% in a research module at honour’s level will be considered for
enrolment for master’s programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will be required
to submit a mini-research proposal (5-6 pages) by not later than 27 February. Students will also have
to come to the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30 March. Other
qualifications will be evaluated accordingly by the Institute

AIM:
Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

MISSION
To be the Centre of excellence and social transformation in the field of gender by providing leadership
training, advocacy in social justice and equity, research and outreach work to meet the ever-changing
circumstances and needs of all marginalised groups in South Africa, the SADC region and beyond.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists, gender mainstreaming
agents, researchers, gender activists, coordinators of gender -based projects, government
representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy. In particular, the following are
career paths for the Masters Degree:

gender focal point officers (specialists), project coordinators, development officers, gender outreach
officers, researchers, policy analysts etc. practitioners will be able to work at NGOs that deal with gender
issues, community centers, municipalities, government departments (at provincial and national level),
social services, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
• To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations

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 • To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to
empowerment models
• To guide students through the issues involved in development generally and gender issues in
economic development specifically.
• To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
• To acquaint students with the dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
• To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well
as in industries.
• To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
• To focus attention of learners on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing
power imbalances between women and men and the way this impedes on development and
transformation.
• To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
• To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
• To eliminate patriarchal relations in our various communities
• To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts, or a Bachelor of Arts; Youth in
Development and scored 65% in the research module will be eligible for admission for a masters’ degree
in Gender Studies (i.e., MGS 6000).

3. ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed the degree of masters in Gender Studies, or a related degree, and scored
an average mark of 65% will be eligible for admission for a doctoral degree in Gender Studies (i.e. DGS
7000).

1) MGS 6001 COURSEWORK AND MINI DISSERTATION (NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2019)
DURATION: A minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Only students with an average of 65% in a research module at honour’s level will be considered for
enrolment for master’s programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will be required
to submit a mini-research proposal (5-6 pages) by not later than 27 February. Students will also have
to come to the Department and present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30 March. Other
qualifications will be evaluated accordingly by the Institute

AIMS:
Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists, gender mainstreaming
agents, researchers, gender activists, coordinators of gender -based projects, government
representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy. In particular, the following are
career paths for the Masters Degree:

Gender focal point officers (specialists), project coordinators, development officers, gender outreach
officers, researchers, policy analysts etc. practitioners will be able to work at NGOs that deal with gender
issues, community centers, municipalities, government departments (at provincial and national level),
social services, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
• To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations
• To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to
empowerment models
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 • To guide students through the issues involved in development generally and gender issues in
economic development specifically.
• To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
• To acquaint students with the dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
• To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well
as in industries.
• To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
• To focus attention of learners on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing
power imbalances between women and men and the way this impedes on development and
transformation.
• To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
• To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
• To eliminate patriarchal relations in our various communities
• To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed the degree Masters in Gender Studies or a related field and scored an
average mark of 65% will be eligible for admission for a doctoral degree in Gender Studies (i.e. DGS
7000).
MGS
Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 9
MGS6001 (60) NB: Students to choose
MGS6521 (30) any Two of the
MGS6522 (30) following modules
MGS6621 (30)
NB: Students to choose MGS6622 (30)
ONE of the following MGS6623 (30)
modules: MGS6624 (30)
MGS6523 (30) MGS6625 (30)
MGS6524 (30) 210
150 60

HSMGS FROM 2020

Year 1 NQF Level

Semester 1 Semester 2 9
MGS6301 (60) NB: Students to choose
MGS6121 (30) any Two of the
MGS6122 (30) following modules
MGS6221 (30)
NB: Students to choose MGS6222 (30)
ONE of the following MGS6223 (30)
modules: MGS6224 (30)
MGS6123 (30) MGS6225 (30)
MGS6124 (30) 210
150 60

NB: Masters students will be expected to register and pass in FIVE of the courses offered
for master’s degree and work on a mini dissertation (MGS6001/MGS6301).
DOCTORAL DEGREE IN GENDER STUDIES (PHD GS) (GSD7000/gsd7300) (SAQA ID 9549)

DURATION:
A minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Only students with an average of 65% in a research module at master’s level will be considered for
enrolment for a doctoral programme in Gender Studies. Before being admitted, students will be required
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to submit a mini-research proposal (7-8 pages) Students will also have to come to the Department and
present their mini-research proposal by not later than 30 March. Students will also be required to
submit and present a mini-research proposal (7-8 pages) by not later than 27 February.

AIMS:
Promoting equity and social justice on cross-cutting issues on gender and development for the
transformation of society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates stand a chance of serving various communities as gender specialists, gender mainstreaming
agents, researchers, gender activists, coordinators of gender -based projects, government
representatives on issues pertaining gender and Gender advocacy. In particular, the following are
career paths for the Masters Degree: Gender focal point officers (specialists), project coordinators,
development officers, gender outreach officers, researchers, policy analysts etc. practitioners will be
able to work at NGOs that deal with gender issues, community centers, municipalities, government
departments (at provincial and national level), social services, private sector, etc.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
• To introduce students to concepts of gender and power relations
• To introduce students to strategies for gender empowerment and their relationships to
empowerment models
• To guide students through the issues involved in development generally and gender issues in
economic development specifically.
• To asses and analyze gender roles in economic development.
• To acquaint students with the dynamics in global economic policies and activities.
• To identify and demarcate gender economic roles in rural, urban and semi-urban areas as well
as in industries.
• To appreciate economic crises and their impact on gender roles.
• To focus attention of learners on issues of gender and violence for the purposes of analyzing
power imbalances between women and men and the way this impedes on development and
transformation.
• To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
• To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
• To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.
• To create a society which is devoid of gender discrimination
• To mainstream gender in all spheres of life
• To eliminate patriarchal relations in our various communities
• To be the center of excellence regarding gender and development.

ARTICULATION
Students who have completed the degree Masters in Gender Studies or a related field and scored an
average mark of 65% will be eligible for admission for a doctoral degree in Gender Studies (i.e. DGS
7000).

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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AFRICAN STUDIES (AFC 4000)

MARKS:
Assignment
Module lecturers shall give assignments to the students. The assignments will relate to aspects of the
Centre’s research project for the year. Cognitive skills shall also be looked for in the content.
Competencies shall also be looked for. Practical applicability of theoretical knowledge to communities’
problems shall have high premium.

Examinations
Students will write 3-hour examinations at the end of each module. Cognitive skills, competencies and
practical applicability shall be looked for.

Pass Marks and Subminimum

An aggregate of 50% gives the student a pass. The course can also be passed with distinction. The
University regulations regarding subminimum shall apply.

Rewards for Good Performance

Students who pass the course with 60% and above shall be eligible for the B.A. Honours in African
Studies or other related Departments.

MASTER OF AFRICAN STUDIES (AFC6000/AFC6300)

Prerequisites:
An Honours degree from this University or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University of Venda.
Students must have obtained an average of 60% from the previous honours programme or a
satisfactory track record programme.

Requirements:
A dissertation on a topic to be approved by the Department and Participation in seminars as arranged
by the Department and the school.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (AFC7000/AFC7300)

Prerequisites:
Masters degree from this university or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University of Venda.

Requirements:
A thesis on a topic to be approved by the Department and participation in seminars as arranged by the
Department and the school.

ANTHROPOLOGY HONOURS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related fields

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have obtained an average of at least 60% in third year modules
Curriculum:
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
Core Modules Electives
ANT5521 ANT5621
ANT5522 ANT5622
ANT5523 ANT5623
ANT5524 ANT5624
ANT5625
ANT5626

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FROM 2020
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
Core Modules Electives
ANT5121 ANT5221
ANT5122 ANT5222
ANT5123 ANT5223
ANT5124 ANT5224
ANT5225
ANT5226
MASTER OF ANTHROPOLOGY (ANT6000/ANT6300)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Honours Degree in Anthropology or related fields
• Before admission, prospective students could be required by the department to demonstrate
adequate knowledge of the area they intend to study as well as potential for independent
research
• Candidates from universities other than the University of Venda might be asked to submit their
Honours dissertation to the department to assess whether the student has the capacity to do a
Master of Anthropology degree.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION INFORMATION

Even though candidate meets all the entry requirements as stipulated by the university, school and
department, admittance to the programme will be subject to availability of suitable staff to supervise
the student.

PhD in ANTHROPOLOGY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Masters degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Before admission, prospective students could be required by the department to demonstrate
adequate knowledge of the area they intend to study
• Candidates from universities other than the University of Venda might be asked to submit their
Masters dissertation to the department to assess whether the student has the capacity to do a
PhD Anthropology degree.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Even though candidate meets all the entry requirements as stipulated by the university, school and
department, admittance to the programme will be subject to availability of suitable staff to supervise
the student.

APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY HONOURS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related fields

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have obtained an average of at least 60% in third year modules

ARCHAEOLOGY HONOURS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or related fields

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have obtained an average of at least 60% in third year modules

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ARCHAEOLOGY MASTERS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Honours Degree in Archaeology or related fields
• Before admission, prospective students could be required by the department to demonstrate
adequate knowledge of the area they intend to study as well as potential for independent
research
• Candidates from universities other than the University of Venda might be asked to submit their
Honours dissertation to the department to assess whether the student has the capacity to do a
Master of Archaeology degree.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION INFORMATION

Even though candidate meets all the entry requirements as stipulated by the university, school and
department, admittance to the programme will be subject to availability of suitable staff to supervise
the student.

PhD in ARCHAEOLOGY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Masters degree in Archaeology or related field.
• Before admission, prospective students could be required by the department to demonstrate
adequate knowledge of the area they intend to study
• Candidates from universities other than the University of Venda might be asked to submit their
Masters dissertation to the department to assess whether the student has the capacity to do a
PhD Archaeology degree.

SOCIOLOGY HONOURS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or related fields

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have obtained an average of at least 60% in third year modules

SOCIOLOGY MASTERS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Honours Degree in Sociology or related fields
• Before admission, prospective students could be required by the department to demonstrate
adequate knowledge of the area they intend to study as well as potential for independent
research
• Candidates from universities other than the University of Venda might be asked to submit their
Honours dissertation to the department to assess whether the student has the capacity to do a
Master of Sociology degree.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION INFORMATION

Even though candidate meets all the entry requirements as stipulated by the university, school and
department, admittance to the programme will be subject to availability of suitable staff to supervise
the student.
PhD in SOCIOLOGY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Masters degree in Sociology or related field.
• Before admission, prospective students could be required by the department to demonstrate
adequate knowledge of the area they intend to study
• Candidates from universities other than the University of Venda might be asked to submit their
Masters dissertation to the department to assess whether the student has the capacity to do a
PhD Sociology degree.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

HS18 BA in DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (BADS)

Aim
The BA programme in Development Studies sets out to provide learners with a fundamental
understanding of the key concepts in the field of development, the ability to engage critically
with different development paradigms and current thinking in development studies, and the
practical skills of drafting, analyzing and implementing development policy. The programme
integrates various classical human and social science perspectives (e. g. history, anthropology,
religious studies, philosophy, sociology and political science) with cognitive and practical skills
derived from other disciplines (e. g. economics, management, technology, rural development,
entrepreneurship, gender studies and youth studies) through a common focus on African
development. The practical skills imbedded in the programme ensure that the programme has
a vocational component: problem formulation, project identification, project management,
project evaluation, appropriate research methods, etc.
Career opportunities:
Learners who have mastered the academic and practical skills should be employable in the civil
service at national, provincial and municipal level, as well as find work in development NGOs
and academic policy analysis units, etc.

CURRICULUM (OLD)
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
DST1541 DST1641 DST2541 DMS2641 DST3721 DST3641
DST1542 DS 1642 DST2542 DST2642 DST3541 DST3642
DST1543 DST1643 DST2543 DST2643 DST3542 DST3643
ECS1541 ECS1641 DST2544 DST2644 DST3543 DST3644
YID2645 DST3544

CURRICULUM (NEW)
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
DST1141 DST1241 DST2141 DMS2241 DST3321 DST3241
DST1142 DST1242 DST2142 DST2242 DST3141 DST3242
DST1143 DST1243 DST2143 DST2243 DST3142 DST3243
ECS1141 ECS1241 DST2144 DST2244 DST3143 DST3244
YID2245 DST3144

(HISTORY)
Students who want to major in History should successfully complete two modules on first year
level. Select either Option 1, 2 or 3

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
HIS1541 or HIS1641 or HIS2541 HIS2641 HIS3541 HIS3641
HIS1542 or HIS1642 or HIS2643 HIS3542 HIS3642
HIS1543 HI 1643 HIS3643

FROM 2020
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
HIS1141 or HIS1241 or HIS2141 HIS2241 HIS3141 HIS3241
HIS1142 or HIS1242 or HIS2243 HIS3142 HIS3242
HIS1143 HIS1243 HIS3243

BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN HISTORY.

