Overview

Objectives

It examines from local to global forces that are brought to bear on the workplace. Hence it provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the laws and forces at work, in order to enable them to develop appropriate strategies and policies that maximise organisational efficiency while providing humane and fulfilling working conditions.

The Industrial Sociology programme at the University of Cape Town is interdisciplinary, providing students with the opportunity to study the contribution of different disciplines to understand workplace relations. It consists of eight half courses and a minor dissertation. Students are thus exposed to cutting edge theories and issues in their courses, with the opportunity to research a topic they wish to explore in greater depth in their research project and dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic and Social Change

In-Depth Interviewing and Analysis

GPNs Development & Decent Work

Survey Data Analysis

Quantitative Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology Statistics View 15 other Masters in Statistics in South Africa

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good pass (i.e. an overall average of 68%) in an Honours degree in Sociology, Industrial Sociology, Development Studies or a cognate discipline is required for acceptance into year two of the specialisation leading to the Master’s degree.

A CV (including work experience)

An academic writing sample (see guidelines below) and/or (depending on the specialisation)

A Letter of Motivation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50600 ZAR / year

≈ 50600 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Dissertation:R23100

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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