Academic Programmes

BA Honours in Critical Diversity Studies

The Honours in the Field of Diversity Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that is undertaken by students from various disciplines (although most come from disciplines within the Humanities and Social Sciences). The interdisciplinary programme deepens critical theoretical  understandings of diversity issues in society through the core course "Keywords in Critical Diversity" - an introduction to diversity language and terminology. The programme is done by Coursework and Research.

The content of the course can be applied to a variety of fields and professions, and the robustly critical approach to issues of diversity, difference, and otherness that the programme teaches will give you a solid foundation when pursuing the MA and PhD programmes.

The programmes are ideal for individuals who seek careers in the transformation sector or who are already working in it, and who wish to deepen their critical skills so as to improve their practice. This is however only one career trajectory that can be followed, as the content of the course prepares students for optimal functioning in a diverse society.

足球竞彩app排名s can choose to pursue the programme full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

For further information and admission requirements, visit the Course Finder page.

MA in Critical Diversity Studies

The MA in the Field of Diversity Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that is undertaken by students from various disciplines (although most come from disciplines within the Humanities and Social Sciences). The content of the course can be applied to a variety of fields and professions, and the robustly critical approach to issues of diversity, difference, and otherness that the programme teaches will give you an ‘edge’ to just about any field or profession as diversity is an aspect of just about any contemporary context. The programme is done by Coursework and Research.

The programme is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of critical diversity and how it can be applied to professional and personal contexts, as something that is urgently necessary in all spheres of South African life. With this degree many career trajectories can be followed as the content of the course prepares students for optimal functioning in a diverse society.

Many of our students have gone on to work in areas such as media, non-governmental organisations, advocacy, research consultancies, and have pursued PhDs and academic careers. 

足球竞彩app排名s can choose to pursue the programme full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

For further information and admission requirements, visit the Course Finder page.

PhD In Critical Diversity Studies

The PhD programme is research degree that can be followed over 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. A chosen research topic can be supervised by a suitable academic within the Faculty of Humanities.

For further information and admission requirements, visit the Course Finder page.