Modules:
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
HIS5521 HIS5621
HIS5522 HIS5622

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 HIS5523 HIS5624
HIS5524 HIS 5726 Research Project
FROM 2020
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
HIS5121 HIS5221
HIS5122 HIS5222
HIS5123 HIS5224
HIS5124 HIS5326 Research Project

MASTER OF HISTORY (HIS6000/HIS6300)

PhD (HIS7000/HIS7300)

(PHILOSOPHY)
CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
PHI1541 PHI1641 PHI2541 PHI2641 PHI3541 PHI3641
PHI2542 PHI2642 PHI3542 PHI3642

FROM 2020
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
PHI1141 PHI1241 PHI2141 PHI2241 PHI3141 PHI3241
PHI2142 PHI2242 PHI3142 PHI3242

(POLITICAL STUDIES)
Career opportunities:
Public: Public sector in government Departments and related organisations; Regional and sub-
regional organisations such as SADC, African Union (AU), Free Trade Area (FTA); International
Organisations: The United Nations and its specialised agencies such as UNESCO; UNICEF;
UNDP; UNESCO; AND SO ON; Private: Business generally and Industries in particular Non-
governmental organizations (NGO) local and international such as OXFAM; CHRISTIAN AID;
WORLD VISION; CIIR; among others. Academic profession such as research and teaching;
Consultancy.

CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
POL1541 POL1641 POL2541 POL2641 POL3541 POL3641
POL2542 POL3542 POL3642

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
POL1141 POL1241 POL2141 POL2241 POL3141 POL3241
POL2142 POL3142 POL3242

HONOURS IN POLITICAL STUDIES.

Curriculum:
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
POL5521 POL5621
POL5522 POL5622
POL5721 Research Project

Curriculum from 2020:

YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
POL5121 POL5221

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 POL5122 POL5222
POL5321 Research Project
MASTER OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (POL6000/POL6300)
PhD (POL7000/POL7300).

(RELIGIOUS STUDIES)

Modules:
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
RST1541 RST1641 RST2541 RST2641 RST3541 RST3641
RST1542 RST1642 RST2542 RST2642 RST3542 RST3642
RST2543 RST2643 RST3543 RST3643
RST2544 RST2644 RST3544 RST3644

Modules from 2020:

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
RST1141 RST1241 RST2141 RST2241 RST3141 RST3241
RST1142 RST1242 RST2142 RST2242 RST3142 RST3242
RST2143 RST2243 RST3143 RST3243
RST2144 RST2244 RST3144 RST3244

BA HONOURS (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)

Aim
This degree is intended for persons who wish to gain specialized knowledge in religion and
want to combine the religious perspective with other perspectives like politics economics social
science technology and life orientation.

CURRICULUM:
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
RST5621
RST5522 RST5622
RST5523 RST5623
RST5524 RST5624
RST5701 Research Project
CURRICULUM FROM 2020:
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
RST5221
RST5122 RST5222
RST5123 RST5223
RST5124 RST5224
RST5301 Research Project

BA IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: BA (IR)

AIM

The BA (IR) programme is an inter-disciplinary programme that brings a variety of disciplinary

perspectives on issues concerning, among others, governments, international organizations,
national and multinational corporations and NGOs. The programme brings together different ways
of looking at global issues facing the world such as diplomacy, war and peace, poverty, economic
conflict, economic growth and development.

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Career opportunities:
Public Sector: e. g. Departments of International Relations, Trade and Industry, Environmental Affairs,
etc. Private Sector: e. g. National and multinational companies. Specialised Agencies: e. g. SADC, OAU
and any regional political/economic block Local, provincial and national politics. The academic
profession: lecturer or researcher Non-governmental Organisations Consultancy etc.

Specific outcomes

CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
ITR 1541 ITR 1641 ITR 2541 & ITR 2641 & ITR 3541 & ITR 3641
HIS 1543 HIS 1644 ITR 2542 ITR 2642 ITR 3542 ITR 3642
ECO ECO1641/1642** HIS 2541 & HIS 2642 & HIS 3542 & HIS HIS 3644 &
1541/1542** ECS 1641 HIS 2544** or HIS 2644** or ECO 3545 or HIS 3645*** or
ECS 1541 ECO 2541 2641 ECO 3541 ECO 3641

*For students who do not have Mathematics or Economics at Grade 12 level.

**For students who enrolled for ECO 1542 and ECO 1642.
***For students who enrolled for HIS 2644 and HIS 2544.

BA HONOURS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: (BAHIR)

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have obtained an average of at least 60% in third year ITR, HIS, POL or ECO
modules.

CURRICULUM
The programme consists of seven modules and a mini dissertation. In order to proceed with the
Honours programme, the student must successfully complete at least two modules per semester.
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
ITR5521 HIS5626
ITR5522 ITR5622
ITR5523 ITR5624
ITR5721 Research Project HIS5625

FROM 2020
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
ITR5121 HIS5226
ITR5122 ITR5222
ITR5123 ITR5224
ITR5321 Research Project HIS5225

MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: MAIR (Course work)

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• An Honours degree in International Relations, Political Science, History, Economics, related or

similar fields. (Indicate the minimum % for admission)
• Duration

CURRICULUM
The programme consists of eight modules and a mini dissertation. In order to proceed with the mini
dissertation, a candidate must have successfully completed eight modules.

MODULES:

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 FIRST YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
ITR6521 ITR6621
ITR6522 ITR6622
ITR6523 ITR6623/HIS6623 (elective)
ITR6524 ITR6624
ITR6721 (Research Project)
MODULES FROM 2020:
FIRST YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
ITR6121 ITR6221
ITR6122 ITR6222
ITR6123 ITR6223/HIS6223 (elective)
ITR6124 ITR6224
ITR6321 (Research Project)
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN HISTORY
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Modules:
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
HIS5521 HIS5621
HIS5522 HIS5622
HIS5523 HIS5624
HIS5524 HIS5726 Research Project

Modules from 2020:

YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
HIS5121 HIS5221
HIS5122 HIS5222
HIS5123 HIS5224
HIS5124 HIS5326 Research Project

MASTER OF HISTORY (HIS6000/HIS6300)

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PhD (HIS7000/HIS7300)
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

HONOURS IN POLITICAL STUDIES.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Curriculum:
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
POL5521 POL5621
POL5522 POL5622
POL5721 Research Project

Curriculum from 2020:

YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
POL5121 POL5221
POL5122 POL5222
POL5321 Research Project

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BA HONOURS (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

AIM:
This degree is intended for persons who wish to gain specialized knowledge in religion and want to
combine the religious perspective with other perspectives like politics economics social science
technology and life orientation.

CURRICULUM:
YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
RST5621
RST5522 RST5622
RST5523 RST5623
RST5524 RST5624
RST5701 Research Project

CURRICULUM FROM 2020

YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
RST5221
RST5122 RST5222
RST5123 RST5223
RST5124 RST5224
RST5301 Research Project

HSBBT Bachelor of THEOLOGY (BTH)

Duration of the qualification is three years and has 360 credits.
Entry Level Requirements: Grade 12 or RPL according to University Policy.

Aim
The Bachelor of Theology Programme sets out to provide students with a fundamental understanding
of key concepts in the field of theology, the ability to engage critically with different theological
paradigms and current thinking, and practical skills of drafting, analyzing and implementing theological
theory and praxis. The programme integrates various theological perspectives and traditions (e. g.
traditional, Pentecostal and charismatic Traditions) with cognitive and practical skills, some skills derived
also from other disciplines (philosophy, psychology, sociology, history, anthropology), various classical
languages (Greek, Latin and Hebrew) and modern languages, economics and management through a
common focus on Christian Ministry. The practical skills imbedded in the programme have a vocational
component. They include preaching, counseling, house visits, hospital and other crisis visits (e. g. death
or illness in the family).

The programme will equip students with competencies such as management of the church, e. g.
finances, property of the church, leadership, church council. Furthermore, the programme will empower
students with teaching and organizing skills in the church, e. g. Sunday school, youth groups, home
cells and prayer meetings, women’s ministry and groups, men ministry and groups, conferences, etc.

Career opportunities
Students who have mastered the academic and practical skills should be employable in religious
communities, e. g. the Church ministry as pastors, church leaders, as well as teachers in Sunday Schools
and Christian Schools. There are also posts as chaplains in the SANDF, SAPS, Correctional Services and
other governmental departments as well as pastoral counselors in Hospitals and other Health Care
Organizations. Job opportunities are also available in Non-governmental organizations (NGO) such as
CHRISTIAN AID among others. The academic profession such as research and teaching of Theology is
also an option.

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (BTH) PACKAGE

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 NQF

Level
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
7
THE1541 (14) THE1641 (14) THE2541 (14) THE2641 (14) THE3541 (15) THE3641 (15)
THE1542 (14) THE1642 (14) THE2542 (14) THE2642 (14) THE3542 (15) THE3642 (15)
THE1543 (14) THE1643 (14) THE2543 (14) THE2643 (14) THE3543 (15) THE3643 (15)
ECS1541 (14) ECS1641 (14) THE2544 (14) THE2644 (14) THE3544 (15) THE3644 (15)
THE3721 (16) 380
56 56 56 56 76 60

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY (THE 7300)

Prerequisites:
A Master’s degree in theology/religious studies or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the
University of Venda.

Requirements:
An average of 60% for the Master’s degree.
Students with less than 60% average may be admitted to the degree subject to the approval of the
Head of the department. A concept note on a topic to be approved by the Department.

Aim.
The aim of the doctoral programme is to enable students to demonstrate a critical understanding of
the theories and praxis relating to Theology. To use this understanding to develop new insights through
research, and to be able to critically evaluate research and theory to produce new contributions to the
body of knowledge.

Career opportunities.
Teaching and research at Institutions of Higher education and making useful contributions in the
Church, pastoral ministry, faith – based organization, NGO’s and some government Departments.

Curriculum.
Students meet the requirements for this programme through completion of a thesis on a topic approved
by the Department, School and University.

ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS (ECS)

Preamble
Two modules in ECS are compulsory for all first year students in all Schools. Successful completion of
the course is a prerequisite for completing any study programme at the University of Venda.

• English Communication Skills consists of two modules of 15 weeks each. Module one is offered
in the first semester and module two in the second semester. The first semester modules is a
core module and must be taken by all first-year students from all Schools enrolling for the first
time, but also by those from other year groups who are repeating the ECS course. The first-
semester modules is, i.e. ECS 1541, is a prerequisite for students to be allowed to register for
the second-semester module. Attendance of classes is non-optional and will be according to the
provision made by the timetable.

• English Communication Skills is a language-orientated and study skills course designed to help
year 1 students cope with university studies and everyday communication in English. The course
also concentrates on basic computer literacy.
•
• First year English majors in the School of Human Sciences are also required to take English
Communication Skills (ECS 1541 and ECS 1641).
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1.2 Entrance Criteria and General Conditions
Acceptance by the University as a registered student will qualify a student for enrolment in the
course.

English Communication Skills consists of two modules. Student who fail any of the modules will
be allowed to repeat it alongside their second-year, third-year or fourth-year modules, as the
case may be.

1.3 The following modules are offered:

ECS 1541: English Communications Skills (Generic Module)

Second Semester Electives

ECS 1641: English Communications Skills for Human Sciences
ECS 1642: English Communications Skills for Education
ECS 1643: English Communications Skills for Business
ECS 1644: English Communications Skills for Law
ECS 1645: English Communications Skills for Natural and Agricultural Sciences
ECS 1646: English Communications Skills for Environmental and Health Sciences

ENGLISH
The Department of English offers one major: English

2.1 Entrance requirements

• For students who want to major in English, any of the following:
a) Matriculation English 1st Language
b) Matriculation English 2nd Language: E (Higher Grade); D (Standard Grade)
c) GCE (Or Equivalent); O Level (Credit); A Level (Pass)
d) Pass in English as a major at a College of Education
e) Pass in Three Major Courses at Second-Year University Level (or equivalent)
f) Two ECS Modules: Average Marks of 55%

2.2 English Modules

• For more information on how to combine English modules with others, see the BA (Media and
Language Studies) package.

• NB: Student should note that in order to proceed to the second semester module of
any English major at first, second and third levels, successful completion of the first
semester module is a prerequisite. Consequently successful complete of ALL two first
level modulus is a prerequisite for registering the first semester module at second
level, and similarly, successful completion of first and second semester modules is a
prerequisite for registering the two compulsory first semester modules at third level.

