School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences is in the cutting edge of training leading social scientists who contribute greatly in the provision of much sought leadership locally, regionally and nationally. The University of Limpopo is located in the rural area and this place the School in a strategic position to ameliorate problems of poverty and under-development through the use of locally developed resources. The programmes delivered by the school have been crafted in response to the needs of the university’s immediate environment as well as national imperatives.
Vision
The School of Social Sciences aspires to be an “innovative premier school for Afrocentric advancement of social and human development”.
Mission
In order to give effect to the vision of the School of Social Sciences, the School develops well-grounded and critical graduates for our communities through:
- Academic excellence in teaching and learning;
- Enhanced research, and postgraduate output;
- Improved community and stakeholder engagement; and
- Good corporate governance
The School offers high-quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a variety of fields, and has a substantial research profile. Our graduates are equipped with the skills of critical thinking, effective communication, and social responsiveness; and they have the ability to interact well in contexts of social diversity. They also have successful careers in the fields of Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, Cultural and Knowledge Management, Politics, Teaching, consultancy to mention just a few.
At undergraduate level The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) offers four streams, namely:
- Criminology and Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Political Studies
- Sociology and Anthropology
We also offer two professional degrees, namely: Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work, as well as an exciting range of postgraduate programmes at Honours, Masters and Doctoral levels.
Students and staff engage in discipline specific as well as interdisciplinary research. There is a substantial research collection which is reflected in the broad range of peer reviewed publications by staff and students in the SSS. There are rich possibilities for field-work in the neighbouring communities as part of research and community engagement. We take pride in serving the people of the Limpopo Province and the world through the discovery, creation and application of knowledge. The knowledge is disseminated through teaching, publication, and through community engagement. We are also dedicated to the belief that the breadth and depth of exposure offered by the SSS prepares our students for success in a world in which the one constant is change.
We invite you to enrol for your studies in one of the most dynamic Schools in South Africa.
School of Social Sciences Programmes
The following degrees and diplomas are offered in the School
Academic Degrees
Bachelor of Arts BA
Bachelor of Arts Honours BA (Hons)
Masters of Arts MA
Doctor of Philosophy PhD
Professional Degrees
Bachelor of Psychology B Psyc
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work BA SW
Bachelor of Social Work BSW
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community
Police Management BAHons (COPM)
Masters of Arts in Community Police
Management MA (COPM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Community
Police Management PhD (COPM)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Corrections
Management BAHons (CORM)
Masters of Arts in Corrections
Management MA (CORM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Corrections
Management PhD (CORM)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology MA (PSYC)
School of Social Sciences Entry Requirements
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The School is guided by the General Rules of the University and the Faculty. Bachelors degree
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School of Social Sciences Departments
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Sociology and Anthropology Criminology and Criminal Justice Cultural and Political Studies Psychology Social Work |
School of Social Sciences contact
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Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice |
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Professor |
CJ Moolman: D Litt et Phil (UNISA) |
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Associate Professor |
C J Roelofse : PhD (UL) |
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Senior Lecturer |
CE Oliver: D Litt et Phil (UNISA) |
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Lecturers |
DL Kgosimore: MA (UL) |
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KA Mothibi: MA (UL) |
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TO Magadze: MA (UNIVEN) |
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Tutor |
O. Chabalala: MA (UL) |
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Department of Cultural and Political Studies |
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History and Folklore Studies |
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Associate Professor |
SC Mokgoatšana: D.Litt et Phil (UNISA) |
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Part-Time Lecturer |
MW Maepa: MA (UP) |
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Political Science and Philosophy |
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Senior Lecturer |
BM Rathethe: D.Litt.et. Phil (UNISA) |
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Lecturers |
G. Matheba: M.Phil (NWU); MA (Monterei Institute for International StudieCalifornia, USA) |
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CEA Larkin: MA HDE. PG (Sec) (UCT) |
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K.B. Shai: MA (UNIVEN) |
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Department of Psychology |
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Professor |
TA-B Mashego: Ph.D (Psych) (UL); |
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Associate Professor |
T Sodi: PhD (Psych) (UCT) |
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KA Nel, PhD (Psyc) (UNIZULU) |
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Senior Lecturers |
S Moripe: DTh (UDW) |
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IM Ramokgopa: Ph.D. (Psych) (RAU) |
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Lecturers |
S Govender: MA (Res.) (UDW) |
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S Mashegoane: MA (Clinic. Psych) (WITS) |
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MB Setwaba: MA (Clinic. Psych) (UL) |
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Dr N Lesolang PhD (Psyc) (UL) |
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Ms Mathivha MA (Psyc) (UL) |
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Mr SE Nkoana MSc (Psyc) (UL) |
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Department of Social Work |
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Associate Professor |
SL Sithole: D.Phil (UP) |
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Senior Lecturer |
JC Makhubele PhD (NWU) |
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Lecturers |
MR Manganye: MSW (UL) |
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DT Seloana: MSW (UP) |
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Field Instructor |
MP Dimo: BA (SW) (NWU) |
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Temporary Lecturer |
ML Malatji: MSW (UL) |
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Department of Sociology and anthropology |
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Sociology |
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Associate Professor |
PM Mokhahlane: D.Phil (VISTA) |
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Lecturers |
A Baloyi: MA (UL) |
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TS Nyawasha M Soc (UFH) |
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Ms T.P Mona: MA (Sociology, UDW) |
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Tutor |
E Chidi: BA Hons (UL) |
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Anthropology |
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Senior Lecturer |
PX Shilubane: D.Phil (UL) |
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Lecturers |
MM Mabunda: MA (UL) |
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SA Rankoana: MA (UL) |
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F. Roodt: MA (UP) |
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