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Overview
Key facts
- Embark on a transformative journey with the University of Johannesburg’s accredited Short Course in Advanced Social Research (ASR) designed to empower working professionals with social research skills and knowledge.
- Experience the perfect blend of academic rigour and practical application tailored to meet the research-related demands of today’s professionals and workplaces.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Join us for two block weeks on campus in 2025, where you’ll engage in enriching theoretical discussions and hands-on activities.
- Delve deep into critical evaluations of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, while gaining experience with SPSS software.
- You will also have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive research proposal.
- Assignments are strategically scheduled throughout the first semester of 2025 to ensure a seamless learning journey.
- Topics covered during the course include philosophies in social research, various methodological frameworks, qualitative interviews and focus groups, qualitative data analysis techniques, ethics in social research, reflexivity and well-being in research and intersectionality in research, among others.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology View 8 other Short Courses in Sociology in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All you need is an Honours degree in the Social Sciences or any related field. We also welcome applications via Recognition of Prior Learning.
Tuition Fee
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International
13000 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13000 ZAR per year -
National
13000 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13000 ZAR per year
Living costs for Johannesburg
8434 - 12036 ZAR /month
Living costs
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