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
ENG1561 ENG1661 ENG2561 ENG2661 ENG3541 ENG3641
ENG3542 ENG3642
ENG3643

From 2020
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
ENG1161 ENG1261 ENG25161 ENG2261 ENG3141 ENG3241
ENG3142 ENG3242
ENG3243

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 NB. Level three students must take four modules. ENG3541/3141, ENG3542/3142 and
ENG3641/3241 are compulsory. The fourth module can be either ENG3642/3241 or
ENG3643/3243.

2.3 Accreditation
• Full accreditation for each module depends on the proper fulfilment of all the requirements of
the module, namely:
2.3.1 Regular attendance of lecturers and tutorials
2.3.2 Completion of the required exercises, assignments and projects
2.3.3 Completion of projects, where applicable
2.3.4 Regular consultation as laid down in the Department of English’s Student Handbook.

2.4 AIMS
The English modules are divided into three components. The Language Structure component
deals with the sound system, sound patterning, word structure, sentence structure and
meaning analysis. The Language Usage component examines the uses of English for everyday
communication. It focuses on the varieties of English that is considered standard: Received
Pronunciation. The last component is the Literature component which is designed to open new
vistas in the students’ minds by showing lives, experiences, values and beliefs that are different
from their own. The aim of the Literature component is to make students conversant with
critical concepts as well as literary conventions and how they change. It aims at inculcating a
strong critical sensibility in students.

2.5 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Teaching, research, curriculum advising, media, communication, language advisory, editing,

texts production

2.6 CURRICULUM

NB. Students should note that in order to proceed to the second semester module of any
English major at first, second and third levels, successful completion of the first semester
module is a prerequisite. Consequently successful completion of ALL two first level modules is
a prerequisite for registering the first semester module at second level, and similarly, successful
completion of first and second semester modules is a prerequisite for registering the two
compulsory first semester modules at third level.

BA (HONOURS) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (ELN)

3.1 General information
3.1.1 The minimum period of study for the BA (Honours) in English Language Teaching is one year
full-Tim and two years part-time. The maximum duration of study is two years full-time and
three years part-time. A student who, for any reason(s), is unable to complete the whole
programme in the maximum period allowed will have to apply to the Department for an Extra
year at the end of which s/he will be expected to complete it.
3.1.2 Students do 12 modules from those listed below, chosen in consultation with lecturers and the
Head of Department.

3.2 Admission
• The minimum requirements for admission to the Honours programme is an average mark of 60%
in the ENG three modules (or equivalent) and a recognised teaching qualification. Alternative
entry requirements may be applied under special circumstances.
• Registration with the University for the BA (Honours) in English Language is not a guarantee of
acceptance for enrolment in the Department.

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• Full-time students are required to take a total of 12 modules for the coursework, that is six
modules in each semester. Part-time students do six modules in the first year and another sic on
the second year, that is, three modules in each semester, each module is worth 10 credits.

3.4 Aim

The honours programme in English language teaching aims at equipping practicing second
language teachers and researchers who want to advance their skills. It specifically focuses on
those areas of language acquisition and learning which second language learners encounter in
the learning environment. It looks at how such students can be assisted to be proficient in the
second language.

3.5 Career Opportunities

Teaching, research, curriculum advising, media, communication, language advisory, editing,

texts production

3.6. Curriculum

Students are required to take the two core modules and two electives, as well as the mini-
dissertation. The core modules are worth 25 credits, the electives are worth 20 credits, while
the mini-dissertation carries 30 credits.

NB: Part-time students must take in the first semester of the first year, ELT5522
(core), ELT5523 (core) and ELT5529 (core). In the second semester of the first year,
they must take corresponding modules.

The full list of modules is as follows:

Year
Sem 1 Sem 2
ELT5522 (Core) ELT5622 (Core)
ELT5523 (Core) ELT5623 (Core)
ELT5524 (Elective) ELT5624 (Elective)
ELT5525 (Elective) ELT5625 (Elective)
ELT5526 (Elective) ELT5626 (Elective)
ELT5527 (Elective) ELT5627 (Elective)
ELT5529 (Core) ELT5629 (Core)

From 2020
Year
Sem 1 Sem 2
ELT5122 (Core) ELT5222 (Core)
ELT5123 (Core) ELT5223 (Core)
ELT5124 (Elective) ELT5224 (Elective)
ELT5125 (Elective) ELT5225 (Elective)
ELT5126 (Elective) ELT5226 (Elective)
ELT5127 (Elective) ELT5227 (Elective)
ELT5129 (Core) ELT5229 (Core)

3.7. Once the coursework has been completed, students are required to write a dissertation of five
essays on a subject or text selected in consultation with the supervisor. The dissertation
(ELT5721/5321) carries 20 credits.

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BA (HONOURS) IN ENGLISH LITERATURE STUDIES (ESL)

4.1 General information

4.1.1 The minimum period of study for the BA (Honours) in Literature in English is one year full-Tim
and two years part-time. The maximum duration of study is two years full-time and three years
part-time. A student who, for any reason(s), is unable to complete the whole programme in
the maximum period allowed will have to apply to the Department for an Extra year at the end
of which s/he will be expected to complete it.
4.1.2 Students do 12 modules from those listed below, chosen in consultation with lecturers and the
Head of Department.

4.2 Admission
4.2.1 The minimum requirements for admission to the Honours programme is an average mark of
60% in the ENG three modules (or equivalent) and a recognised teaching qualification.
Alternative entry requirements may be applied under special circumstances.
4.2.2 Registration with the University for the BA (Honours) in Literature in English is not a guarantee
of acceptance for enrolment in the Department.

4.3 Programme
• Full-time students are required to take a total of 12 modules for the coursework, that is six
modules in each semester. Part-time students do six modules in the first year and another sic on
the second year, that is, three modules in each semester, each module is worth 10 credits.

NB: Part-time students must take in the first semester of the first year, ELT5522
(core), ELT5523 (core) and ELT5529 (core). In the second semester of the first year,
they must take corresponding modules.

4.4 Aim
The honours programme in English literary studies aims primarily at enhancing students’
responsiveness to literary art. In essence, the programme aims at conscientiing students to the
role of literary art in the critical interrogation and understanding of topical issues affecting
contemporary society.

4.5 Career opportunities

Teaching, research, curriculum advising, media, communication, language advisory, editing,
texts production

4.6 Curriculum
Students are required to take the two core modules and two electives, as well as the mini-
dissertation. The core modules are worth 25 credits, the electives are worth 20 credits, while
the mini-dissertation carries 30 credits.

The full list of modules is as follows:

Year
Sem 1 Sem 2
ESH5521 (Core) ESH5521 (Core)
ESH5522 (Elective) ESH5622 (Elective)
ESH5523 (Elective) ESH5623 (Elective)
ESH5524 (Elective) ESH5624 (Elective)
ESH5525 (Elective) ESH5625 (Elective)
ESH5526 (Elective) ESH5626 (Elective)
ESH5529 (Core) ESH5629 (Core)
MMT5521 (Core) MMR5623 (core)
MMO5522 (Core) TML5624 (Core)

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Year
Sem 1 Sem 2
ESH5121 (Core) ESH5121 (Core)
ESH5122 (Elective) ESH5222 (Elective)
ESH5123 (Elective) ESH5223 (Elective)
ESH5124 (Elective) ESH5224 (Elective)
ESH5125 (Elective) ESH5225 (Elective)
ESH5126 (Elective) ESH5226 (Elective)
ESH5129 (Core) ESH5229 (Core)
MMT5121 (Core) MMR5223 (core)
MMO5122 (Core) TML5224 (Core)

MASTER OF ENGLISH ENG 6000 BY RESEARCH (ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING OR

LITERATURE)

• Prerequisites
4. An Honours degree in English from the University of Venda or an Institution recognised by
this Department.
5. Candidates should, at a screening interviews, demonstrate adequate knowledge of the area
they intend to study, as well as potential for independent research.

Requirements:
A dissertation on an aspect of the English language or literature in English approved by the
Department.

AIM
• The aim of this programme, which is offered by research only, is to enhance practicing
teachers and researchers develop insights into indepth research perspectives applicable to
literature or second language learners and learning. It seeks to help these language
practitioners develop research arguments and to connect theory and research.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching, research, curriculum advising, media, communication, language advisory, editing,
texts production

CURRICULUM
• Students meet the requirements for this programme through completion of a dissertation on
a topic approved by the Department.

PHD ENG7000/7300 BY RESEARCH (LANGUAGE TEACHING OR LITERATURE)

• Prerequisites
• An M.A. degree in English from the University of Venda or an institution recognised by the
Department.

• Requirement:
• A thesis on any aspect of English Studies (Language and/or literature) approved by the
Department.

7.1 Aim
• The aim of the doctoral programme is to enable learners to demonstrate a critical understanding
of theory relating to developments in English Literature or English Language Teaching and to use
this understanding to develop new insights through research, and to be able to critically evaluate
research and theory.

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7.2 Career Opportunities

Teaching, research, curriculum advising, media, communication, language advisory, editing,

texts production

7.3 Curriculum
• Students meet the requirements for this programme through completion of a thesis on a topic
approved by the Department.

HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Total years Credits (Actual NQF level Full-Time /
name number) Part-Time
Professional 4 480 8 Full Time
Bachelor’s degree
Honours 1 120 8 Full-Time
Honours 2 120 8 Part-Time
Masters 1 240 9
DOC 2 360 10

HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME WILL BE OFFERED IN FULL-TIME AND PART-

TIME BASIS. NOTE THAT THE DURATION FOR PART-TIME IS 2 YEARS
An average of 60% in all undergraduate psychology modules is a minimum requirement for admission
into the programme

Qualification Total years Year 1 Year 2 Credits NQF level

name (Actual
2 years Semester 1 Semester 1 number)
Honours PSY 5131 Research Methodology PSY 5133
(Psychology) PSY 5132 Developmental Personality 120 8
Part Time Psychology Theories
PSY 5221 Research Project
Semester 2
Semester 2 PSY 5231
PSY 5232 Psychotherapeutic Psychopathology
Systems
PSY 5234 Neuropsychology

AFC4546/4146 Afrikaans Language Proficiency [Offered in first semester only]

