Program Overview

BA Honours in Urban Studies

The BA Honours (Urban Studies) programme introduces students to critical perspectives on urbanisation and city development. Students become familiar with debates on the politics of cities and institutions, informality, consumption, and ways in which people participate in and reshape city life. Considerable emphasis is placed on guiding students to conduct independent quantitative research. The programme offers skills in theory, report writing, and problem-solving. Students also acquire SPSS skills and competencies and have to complete a 120-hour internship.

General

• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Department: Department of Sociology
• Programme Level: Postgraduate
• Programme Name: BA Honours in Urban Studies
• Programme Code: H7048Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 120
• SAQA: 73758
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway
• Duration of Study: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time

Purpose

The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of urban studies, including the politics of cities, institutions, informality, consumption, and participation in city life. It aims to equip students with the skills necessary to conduct independent quantitative research, including theory, report writing, problem-solving, and SPSS skills.

Admission Requirements

Admission will be considered for a student who completed one of the following major subjects with a minimum of 65%:

• Sociology
• Industrial Sociology
• Geography
• Philosophy
• Historical Studies
• Development Studies
• Psychology
• Industrial Psychology
• Politics
• Public Governance
• Social Work as a major (up to third-year level) in the preceding BA Degree. If a student does not comply with the requirements mentioned above, admission may be granted by the Dean of the Faculty, at the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department.

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic credit.

Programme Fees

• The programme fees are not specified in the provided context.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of programmes tailored to meet the needs of students and the industry, focusing on areas such as professional development, research, and community engagement.