4 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Programs in South Africa

There are 4 Social Sciences & Psychology programs in South Africa, spread across 3 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Fort Hare, Central University of Technology and Univerisity of Mpumalanga come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Fort Hare provides an in-depth understanding of social work practice, principles, and ethics, preparing students for a re...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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2Diploma

#24 in South Africa South Africa

Community Development Work

Central University of Technology — The Diploma in Community Development Work at Central University of Technology equips students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in var...

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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3Bachelor's Degree

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Geography

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Geography at the University of Mpumalanga is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of geographical concepts and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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4Bachelor's Degree

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography

Univerisity of Mpumalanga — The Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography at the University of Mpumalanga offers a comprehensive exploration of the interactions between people and their environment....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Fort Hare has the largest research record in this group, with 353,278 citations and an h-index of 198.

Inside the course list

By level: 3 bachelor's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Univerisity of Mpumalanga offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Social Sciences & Psychology in South Africa?

University of Fort Hare (#16 in South Africa), Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) and Univerisity of Mpumalanga (#26 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in South Africa?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in South Africa?

Univerisity of Mpumalanga, with 2, ahead of University of Fort Hare (1).

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