AFC4546/4146 Afrikaans Language Proficiency [Repeated in second semester]
AFC4546/4146 Afrikaans in Afrika
AFC4546/4146 Nature of Kingship in Ancient Eqypt, the Great Lakes Region and Southern
Africa
AFC4546/4146 Women and Men as Priests, Diviners, Healers, Medicine People and Curers.
AFC4546/4146 Men and Women’s Participation in Communal and Individual Economic
Activities Then and Now.
AFC 4544/4144 Gendered Indigenous Education, Rites of Passage, Games and Sports,
Personal and Social Maturation.
AFC 4545/4145 Rock Art and Wall Paintings; Ethnic Handcrafts in Southern Africa.
AFC 4546/4146 An elective from any Departmental Final year Undergraduate Programme or
Postgraduate Diploma Programme that is related to African Studies or has
vocational relevance.
AFC 4647/4247 Causes of European Migration, Nature of their Settlement, Colonisation and
Dispossession of Africa.
AFC 4648/4248 Women and Men’s Roles in the Family; Kinship Structure and Ubuntu.
AFC 4649/4249 Indigenous Scientific and Technological Principles, Productions and Products.
AFC 4650/4250 Dance and Dances, Music and Musicians, Songs and Songsters among
Southern: African Communities.
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AFC 4651/4251 Historical and Cultural Heritage Holdings and Sites, and Touristic. Attractions
of Southern Africa.
AFC 4652/4252 An elective from any Departmental Final Year Undergraduate Programme or
Postgraduate Diploma Programme that is related to African Studies or has
vocational relevance.
AFC 5541/5141 Research Methodology: for Human Sciences; or
AFC 5542/5142 Research Methodology, Statistical Methods, and and Data Analysis: for Social
Sciences; or
AFC 5543/5143 Research Methodology and Laboratory Practicals: for Natural and Related
Sciences.
AFC 5544/5144 Africa in World Economics: Prospects and Apprehensions;
AFC 5545/5145 Colonisation, and Foreign Exploitation of African Resources;
AFC 5546/5146 African Traditional Scientific Practices and Technology;
AFC 5547/5147 African Traditional Religious Practices and Philosophy (or Sagacity).
AFC 5548/5148 African Archeology, Anthropology and History.
AFC 5549/5149 Indigenous Languages, Literatures and Education.
AFC 5641/5241 Research Project and Thesis Writing
AFC 5642/5242 Africa in World Politics; or World Politics in Africa?
AFC 5643/5243 Ancient Egyptian Civilisations and Southern African Civilisations or Western
African Civilisations, Comparisons and Contrast;
AFC 5644/5244 African Renaissance and Other Developmental Ideologies;
AFC 5645/5245 Indigenous Medical Practices and Curative Science; OR
AFC 5646/5242 Indigenous Cosmology, Seasonal Activities, and Agricultural Practices: and
Food Technology.
AFC 5647/5247 Indigenous Architecture and Habitation.
AFC 5648/5248 Indigenous Socio-Economi Systems and Practices; or
AFC 5649/5249 Indigenous Administrative Practices, Legal Systems and Jurisprudence;
AFC 5650/5250 Indigenous Arts Forms.
AFC 6000/6300 African Studies Dissertation.
AFC 7000/7300 Thesis
AFI 1541/1141 Afrikaans in Afrika
AFI 1641/1241 Introductory Afrikaans: General Communication Skills in Afrikaans
AFI 1642/1242 Introductory Afrikaans: Applied Communication Skills for Afrikaans Language
Teaching
AFI 1643/1243 Introductory Afrikaans: Introduction to Afrikaans Literature
AFI 1644/1244 Introductory Afrikaans: Translation Skills
AFI 1645/1245 Introductory Afrikaans: Applied Communication Skills for Human Sciences
AFI 1646/1246 Introductory Afrikaans: Applied Communication Skills for Social Work
AFI 1647/1247 Introductory Afrikaans: Applied Communication Skills for Communication
Science
AFI 1648/1248 Introductory Afrikaans: Applied Communication Skills for Business and
Management
AFI 1649/1249 Introductory Afrikaans: Applied Communication Skills for the Sciences
AFL 1541/1141 Afrikaans vir die Regte: Basiese Taalgebruik [Afrikaans for Law: Basic
Language Usage]
AFL 1641/1241 Afrikaans vir die Regte: Regs Afrikaans binne die regspraktyk Africa, 1920-
1945
ANT 2541 Semester module consisting of the following:
ANT 2141 Indigenous Knowledge and the Cultural Dimensions of ANT 2141 : Indigenous
knowledge and Cultural Dimensions of Education (7)
ANT 2142 Family, Household and Kinship
ANT 2241 Tying the Knot: Different Perspectives of Marriage
ANT 2242 Culture, Power and Politics
ANT 2641 Semester module consisting of the following:
ANT 2341 Magic, Science, Religion and Witchcraft

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ANT 2342 Culture, Economies and Resources: Foundations of Economic Anthropology
ANT 2441 Creative Culture
ANT 2442 Folklore and Folktales: Methods of passing unwritten history
ANT 2642 Anthropology
ANT 3541 Semester module consisting of the following:
ANT 3141 Fieldwork Techniques
ANT 3142 Environment, Culture and Human Activity
ANT 3241 Globalization: One World, One Culture?
ANT 3242 Violence, Aggression and Terrorism in the Modern World
ANT 3641 Semester module consisting of the following:
ANT 3341 People on the move: Understanding the Reasons for Population Migration
ANT 3342 Contemporary Issues in Anthropology
ANT 3441 Refugees and the Problems of Repatriation and Resettlement
ANT 3442 Travel, Tourism and Culture
ANT 5521 Computer Applications, Qualitative Research and Anthropology
ANT 5522 Selected Topics in Development
ANT 5523 Selected Studies in Culture and Technology
ANT 5524 Research Project: ANT 5524
ANT 5621 Selected Studies on Cultural Interaction
ANT 5622 Museum Anthropology
ANT 5623 Advanced Studies in Culture, Power and Politics
ANT 5624 Urban Anthropology
ANT 5625 Communications Anthropology
ANT 5626 Advanced Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism: 5626
ANT 6000 Dissertation: ANT 6000
ANT 7000 Thesis: ANT 7000
APA 2541 Semester module consisting of the following:
APA 2141 Nature and Scope of Applied Anthropology
APA 2142 Nature and Characteristics of Less Developed
APA 2241 Traditional Worlds and Development
APA 2242 Quality of Life and Cultural Attitudes
APA 2641 Semester module consisting of the following
APA 2341 Culture Change in the modern world
APA 2342 Analysing Human Variation
APA 2441 Applying Anthropology to Business and Industry
APA 2442 Helping the Police: The Forensic Identification of Human
APA 3541 Semester module consisting of the following: 3541
APA 3141 Fieldwork and Ethics in Applied Anthropology
APA 3142 Gender and Development
APA 3241 Forced Relocation and Resettlement
APA 3242 Applying Anthropology to Development
APA 3641 Semester module consisting of the following: 3641
APA 3341 Culture, Health and Healers: The Anthropology of Medical
APA 3342 Anthropological Perspectives on Sustainable Development
APA 3441 Contemporary issues in Applied Anthropology
APA 3442 Selected topics in applying Anthropology to the Museum
APA 5521 Research Data Base
APA 5522 Contemporary debates in Applied Anthropology
APA 5523 The Field Work Paradigm
APA 5524 Research Project: APA 5524
APA 5621 Health
APA 5622 Education
APA 5623 Violence
APA 5624 Agricultural Development
APA 5625 Tourism

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APA 5626 Land reform and resettlement
ARC 2541 Semester Module consisting of the following:
ARC 2141 Man and his Environment
ARC 2241 Specialised Archaeological Analysis
ARC 2641 Semester Module consisting of the following:
ARC 2341 Recreating and Restoring the Artefact
ARC 2441 Beginning: Technology and Culture
ARC 3541 Semester Module consisting of the following:
ARC 3141 Fieldwork: Before and After
ARC 3241 In the Field
ARC 3641 Semester Module consisting of the following:
ARC 3341 Managing the Culture Heritage
ARC 3441 Current Issues in Archaeology
ARC 5521 Methodology for the World of Work
ARC 5522 Historical and Theoretical Windows on Archaeology
ARC 5523 Contemporary Debates and Professional Codes and Ethics
ARC 5524 Research Project
ARC 5621 Current readings in Cultural Resource Management,
ARC 5622 Topics in Palaeo-environmental Studies: 5622
ARC 5623 Origins of Complex Societies
ARC 5624 Advanced Studies in Early Trade and Exchange Systems
ARC 5625 The Role of Gender in the Interpretation of the Past: 5625
ARC 5626 Archaeo-linguistic Studies
ARC 6000 Dissertation: ARC 6000
BMH 1551 History of Music
BMH 1641 History of Music
BMH 2551 History of Music
BMH 2641 History of Music
BMH 3551 History of Music
BMH 3641 History of Music
BML 1541 Music Literacy
BML 1641 Music Literacy
BML 2541 Music Literacy
BML 2641 Music Literacy
BML 3541 Music Literacy
BML 3641 Music Literacy
BMP 1541 Music Practical Studies
BMP 1641 Music Practical Studies
BMP 2541 Music Practical Studies
BMP 2641 Music Practical Studies
BMP 3541 Music Practical Studies
BMP 3641 Music Practical Studies
CIS 1511 Instrument study
CIS 1611 Instrument study
CMH 1551 History of Music
CMH 1641 History of Music
CML 1541 Music Literacy
CML 1641 Music Literacy
CPM 1541 Practical musicianship
CPM 1641 Practical musicianship
CST 1541 Cultural Studies I: Introducing Culture: 1541
CST 1641 Cultural Studies II: History, Theories and Methods: 1641
CTM 1631 Teaching methodology
CTR 1511 Teaching aids and resource development
CTR 1611 Teaching aids and resource development (continued)

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DST 1642 Political Development
DST 1643 Religious Perspectives on Economic Development
DST 2541 Research methods
DST 2542 Economic History of Africa (I)
DST 2543 International Political Economy
DST 2544 Religious Perspectives on Women Empowerment and Development
DST 2642 Economic History of Africa (II)
DST 2643 Tradition and Development
DST 2644 The Ethics of Sustainable Development
DST 3541 Religion Responses to the Environment and Development
DST 3542 Political Economy of African Development
DST 3543 Anthropological Perspective on Development
DST 3544 South Africa since the Mineral Revolution
DST 3641 Social Change and Development
DST 3642 Demographics and Migration
DST 3643 Philosophy of Technology in Development
DST 3644 Public Policy Analysis of Development in South Africa
DST 3721 Project
DWH 1521 History of Western Choral Music
ECO 1541 Economic Principles
ECO 1542 Basic Economics
ECO 1641 Economic Principles
ECO 1642 Basic Economics
ECO 2541 Intermediate macroeconomic theory
ECO 2641 Financial economics
ECO 2645 Financial Economics
ECO 3541 International Trade and Finance
ECO 3641 The South African Economy
ECS 1541 English Communication Skills
ECS 1641 English Communication Skills
ECS 1642 English Communications Skills for Education
ECS 1643 English Communications Skills for Business
ECS 1644 English Communications Skills for Law
ECS 1645 English Communications Skills for Natural and Agricultural Sciences
ECS 1646 English Communications Skills for Environmental and Health Sciences
ELN 5521 Poetics, Modern Critical Theory and Practice
ELN 5523 Language Teaching Methodology & Syllabus Design
ELN 5524 Psycholinguistics
ELN 5529 Language Research Methods: Theory and Practice
ELN 5625 Discourse Analysis
ELN 5626 Language Testing
ELN 5627 Sociolinguistics
ELN 5721 Mini Dissertation
ENG 1561 Introduction to the English Language
ENG 1661 Introduction to Literary Study
ENG 2561 English Structure and Usage Intermediate Level
ENG 2661 Post-coloniality and the African World
ENG 3541 Advanced English Structure
ENG 3542 Advanced English Usage
ENG 3641 Postcoloniality and the Novel
ENG 3642 The Poetry of Love, Protest and Resistance
ENG 3643 The Drama of Class, Race and Cultural Differences
ENG 6000 Dissertation
ENG 7000 Thesis
ERM 1541 The Natural Environment as a system

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ERM 1641 Ecological Principles for Environment Management
ERM 2541 Principles of Resource management
ERM 2641 Pollution and Environmental Quality
ERM 3541 Resource Evaluation and International systems
ERM 3642 Green Politics and Environmental policy analysis
ESL 5521 Poetics, Modern Theory and Practice
ESL 5522 Black South African Literature in English
ESL 5523 Backgrounds to Modern African Literature in English
ESL 5525 Shakespeare: Background and Plays
ESL 5526 The Romantic Period: Background and Essays
ESL 5529 Literary Research Methods: Theory and Practice
ESL 5622 Liberalism and Protest in South African English Literature
ESL 5623 Postcolonial African Literature in English
ESL 5625 Shakespeare’s Sonnets
ESL 5626 The Romantic Period: Poetry
ESL 5721 Mini Dissertation
ETH 1731 Ethnomusicology I
ETH 2731 Ethnomusicology I
GPN 1141 The Genetic Process in News production
GSD 7000 Thesis (Gender Studies)
HGS 5520 Theories of Gender and Social inequalities (compulsory)
HGS 5521 Research Methods in Gender Studies (compulsory)
HGS 5522 Gender Issues in Science Education
HGS 5523 Gender and Health
HGS 5524 Gender and Religion
HGS 5525 Gender and Economic Development
HGS 5527 Language and Gender (Tshivenda)
HGS 5528 Gender in the Novel: Post-Colonialism and Reconstruction
HGS 5530 Mini Dissertation (compulsory)
HGS 5623 Gender and Agriculture
HGS 5624 Gender and Violence
HGS 5625 Gender and Law
HGS 5626 Gender and Environment
HGS 5629 Strategies for Empowerment
HGS 5631 Language and Gender (Linguistics)
HIS 1541 South Africa before Colonisation
HIS 1542 South African Mining History
HIS 1543 Twentieth Century Africa
HIS 1641 South Africa from the Imposition of Colonial Rule to the
HIS 1642 The Southern African Development Community
HIS 1643 Major Contemporary Conflicts in Africa
HIS 1644 Contemporary Middle East
HIS 2541 The Making of Modern South Africa 1899-1961
HIS 2544 Economic Development of Africa
HIS 2641 Europe 1870-1945
HIS 2642 Europe and South America since 1945
HIS 2643 South East Asia 1890-1945
HIS 2644 The Colonial Economics of Africa, 1920-1945
HIS 2647 Twentieth Century Revolutions
HIS 3541 Towards the democratisation of South Africa: 1960
HIS 3542 Inter African Relations
HIS 3545 African Economics, 1945-1970
HIS 3641 International Relations
HIS 3642 Africa and the World
HIS 3643 South East Asia: 1945 to the present

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HIS 3644 Africa and the World
HIS 3645 African Economics, 1970-2000
HIS 5521 Methodology and Techniques of history
HIS 5522 Introduction to Historiography and Philosophy of History
HIS 5523 South Africa's place in the Global Village, 1945 to the present
HIS 5524 Africa before 1900
HIS 5621 Theories of History
HIS 5622 South African Historiography, with a Special Focus on
HIS 5624 Africa after 1900
HIS 5625 African Political Philosophy
HIS 5626 Advanced Studies: Africa and the World
HIS 5726 Research Project: HIS 5726
HIS 6000 Dissertation
HIS 7000 Thesis: HIS 7000
HSMMC 6300 MSW Thesis
INL 2541 Indigenous Law
IPS 1541 Industrial Psychology
IPS 1641 Industrial Psychology
IPS 2541 Industrial Psychology
IPS 2641 Industrial Psychology
IPS 3541 Industrial Psychology
IPS 3641 Industrial Psychology
ISN 1541 Introduction to Isindebele Grammar
ISN 1641 Introduction to Isindebele Literature
ISN 2541 Meaning, sound, word and sentence structure in Isindebele
ISN 2542 Orthography and Terminography
ISN 2641 Origin and development of traditional and modern literature
ISN 3541 The study of meaning in Isindebele
ISN 3542 Language planning and policy
ISN 3641 Society and literature
ISN 3642 Language and society
ISN 5541 Sociolinguistic
ISN 5542 Speech sound in Isindebele
ISN 5543 Figurative language and interpretation in poetry
ISN 5544 Modern prose
ISN 5546 Sentence structure in Isindebele
ISN 5547 Research Project
ISN 5641 Dramatic forms in Isindebele
ISN 5642 Folklore
ISN 5643 Isindebele semantics
ISN 5644 Word structure in Isindebele
ISN 5645 Speech sound in function in Isindebele
ISN 5648 Historical linguistics
ISN 5701 Research methodology in oral and written literature
ISO1541 Industrial Sociology
ISO 1641 Industrial Sociology
ISO 2541 Sociology of organizations
ISO 2641 Sociology of Labour, Industry and Industrialization
ISO 3541 Management Sociology
ISO 3642 Industrial Relations
ISO 5613 Labour relations
ISW 1541 Introduction to Isiswati Grammar
ISW 1641 Introduction to Isiswati Literature
ISW 2541 Meaning, sound, word and sentence structure in Isiswati
ISW 2542 Orthography and Terminography

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ISW 2641 Origin and development of traditional and modern literature
ISW 3541 The study of meaning in Isiswati
ISW 3542 Language planning and policy
ISW 3641 Society and literature
ISW 3642 Language and society
ISW 5541 Sociolinguistic
ISW 5542 Speech sound in Isiswati
ISW 5543 Figurative language and interpretation in poetry
ISW 5544 Modern prose
ISW 5546 Sentence structure in Isiswati
ISW 5547 Research Project
ISW 5641 Dramatic forms in Isiswati
ISW 5642 Folklore
ISW 5643 Isiswati semantics
ISW 5644 Word structure in Isiswati
ISW 5645 Speech sound in function in Isiswati
ISW 5648 Historical linguistics
ISW 5701 Research methodology in oral and written literature
ISW 6000 Dissertation
ISW 7000 Thesis: ISW 7000
ITR 1541 Introduction to International Relations
ITR 1641 Theories of International Relations
ITR 2541 International and Regional Organisations
ITR 2542 International Political Economy
ITR 2641 Political Philosophy
ITR 2642 Foreign Policy Analysis
ITR 3541 International Politics after the Cold War
ITR 3542 International Relations Research Methods
ITR 3641 Conflict and Cooperation in International Politics
ITR 3642 Seminar on international relations
ITR 5521 Research Methods: ITR 5521
ITR 5522 Strategic Studies: Conflict and Management
ITR 5523 International Organisations: ITR 5523
ITR 5622 South Africa's Foreign Policy
ITR 5624 Public Policy Analysis
ITR 5721 Extended Essay (continued in Second
ITR 6521 International Relations Theory
ITR 6522 International Organisations
ITR 6523 International Political Economy
ITR 6524 International Law
ITR 6621 South African Foreign Policy
ITR 6622 Africa's International Relations
ITR 6624 Political Science Research Methods
ITR 6721 Mini Dissertation
LEX 1542 Introduction to Lexicography
LEX 1642 The Art and Science of dictionary-making
LEX 1643 Introduction to Computer Lexicography
LEX 2543 Planning and Management of Lexicographic Projects
LEX 2643 The use of Computers in Lexicographic Projects
LIN 1541 Introduction to the Study of Language
LIN 1542 Text Production 1 – Professional Writing
LIN 1543 Introduction to Sign Language
LIN 1641 The structure of words, phrases and sentences
LIN 2541 Phonology and Syntax 1
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LIN 2641 Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics
LIN 2642 Introduction to Instrumental Phonetics
LIN 2643 Language and the brain
LIN 3541 Topics in Applied Linguistics
LIN 3542 Topics in Non-linear Phonology
LIN 3543 Sign Language Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics
LIN 3641 Logical Semantics and Pragmatics
LIN 3642 Transformational Syntax 2
LIN 3643 Introduction to Computational Linguistics
LIN 5541 Linguistics Research Methodology
LIN 5542 Phonological Theory
LIN 5543 Morphological Theory
LIN 5544 Historical and Comparative Linguistics
LIN 5545 The Linguistics of Sign Languages
LIN 5546 Linguistics in an Educational Context
LIN 5641 Linguistics Research Methodology and Mini Dissertation
LIN 5642 Topics in Sociolinguistics
LIN 5643 Syntactic Theory
LIN 5644 Topics in Psycholinguistics
LIN 5645 Language and Gender
LIN 5646 Linguistics in a Clinical Context
LIN 6000 Master of Arts in Linguistics
LIN 7000 Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics
MGS 6000 Dissertation: MGS 6000
MGS 6001 Coursework and Dissertation (compulsory)
MGS 6521 Advanced Gender Studies (Compulsory)
MGS 6522 Advanced Gender Research Methods (Compulsory)
MGS 6523 Gender and Education
MGS 6524 Gender and Religion
MGS 6621 Social Roles for Women and Men
MGS 6622 Gender and Health
MGS 6623 Gender and Politics
MGS 6624 Gender and Environment
MGS 6625 Gender and Empowerment
MMR 5623 Mass Communication Research(core)
MMT 5521 Mass media theory(core)
MSO 5522 Media sociology(core)
MST 1541 Introduction to Media Studies
MST 1641 Introduction to Media Studies
MST 2541 Basic Principles of Journalism and Print Media
MST 2641 Radio Studies
MST 2642 Television and Film Studies
MST 3541 Media Law and Ethics
MST 3542 The Economics of the Media
MST 3641 Media and the Political Economy
MST 3642 Communication Planning and Media Management
NDA 1541 News and Discourse analysis: 1541
NRR 2541 Newspapers and Representations of Reality
NSO 1541 Introduction to Northern Sotho Grammar
NSO 1641 Introduction to Northern Sotho Literature
NSO 2541 Meaning, sound, word and sentence structure in Northern Sotho
NSO 2542 Orthography and Terminography
NSO 2641 Origin and development of traditional and modern literature
NSO 3541 The study of meaning in Northern Sotho

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NSO 3641 Society and Literature
NSO 3642 Language and Society
NSO 5521 Morphological Theory with special reference to Northern Sotho
NSO 5522 Critical analysis of different types of Northern Sotho
NSO 5523 Northern Sotho Modern Drama
NSO 5524 Historical and Comparative Linguistics
NSO 5525 Northern Sotho Folklore
NSO 5526 A critical analysis of acoustic phonetics
NSO 5621 Syntactical Theory with special reference to Northern Sotho
NSO 5622 Lexicography
NSO 5623 Socio-Linguistics
NSO 5624 Semantic Theory with special reference to Northern Sotho
NSO 5625 Northern Sotho Poetry
NSO 5626 Phonological Theory of Northern Sotho
NSO 5701 Research Project.
NSO 6000 Dissertation: NSO 6000
NSO 7000 Thesis: NSO 7000
NTA 1641 News Transmission and Audience Interpretation
PAD 1541 Public Administration
PAD 1641 Public Administration
PHI 1541 Introduction to Philosophy: And its Meaning for Africa
PHI 1641 The Beginnings of Scientific Thinking: Philosophical
PHI 2541 Scientific Revolutions: Medieval and Modern Contexts
PHI 2542 Philosophy in Action: Social and Political Contexts
PHI 2641 Theory of Knowledge and Logic
PHI 2642 Ethics: The Problem of Moral Thinking and Action
PHI 3541 Contemporary Philosophy and the Critique of Eurocentrism
PHI 3542 African Philosophy and other philosophical perspectives
PHI 3641 Technology, Religion and Values: A Philosophical Inquiry
PHI 3642 Philosophy of the Sciences
POL 1541 Introduction to Political Sciences
POL 1641 Political Studies
POL 2541 Political Transition in South Africa
POL 2542 International Political Economy
POL 2641 Political Philosophy
POL 3541 African Politics
POL 3542 Political Science Research Methods
POL 3641 Comparative Politics
POL 3642 International Relations
POL 5521 Research Methods: POL 5521
POL 5522 International Organisations: POL 5522
POL 5621 South Africa's Foreign Policy
POL 5622 Public Policy
POL 5721 Mini Dissertation
POL 6000 Dissertation: POL 6000
POL 7000 Thesis: POL 7000
PSY 1541 Introduction to Psychology: PSY 1541
PSY 1641 Introduction to Applied Psychology
PSY 2511 Research Proposal Writing Practical
PSY 2541 Introduction to Social Research
PSY 2542 Human Development: PSY 2542
PSY 2641 Psychopathology: 2641
PSY 2642 Social Psychology
PSY 3511 Practicum: Basic Counseling Techniques

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PSY 3542 Therapeutic Interventions
PSY 3611 Research Project Practical (Qualitative and Quantitative)
PSY 3641 Psychological Assessment
PSY 3642 Research Methodologies
RST1541 Introduction to the Academic Study of Religion
RST1542 An Inter-Religious Approach to Sacred Writings
RST1641 World Religions
RST1642 The Origins of the Sacred
RST 2541 Religion in Global Context
RST 2542 African Traditional Healers
RST 2543 Introducing Women, Religion and Culture
RST 2544 Religion and Economic Justice
RST 2641 African Religion: Religion, Philosophy, Culture, and Human
RST 2642 Religion, Technology and Values
RST 2643 Africentric Rites of Passages for Human Development
RST 2644 Religion and Human Rights
RST 3541 Religion, Economics and Ethics
RST 3542 Christian Studies: Foundational Literature
RST 3543 Religious critique of African Renaissance
RST 3544 Science and Religion: Introducing the Issues
RST 3641 Religion and Human Rights
RST 3642 Jewish Religion: Religion and Society in Ancient Israel
RST 3643 The Feminist Study of Religion
RST 3644 Phenomenology of African Religion: The meaning and the
RST 5521 African Religion
RST 5522 African Christianity
RST 5523 New Religions in Southern Africa
RST 5524 Research Methods
RST 5621 The Doctrine of God in near Eastern Religions
RST 5622 The Doctrine of Salvation in Indian Religions
RST 5623 Ancestral beliefs
RST 5624 Research Methods
RST 5701 Mini dissertation
SCW 1541 Introduction to Social Work
SCW 1641 Core Elements of Social Work
SCW 1741 Practical Work: Self & Social Awareness
SCW 2541 Human Behaviour& Social Environment
SCW 2542 Legislation & Social Functioning
SCW 2641 Introduction to Social Work Methods of Intervention
SCW 2642 Assessment in Social Work
SCW 2741 Practical Work Integrated Methods
SCW 2742 Practical Work: Casework
SCW 3541 Intermediate Social Work Intervention
SCW 3542 Specialized Areas in Social Work
SCW 3641 Social Work Related Policies, Legislation &Practice
SCW 3642 Introduction to Research to Social Work
SCW 3741 Practical Work: Group Work
SCW 3742 Practical Work: Community Work
SCW 4741 Advanced Social Work: Marriage Counseling and Family Guidance
SCW 4742 Special Problems Areas in Social Work
SCW 4743 Social Work Management and Supervision
SCW 4744 Social Work Research project
SCW 4745 Advanced Practical Case Work
SCW 4746 Advanced Practical Group Work

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SOC 1541 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1641 Social Institutions
SOC 2541 Social research methodology
SOC 2641 The Sociology of health and illness
SOC 2642 Deviance and Social Problems
SOC 2643 Sociology of the Family
SOC 3541 Social science research methods
SOC 3542 Sociological Theories
SOC 3641 Social change and development: SOC 3641
SOC 3642 Environmental Sociology
SOC 5511 Social research methodology: SOC 5511
SOC 5512 Social theory
SOC 5513 Industrial Sociology
SOC 5611 The Sociology of health and illness
SOC 5612 Social change and development
SOC 6000 Dissertation: SOC 6000
SOC 7000 Thesis: SOC 7000
THE 1541 Old Testament: Studies on the background of the Old Testament and the
Historical books of the Old Testament
THE 1542 Introduction to Systematic Theology & Christian Ethics
THE 1543 Introduction to Practical Theology
THE 1641 New Testament: Background and Canon of the New Testament, Synoptic
Problem and the Gospel of Mark
THE 1642 History of the Early Church
THE 1643 Missiology and Science of Religion
THE 2541 Old Testament Studies on the Early Prophets, the Poetical and Apocalyptic
Literature
THE 2542 Systematic Theology: Anthropology, Christology and Soteriology
THE 2543 Practical Theology – Pastoral Counselling & Homiletics
THE 2544 Research Methods
THE 2641 New Testament: Hermeneutics, the Gospel of John, the Gospel of Luke and
Acts
THE 2642 Church history – Modern Church history
THE 2643 Missiology and Science of Religion II
THE 2644 Practical’s in Practical Theology I: Preaching, Counselling and Church History
THE 3541 Old Testament Studies on the Pentateuch and the Theology of the Old
Testament
THE 3542 Contemporary Trends in Systematic Theology
THE 3543 Christian Leadership and Church Management
THE 3544 Practical’s in Practical Theology II: Preaching, Counselling and Church Ministry
THE 3641 New Testament: Theology and Ethics of the New Testament, the Pauline
Letters and General letters
THE 3642 Church History – Africa and South Africa
THE 3643 Missiology and Science of Religion III
THE 3644 Practical’s in Practical Theology III: Preaching, Counselling, and Church Ministry
THE 3741 Research Project
TIE 1541 Introduction to Interpreting Skills
TIE 154 Introduction to Interpreting Skills
TIE 254 Liaison Interpreting Skills
TIE 2542 Translation Skills
TIE 2641 Intermediate Translation & Interpreting Practice
TML 5624 Theoretical approach to mass communication(core)
TVE 1541 Introduction to Tshivenda Grammar
TVE 1641 Introduction to Tshivenda Literature

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TVE 2542 Orthography and Terminography
TVE 2641 Origin and development of traditional and modern literature
TVE 3541 The study of meaning in Tshivenda
TVE 3542 Language planning and Policy
TVE 3641 Society and Literature
TVE 3642 Language and Society
TVE 5541 Phonetics of Tshivenda
TVE 5542 Phonology of Tshivenda
TVE 5543 Morphology of Tshivenda
TVE 5544 Semantics and Sociolinguistics of Tshivenda
TVE 5545 African Linguistics
TVE 5546 Lexicography and Terminology in Tshivenda
TVE 5641 Syntax of Tshivenda
TVE 5642 Tshivenda Modern Prose
TVE 5643 Drama of Tshivenda
TVE 5644 Tshivenda Modern Poetry
TVE 5645 Tshivenda Traditional Literature
TVE 5646 Tshivenda Lexicography
TVE 5741 Research Methodology and an Article
TVE 6000 Dissertation: TVE 6000
TVE 6521 Ad Advanced study of Tshivenda Phonetics.
TVE 6621 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Phonology.
TVE 6522 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Syntax.
TVE 6622 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Morphology.
TVE 6523 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Semantics
TVE 6623 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Sociolinguistics.
TVE 6524 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Prose.
TVE 6624 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Drama.
TVE 6525 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Poetry.
TVE 6625 An Advanced study of Tshivenda Oral Tradition.
TVE 6725 Mini dissertation
TVE 7000 Thesis
VLV 2641 Visual Literacy and Verbal Significations in Media
XTS 1541 Introduction to Xitsonga Grammar
XTS 1641 Introduction to Xitsonga Literature
XTS 2541 Meaning, sound, word and sentence structure in Xitsonga
XTS 2542 Orthography and Terminography
XTS 2641 Origin and Development of traditional and modern literature
XTS 3541 The Study of meaning in Xitsonga
XTS 3542 Language planning and Policy
XTS 3641 Society and Literature
XTS 3642 Language and Society
XTS 3643 Xitsonga Lexicography and Terminology
XTS 5510 Oral Tradition of Xitsonga
XTS 5511 Xitsonga Prose
XTS 5512 Xitsonga Drama
XTS 5513 Xitsonga Poetry
XTS 5514 An article (compulsory for all students)
XTS 5611 Phonetics of Xitsonga
XTS 5612 Phonology of Xitsonga
XTS 5613 Morphology of Xitsonga
XTS 5614 Syntax of Xitsonga
XTS 5615 Semantics of Xitsonga
XTS 5616 Socio-linguistics of Xitsonga

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XTS 5618 Historical comparative linguistics
XTS 5619 Translation and interpretation
XTS 6000 Dissertation: XTS 6000
XTS 6621 An advanced study of Xitsonga syntax.
XTS 6622 An advanced study of Xitsonga semantics.
XTS 6623 An advanced study of Xitsonga prose.
XTS 6624 An advanced study of Xitsonga poetry
XTS 6721 An advanced study of Xitsonga morphology.
XTS 6722 An advanced study of Xitsonga sociolinguistics.
XTS 6723 An advanced study of Xitsonga drama.
XTS 6724 An advanced study of Xitsonga oral tradition.
XTS 6725 Mini dissertation.
XTS 7000 Thesis
YID 1540 Youth in Development Perspective
YID 1544 Youth Outreach 1
YID 1640 Principles and Practice of Youth Work
YID 1644 Youth Outreach I
YID 2540 Youth and Health
YID 2544 Youth Outreach II
YID 2640 Conflict Resolution Strategies and Skills
YID 2644 Youth Outreach II
YID 2645 Gender and Development
YID 3540 Youth Policy Formulation and Advocacy
YID 3544 Youth Outreach III
YID 3640 Social Research Methods and Techniques I
YID 3644 Youth Outreach III
YID 3645 Gender and Development
YID 3646 Project Monitoring and Evaluation
YID 4540 Social Research Methods and Techniques II
YID 4544 Management Skills
YID 4640 Research Project
YID 4644 Youth Internship IV

PREREQUISITES AND MODULE CODES

Subject Code Prerequisites

Department of Communication and Applied Languages

Linguistics LIN 1541

LIN 1542
LIN 1543
LIN 1641
LIN 2541 LIN 1541/1542/1543/1641
LIN 2542 LIN 1541/1542/1543/1641
LIN 2543 LIN 1643
LIN 2641 LIN 1541/1542/1543/1641
LIN 2642 LIN 1541/1542/1543/1641
LIN 2643 LIN 1543
LIN 3541 LIN 2541/2542/2641/2642
LIN 3542 LIN 2541/2542/2641/2642
LIN 3543 LIN 2543/2643

LIN 3641 LIN 2541/2542/2641/2642

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LIN 3643 LIN 2543/2643

Media Studies MST 1541

MST 1641 MST 1541
NTA 1641 GPN 1541
MST 2541 MST 1541/1641
MST 2641 MST 2541
MST 2642 MST 2541
NRR 2541 NTA 1641
NDA 1541 NTA 1641
VLV 2641 NRR 2541
MST 3541 MST 2641/2642
MST 3542 MST 2641/2642
MST 3641 MST 2641/2642
MST 3642 MST 2641/2642

Department of Development Studies

Development Studies DST 1541

DST 1542
DST 1543
DST 1641
DST 1642
DST 1643
DST 2541 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3
DST 2542 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3
DST 2543 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3
DST 2544 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3
DST 2642 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3
DST 2643 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3
DST 2644 DST 1541/2/3/DST 1641/2/3

DST 3541 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4

DST 3542 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4
DST 3543 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4
DST 3544 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4
DST 3641 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4
DST 3642 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4
DST 3643 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4
DST 3644 DST 2541/2/3/4 DST 2642/3/4

History HIS 1541

HIS 1542
HIS 1543
HIS 1641
HIS 1642
HIS 1643
HIS 1644
HIS 2541 HIS 1543/HIS 1644
HIS 2544 ECO 1542/ECO 1642
HIS 2641
HIS 2642 HIS 1543/HIS 1644
HIS 2644 ECO 1542/ECO 1642
HIS 3541 HIS 2541/2542/2642/2644
HIS 3542 HIS 2541/2542/2642/2644
HIS 3545 HIS 2541/2542/2642/2644

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HIS 3642 HIS 2541/2542/2642/2644
HIS 3643 HIS 2541/2542/2642/2644
HIS 3645 HIS 2541/2542/2642/2644

International Relations ITR 1541

ITR 1641
ITR 2541 ITR 1541/1641
ITR 2542 ITR 1541/1641
ITR 2641 ITR 1541/1641
ITR 2642 ITR 1541/1641
ITR 3541 ITR 2541/2542/ ITR 2641/2642
ITR 3542 ITR 2541/2542/ ITR 2641/2642
ITR 3641 ITR 2541/2542/ ITR 2641/2642
ITR 3642 ITR 2541/2542/ ITR 2641/2642
Philosophy PHI 1541
PHI 1641
PHI 2541 PHI 1541/1641
PHI 2542 PHI 1541/1641
PHI 2641 PHI 1541/1641
PHI 2642 PHI 1541/1641
PHI 3541 PHI 2541/2542/ PHI 2641/2642
PHI 3542 PHI 2541/2542/ PHI 2641/2642
PHI 3641 PHI 2541/2542/ PHI 2641/2642
PHI 3642 PHI 2541/2542/ PHI 2641/2642

Religious Studies RST 1541

RST 1542
RST 1641
RST 1642
RST 2541 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2542 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2543 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2544 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2641 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2642 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2643 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642
RST 2644 RST 1541/1641 or 1542/1642

RST 3541 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or

2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3542 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3543 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3544 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3641 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3642 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3643 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
RST 3644 RST 2541/2641 or 2542/2642 or
2543/2643 or 2544/2644
Political Studies POL 1541

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POL 2541 POL 1541/1641
POL 2542 POL1541/1641
POL 2641 POL 1541/1641
POL 3541 POL 2541/2542/2641
POL 3542 POL 2541/2542/2641
POL 3641 POL 2541/2542/2641
POL 3642 POL 2541/2542/2641

Department of Social Work

Anthropology CST 1541
CST 1641
ANT 2541 CST 1641/CST1541
ANT 2641 CST 1641/CST1541
ANT 3541 ANT 2541/ANT2641
ANT 3641 ANT 2541/ANT2641

Applied Anthropology APA 2541 CST 1541/CST 1641

APA 2641 CST 1541/CST 1641
APA 3541 APA 2541/APA 2641
APA 3641 APA 2541/APA 2641

Archaeology ARC 2541 CST 1541/CST 1641

ARC 2641 CST 1541/CST 1641
ARC 3541 ARC2641/ARC 2541
ARC 3641 ARC2641/ARC 2541

Industrial Sociology ISO 1541

ISO 1641
ISO 2541 ISO 1541/1641
ISO 2641 ISO 1541/1641
ISO 3541 ISO 2541/2641
ISO 3642 ISO 2541/2641
Social Work SCW 1541
SCW 1641
SCW 1741
SCW 2541 SCW 1541/1641/1741
SCW 2542 SCW 1541/1641/1741
SCW 2641 SCW 1541/1641/1741
SCW 2642 SCW 1541/1641/1741
SCW 2741 SCW 1541/1641/1741
SCW 2742 SCW 1541/1641/1741
SCW 3541 SCW 2641/2642/2741/2742
SCW 3542 SCW 2641/2642/2741/2742
SCW 3641 SCW 2641/2642/2741/2742
SCW 3642 SCW 2641/2642/2741/2742
SCW 3741 SCW 2641/2642/2741/2742
SCW 3742 SCW 2641/2642/2741/2742
SCW 4741 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742
SCW 4742 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742
SCW 4743 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742
SCW 4744 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742
SCW 4745 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742
SCW 4746 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742
SCW 4747 SCW 3641/3642/3741/3742

Sociology SOC 1541

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SOC 2541 SOC 1541/1641

SOC 2641 SOC 1541/1641

SOC 2642 SOC 1541/1641
SOC 2643 SOC 1541/1641
SOC 3541 SOC 2541/2641or 2642 or 2643
SOC 3542 SOC 2541/2641or 2642 or 2643
SOC 3641 SOC 2541/2641or 2642 or 2643
SOC 3642 SOC 2541/2641or 2642 or 2643

Department of English

English ENG 1561

ENG 1661 ENG 1561
ENG 2561 ENG 1561/ENG 1661
ENG 2661 ENG 2561
ENG 3541 ENG 2561/ENG 2661

ENG 3542 ENG 2561/ENG 2661

ENG 3641 ENG 3541/ENG 3542
ENG 3642 ENG 3541/ENG 3542
ENG 3643 ENG 3541/ENG 3542

MER Mathivha Centre for African Languages

Northern Sotho NSO 1541

NSO 1641
NSO 2541 NSO 1541/NSO 1641
NSO 2542 NSO 1541/NSO 1641
NSO 2641 NSO 1541/NSO 1641
NSO 3541 NSO 2541/2542/2641
NSO 3542 NSO 2541/2542/2641
NSO 3641 NSO 2541/2542/2641
NSO 3642 NSO 2541/2542/2641

Tshivenda TVE 1541

TVE 1641
TVE 2541 TVE 1541/1641
TVE 2542 TVE 1541/1641
TVE 2641 TVE 1541/1641
TVE 3541 TVE 2541/2542/2641
TVE 3542 TVE 2541/2542/2641
TVE 3641 TVE 2541/2542/2641
TVE 3642 TVE 2541/2542/2641

Xitsonga XTS 1541

XTS 1641
XTS 2541 XTS 1541/1641
XTS 2542 XTS 1541/1641
XTS 2641 XTS 1541/1641
XTS 3541 XTS 2541/2542/2641
XTS 3542 XTS 2541/2542/2641
XTS 3641 XTS 2541/2542/2641
XTS 3642 XTS 2541/2542/2641
XTS 3643 XTS 2541/2542/2641

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 NB: All first and second year modules must be completed before attempting third-year
modules.

MODULE CONTENT

CML1121/1121: Music literacy: A first semester module, which aims at introducing students to the
elements of music with continued emphasis on music notation.

CCM 1511/1111: History of choral music: This module will trace the development of Western choral
music from the gothic period to the 21 st century. There will be an in-depth study of different musical
styles of periods.

CTD 1521/1121: Choral training and directing: students will be introduced to human voice and the
important aspects of choir training such as posture/ breathing, tone, balance, blending, dynamics and
rhythm.

CPM 1511/1111: Practical musicianship: students will be assisted to develop a good musical ear by
teaching them how to sight sing, rhythmic and melodic dictation.

CBK 1511/1111: Basic keyboard training: This module will equip a student with a working knowledge
of a keyboard to assist him or her in choir training.

CML 1621/1221: Music literacy: A continuation from first semester. Students will further be equipped
with knowledge concerning chord construction and modulations/transitions.

CCM 1611/1211: History of choral music: This module will trace the development of South African
choral music. Students will be equipped with knowledge pertaining to choral eisteddfods and also prolific
South African choral music composers.

CTD 1621/1221: Choral training and directing: A continuation from first semester. Special
emphasis will be put on training techniques. Students will be expected to demonstrate their practical
knowledge by handling choirs themselves.

CPM 1611/1211: Practical musicianship: A continuation from first semester. Students will then
be expected to demonstrate perfect pitch, which addresses intonation.

CBK 1611/1211: Basic keyboard training: A continuation from first semester. Students will be
required to extend their practical abilities with more technical keyboard technique.

DML 1521/1121: Music Literacy: A first year module, which aims at introducing students to the
elements of music with continued emphasis on music notation and rudimentary theory. Concomitant
with this, special attention will be paid to dual notation (staff and tonic solfa) reading and singing.

DPM 1521/1121: Aural skills: A first year module, during the course of which students will be
assisted to develop the perception of pitch, rhythm and metre organisation. Sight–singing and dictation,
based mainly on the tonic solfa system, will be accorded special attention.

DKT 1521/1121: Keyboard technique 1: This course will provide a student with a working
knowledge of the keyboard to assist him or her in choir training, arranging, improvisation, harmony
and composition.

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to extend their practical abilities with more technical and specialised keyboard techniques.

DCT 1521/1121: Choir training 1: Students will be introduced to knowledge about the human voice
and the important aspects in choir training such as: stance/posture, breathing techniques, voice
production, intonation, dynamics, blend, balance, rhythm and tempo.

DCT 2521/2121: Choir training 2: Only students who have passed choir training 1 take this course.
It is a continuation from the first year of study. Special emphasis will be put training techniques.
Students will extend their practical skills by handling choirs themselves.

DWH 1521/1121: History of Western Choral Music: This module for first year students will trace
the development of Western choral music from the period of Palestrina, Byrd and Lassus to that of
Barber and Britten. There will be an in-depth study of the different musical styles of the periods, and
the relevant performance criteria.

DAH 1521/1121: History of African Choral Music: This module, also for first year students, will
trace the development of African choral music form the period of master composers such as Tiyo Soga,
John Knox Bokwe and Enoch Sontonga to the present generation. Emphasis will be on an in-depth
study of the different musical styles of the periods. The study will also trace the gradual attempt (and
the significance thereof) by South African composers through the years to incorporate indigenous
traditional musical features in their works.

DCC 2521/2121: Choral Direction/Conducting: To be taken in the second year, this module will
help students to develop their skills in conducting techniques, performance or/and stage etiquette,
selecting repertory, auditioning, rehearsal procedures, building a concert programme, and other
necessary skills. Under the supervision of a staff member of the Music Department, the student will be
required to work practically with choirs/a choir. At the end of the year, the student will be required to
submit a concert programme, with programme notes, after approval of which the student will give an
end of- year public concert with a choir/choirs of his/her choice. Members of staff of the department
and an external examiner will evaluate the concert performance.

DHC 2521/2121: Elementary Harmony and Counterpoint: This second year module will consist
of elementary four-part harmony and basic counterpoint. It also entails the study of harmonic concepts
as applied in improvisation, composition and arranging.

DMC 2521/2121: Introductory Composition: A second year module forming an introduction to

basic composition skills. Students will be introduced to basic, systematic approaches to the art of
composing in the choral idiom, such as; exploration of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic principles. The
module is designed to give students, particularly those aspiring to be choral music composers, some
fluency in setting down musical thoughts.

DMA 2521/2121: Arranging: In order to enable the student to learn to recreate the many different
traditional and contemporary folk songs in a professional manner, or create new ones, the fundamental
arranging techniques will be introduced during the second year.

MST5521: Mini-Research Project:

This module introduces students to the concept of research as it functions in Media Studies and other
related fields. It requires students to investigate a topic in Media Studies using research processes. The
module, which will be taught in both the first and second semesters, provides students with an
opportunity to understand the research process and to participate in it by designing their own studies,
collecting and analyzing data, presenting results and writing up their research reports.

Digital Media Literacy

The emergence of new digital technologies has transformed both the global media landscape and
society. New business models and communication platforms are changing established norms and
practices of doing journalism. Audiences which were once mere consumers of media products have

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become producers, resulting in a new kind of journalism, citizen journalism. This module explores the
role played by the new digital technologies in shaping and transforming both the media and society. It
explores how the digital culture is related to power and social change. The module will raise questions
about how the new digital technologies are impacting notions of privacy and freedom of expression.

Mass Media Theory

This module provides an overview of some of the important theories of mass communication to help
students describe and explain media communication. It will help students study media communication
from various theoretical perspectives such as the perspective of content and language, media and
society, audiences and effects and media organization. Major theoretical traditions such as cultural
studies, post-modernism, feminism and political economy will also be examined in this module.

Advanced Radio Studies

The radio industry is changing because of the new digital technologies. This module, therefore, will
enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of the radio environment. It examines the history
and contemporary forms of radio broadcast in the age of digital technologies and it also provides
students with an opportunity to develop specialised skills and knowledge in radio broadcasting. Students
will examine a wide range of topics including the management of a radio station, writing scripts for
radio, audio streaming to name a few.

Media Analysis
The primary aim of this module is to equip students with the analytical tools necessary to think critically
about media texts from different perspectives. The module will introduce students to the techniques
and practices which will enable them to understand meanings embedded in media texts as well as how
these are a product of power structures that shape our lives, politics and economics. Through this
module, students will understand the different interpretations that audiences have of media products
and the institutions that produce them.

Media Sociology
This module examines the development, structure, and functions of the media in society as well as
institutional factors that influence the production, dissemination and consumption of media texts. It
explores both the legacy and emerging media’s impact on society as well as how society impacts on
them, their organizational, foundational and business practices as well as how consumers engage with
them. The complex ways in which the media interact with social forces economics, politics, social, legal,
technological as well as cultural forces is also examined in this module. The module will also focus on
media representations of different phenomena such as race, class, and gender. Emphasis will be placed
on the students’ ability to critically analyse the media and their messages, including discussions on
various communication theories, how they have been used to study media and the major findings from
these studies.

Gender, Race, Class and the Media

This module critically examines gender, race and class issues as represented in both traditional and
social media. Students will be helped to understand how, through their representation of gender, race
and class, media shapes identities and people’s views of others. The module explores the way media
influences society’s expectations of the social roles and norms of women, men and minority groups.

Media and Development

This module introduces students to the fundamentals of development and communication. It explores
the key concepts, theories, case studies and practical media skills around media and development. It
provides students with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the main approaches and theories
to development, the role of media and communication in social change as well as globalization. The
module will offer an interdisciplinary education and training in classical and contemporary theories on
development and the application communication theories in the development process. The module will
enable students to examine the interface between media, communication and development in the global
South.

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Advanced Media Management
This module explores the essentials of media management by closely examining the economics, social,
cultural and policy contexts of media organisations. It examines classical and contemporary principles,
theories and practices in media management. It exposes students to management issues, challenges,
practices and approaches in different media environments, be it in the legacy media, emerging media
and social media. Students will be exposed to different theoretical and practical approaches of managing
media businesses, understanding of leadership styles in the changing media environments. Students
will be equipped with skills of providing leadership in the creating of content for both the traditional
and emerging media, management of human and financial resources as well as developing marketing
communication plans for their businesses. They will also be exposed to knowledge on marketing media
in competitive environments, legal and procedural aspects in digital and traditional media, as well as
theoretical aspects of media leadership and content creation.

Advanced Television Studies

This module introduces students to critical approaches to understanding the significance of television
as a pervasive medium of everyday and popular culture. It examines the history, economics and cultural
impact of television on society placing emphasis on how television has shaped consumer desires and
anxieties in relation to race, class and gender. The module equips students with a set of theoretical and
practical skills to critically understand the role of television in society, its ubiquity, its formal properties
and technological apparatus. It enables students to develop critical skills to understand the politics of
televisual representations, its industrial formats and its changing future. Students are exposed to a
range of methodological approaches for understanding television in a critical way.

Global Media Systems

This module examines mass media structures, institutions, infrastructures, ownership patterns,
practices and cultures from a global perspective. It analyses international communication theories. The
global media market place, international communication flows. Students will examine specific
communication and media systems, and international media products such as film, music, radio,
television, online media content as well as advertising and their impacts on transnational audiences
using different theoretical lenses. The module will familiarize students with multi-cultural global
perspective of a multi-media world. The ultimate objective of the module is to lay a foundation of media
literacy by exposing students to multi-cultural media systems through an exploration of theoretical and
practical concepts of global media using historical and contemporary perspectives. Issues of cultural
fusion, cultural autonomy, political rights, social justice, and debates on communication flows, media
systems of different world regions, global media representations will be the main emphasis of the
module.

African Media Systems

This module surveys the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial media systems of in different African
countries. It equips students with the analytical skills to interrogate the historical developments and
contemporary structures in time and space. Historical, social, technological, legal, economic and political
factors that shape the different media systems in different historical epochs will be examined. Students
will be equipped with skills to draw comparisons between different African countries that have
experienced different colonial administrative systems, be it Anglophone, Francophone or Lusophone. A
case study approach will be adopted to enable students draw the comparison. These systems will be
chosen according to the regions of Africa, namely Southern Africa, East Africa, West Africa and North
Africa

LIN5521 :Linguistics Research Methodology

The course aims to introduce students to research methods in linguistics, with special emphasis on
corpus linguistics. It also focuses on the formulation of research questions and the formal
requirements of a mini-dissertation and research methodology.

Phonological Theory
The course aims to advance students’ knowledge of phonology by presenting the development of
phonological theory and its motivations; providing students with an in-depth understanding of further
areas in theoretical phonology; providing an opportunity to critically analyse theoretical approaches to

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phonological data; allowing students a forum in which to evaluate theoretical approaches; and
enhancing students’ critical reading and language analysis skill.

Morphological Theory
The aim of the course is to help students to use the meta-language in order to enable them to
identify and define the main morphological phenomena and formation processes of English words.

Historical and Comparative Linguistics

The course aims introduces students to language change from a historical perspective and knowledge
of the more important theories of language change.

The Linguistics of Sign Language

The course seeks to equip students with knowledge and information which will enable them to
communicate and understand deaf and hard of hearing people through the use of sign language.

Linguistics in Educational Contexts

This course aims to enable students to evaluate typical explanations of national language policies in
education; equip them with knowledge on theories and approaches to language acquisition and literacy
practices in education; provide students with skills to evaluate educational discursive content across all
structures of the society; and demonstrate skills for understanding, analysing and interpreting topical
issues communicating and addressing societal injustices relating to education.

Linguistics Research Methodology and Mini-dissertation

The course aims to introduce students to research methods in linguistics, with special emphasis on
corpus linguistics. It also focuses on the formulation of research questions and the formal
requirements of a mini-dissertation and research methodology.

Topics in Sociolinguistics

The course seeks to equip students with the principal concepts of sociolinguistics. They will be taught
how different varieties and features of language spread, change or disappear; the key findings of
sociolinguistics; language variation and the social, linguistic and contextual characteristics which help
to shape it; issues related to language in its social context; and the methodologies of analysing a piece
of sociolinguistic data.

Syntactic Theory

This course will help students develop an advanced understanding of the morphosyntactic structures
of human languages, and of the concepts and goals of syntactic analysis to make sense of such
structures. Students will gain practical experience in solving syntactic problems through considering
data from different languages.

Topics in Psycholinguistics

Psycholinguistics is the scientific study of language from a psychological point of view. This course
serves as an introduction to psycholinguistics and it will examine key issues concerning how language
is acquired, represented and processed in the brain (with particular focus on acquisition and learning
of a second language). Major psychological mechanisms/processes involved in language comprehension
and language production will be covered and contemporary research on first and second language
acquisition will be discussed.

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Language and Gender
This course equips students with knowledge and information of how language is used to portray gender
in different contexts.

Linguistics in a Clinical Context

This course seeks to equip students with knowledge of theoretical approaches and practices that
facilitate language structures, language acquisition and production and analysis of communication
disorders; to enable students to evaluate typical explanations of language impairments from a linguistic
perspectives; and to demonstrate skills for understanding, analysing and interpreting topical issues
about communication difficulties for servicing the society.

YID 1540 : Youth in Development Perspective

Prerequisites : None
Credits : 16
Module Content : The module gives an overview of the subject of youth in development.
It introduces the students to the following: The definition of youth, and development. Roles and
functions of a youth worker in a community setting. Differences between development and community
work. The history of community work in South Africa. Conceptual definition of empowering. Areas where
young people need development. Group dynamics and formation

YID 1544 : Youth Outreach I

Prerequisites : None
Credits : 16
Module Content : This is a field practical module intended to develop students as youth
development practitioners. The students’ use of self in professional setting will be explored. The spirit
of working as a team will be promoted. The students will also be taught to understand the realities of
challenges facing youths in South Africa. The module will look explaining outreach and the role of the
Youth development Worker. The students will also be equipped with skills to enable them to be effective
and efficient Youth Development Practitioners. The skills such as recording, facilitating meetings,
preparing for outreach, time management etc. The students will undertake practical assignment
intended to prepare them to their roles as interviewers, observers and evaluators in their communities.

YID 1640 : Principles and Practice of Youth Work

Prerequisites : YID1540
Credits : 16
Module Content : This module will cover, among others, historical overview of traditional
youth development practice in South Africa, the development of youth work practice in South Africa,
conceptualization of youth in different cultural settings within South Africa, the emergence of youth and
civil society organizations in post-independence South Africa, the dual character of African youth, the
challenges faced by youth development practitioners as well as those faced by young people, . Working
with youths as individuals and as groups in organizations, the various principles underlying the youth
development practice, the priority youth groups as focus of the profession, the professionalization
process and the current status and the role of the professional youth development practitioner.

YID 1644 : Youth Outreach I

Prerequisites : YID1544
Credits : 16
Module Content : Understanding of critical skills needed in outreach such as
presentation. The students will be introduced to communication as an effective outreach tool. The
various communication skills such as interviewing, presentation, report writing, listening, responding,
assertiveness, empathy, authenticity, etc. will be explored. These skills are necessary for effective
outreach.

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YID 2540 : Youth and Health
Prerequisites : YID 1540
Credits : 16
Module Content : A review of the concept of health, patterns and effect social
construction on Health and well-being, health education and promotion strategies, impact of youth
lifestyles on their health, sexual and health reproductive health, youth needs arising from psychological
change, physical developments, behavioural change, and those arising from social environment.

YID 2544 : Youth Outreach II

Prerequisites : YID1644
Credits : 16
Module Content : This module introduces outreach in the context of community
development in South Africa. It also covers programme preparation, planning, implementation and
evaluation including community development theory and practice. Students are expected to conduct
community profiling and propose a project which can help to address the identified challenges facing
youth.

YID 2640 : Conflict Resolution Strategies and Skills

Prerequisites : YID 2540
Credits : 16
Module Content : The module prepares the student to understand conflict as an
inevitable part of their professional lives. They will be taught about various approaches, theories,
strategies and tactics of conflict resolution and how to handle it. The role of the Youth Development
Practitioner in conflict resolution at an individual and group level as well as the impact of conflict on
youth and their development will also be explored.

YID 2644 : Youth Outreach II

Prerequisites : YID2544
Credits : 16
Module Content : This is a practical module which aims at outlining challenges such
abuse, abandonment, homelessness, bullying, delinquency, poverty, depression, any self-harming/
destructive behaviour as well as developing strategies to address vulnerabilities of youth. The students
will also be trained to review effectiveness of the Minimum Standards for Child and Youth Care in South
Africa to provide support youth at-risk.

YID 2645 : Gender and Development

Prerequisites : None
Credits : 16
Module Content : The module will expose the students to a range of theoretical
perspectives in gender, development and feminist traditions e.g. radical, social, democratic,
conservative perspective. It will explore the implications of such theories for Youth in development.
Students will acquire knowledge that will enable them to engender the policy and programme of
development process.

YID 3540 : Youth Policy Formulation and Advocacy

Prerequisites : YID 2540
Credits : 16
Module Content : This module introduces students to the process of policy formulation
to address challenges facing the youth. The students will be taught about different policies and welfare
services which affect the youth. They will be familiarized with national and international policies and
strategies. Students will be taught about the role of youth worker as an advocate for youth policies.

YID 3544 : Youth Outreach III

Prerequisites : YID 2644
Credits : 16
Module Content : This outreach module will teach the students about the effective
outreach intervention strategies. The students will do concurrent placements in local organizations

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where they are required to identify challenges facing the youth and develop an action plan to address
the identified problems. The students will also be required to do presentations on their action plan
developed to address challenges facing the youth.

YID 3640 : Social Research Methods and Techniques I

Prerequisites : YID 2640
Credits : 16
Module Content : The students will be taught the basics of the research process and the
operationalization of various research concepts.

YID 3644 : Youth Outreach III

Prerequisites : YID 3544
Credits : 16
Module Content : The students will be required to do concurrent placements in local
organizations and initiate and implement developmental programmes to address challenges faced by
the youth. They will also go out to the community and implement the plan they have developed in the
first semester to address the identified challenges facing the youth. Students will also be required to
compile report on the action taken to address challenges facing the youth and will also have to present
the report.

YID 3646 : Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Prerequisites : YID 3540
Credits : 16
Module Content : The module focuses on establishment of community development
projects as well as initiating and implementing training programs. The students will be taught on
monitoring and evaluation strategies. The students will also be required to evaluate the effectiveness
of the youth policies in addressing challenges facing the youth.

YID 4540 : Social Research Methods and Techniques II

Prerequisites : YID 3646
Credits : 16
Module Content : This is a practical process to engage students in conducting the
research. The students will each identify their research problem, research design, and data collection
within a practitioner framework, reliability, and validity, the impact of cultural, social and other factors.
Approaches and use of different methods of data collection.
Selection and Measurement of Variables
Sampling, Data Collection and Analysis
Options in Proposal and Report Writing
The students should be able to submit an acceptable research proposal at the end of the module.

YID4544 : Management and Leadership Skills in Youth Work

Prerequisites : YID 3644
Credits : 16
Module Content : This module will equip students with basic management and
leadership skills. It will focus on youth development worker as leader, covers self-management,
management of youth groups, managing staff, organizational communication and development, and
change management. The concepts related to social change including the model of good practice will
be reviewed.
The students will be introduced to the strategic management process. They will be taught on how to
compile action plans and also on conducting SWOT analysis.

YID4640 : Research Project

Prerequisites : YID 4540
Credits : 16
Module Content : Students will submit their research project proposals. Proposals will be
reviewed by supervisors and presented to the entire department. The students will collect data, analyze
and write a mini dissertation/ research project.

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YID4644 : Youth Internship IV
Prerequisites : YID 3644
Credits : 16
Module Content : This module will provide students with an opportunity to apply the
knowledge and theories they have learned in class because the students will be placed in an agency
providing youth development services for a continuous period of not less than four months. They will
preferably be placed in an organization providing youth development services. The student will form
part of the agency within which they are placed. They will carry all their duties under the supervision
of the field supervisor. The University will also send a Youth Outreach Coordinator or a Lecturer to the
field sites during the students’ placement period to assess students on placement.

On return, the students will be expected to submit their portfolios of evidence/ reports and make oral
presentations on their field experiences. They will be assessed on their written work (portfolios of
evidence/ reports), oral presentations as well as their evaluation by the outreach coordinator and the
field supervisor. They are expected to be able to analyze the functioning of the organizations, the
policies, services and the communities within which the organizations is located. The students will be
expected to initiate a developmental project independently under the supervision of the field supervisor.
The use of professional self will be emphasized.

AFC 4541 : Nature of Kingship in Ancient Eqypt, the Great Lakes Region and
Southern Africa.
Credits :
Module Content : * Geography, human settlement and history of Egypt
• Agriculture and Mathematics in Egypt
• Science and Technology in Egypt
• Astrology and Religion in Egypt
• Writing. Literature, Art and Religion in Egypt
• Architecture, Astrology and Religion in Egypt
• Politics, Warfare, and Territorial Defence in Egypt

AFC 4542 : Women and Men as Priests, Diviners, Healers, Medicine People and
Curers.
Credits :
Module Content : * Geography, terrain and history of the Great Lakes Kingdom
• Nature of Devine Kingships in the Area
• Religion and Philosophy in the Great Lakes Area
• Music, dance, song and literature of the Great Lakes Area
• Settlement and Warfare in the Great Lakes Area
• Totemism and Caste or Class in the Great Lakes Area
• Scienctific Ideas and Practices in the Great Lakes Area:
Astronomy; Medicine, Mathematics, Chemistry, Architecture.

AFC 4543 : Men and Women’s Participation in Communal and Individual Economic
Activities: Then and Now.
Credits :
Module Content :

AFC 4544 : Gendered Indigenous Education, Rites of Passage, Games and Sports,
Personal and Social Maturation.
Credits :
Module Content :

AFC 4545 : Rock Art and Wall Paintings; Ethnic Handcrafts in Southern Africa.

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Module Content :

AFC 4546 : An elective from any Departmental Final year Undergraduate

Programme or Postgraduate Diploma Programme that is related to
African Studies or has vocational relevance.
Credits :
Module Content :

SECOND SEMESTER

AFC 4647 : Causes of European Migration, Nature of their Settlement, Colonisation

and Dispossession of Africa.
Credits :
Module Content :

AFC 4648 : Women and Men’s Roles in the Family; Kinship Structure and Ubuntu.
Credits :
Module Content :

AFC 4649 : Indigenous Scientific and Technological Principles, Productions and

Products.
Credits :
Module Content :
AFC 4650 : Dance and Dances, Music and Musicians, Songs and Songsters among
Southern African Communities.
Credits :
Module Content :

AFC 4651 : Historical and Cultural Heritage Holdings and Sites, and Touristic
Attractions of Southern Africa.
Credits :
Module Content :

AFC 4652 : An elective from any Departmental Final Year Undergraduate

Programme or Postgraduate Diploma Programme that is related to
African Studies or has vocational relevance.

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