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Sol Plaatje University (SPU)

Faculty of Humanities

Contact Details

Telephone:
+27 53 491 0000
Email:
kedibone.mokgotu@spu.ac.za
Address:
Corner Lawson & Reservoir Road, New Park
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Overview

The Faculty of Humanities at Sol Plaatje University is an academic community rooted in the critical study of human culture, society, language, history, heritage, and social life, with a strong emphasis on Africa‑focused, decolonised curriculum and pedagogy. It embraces a transformed and interdisciplinary approach that encourages students to think critically, solve complex problems, and engage in meaningful dialogue about past and present human experiences. The faculty seeks to develop graduates with strong analytical abilities, cultural awareness, effective communication skills, and the emotional intelligence needed to operate in diverse and multilingual societies. It offers a range of career‑oriented undergraduate and postgraduate study options, including foundation studies in heritage and interpreting as well as advanced research pathways, and is underpinned by a commitment to research, academic discovery, and community engagement.

Campuses

Location Province
Kimberley Northern Cape
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Qualifications and Courses

Masters Degree

  • Master of Arts: Afrikaans (Dissertation/Research)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Anthropology (Cousework)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Anthropology (Dissertation/Research)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Archaeology (Coursework)|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts: Archaeology (Dissertation/Research)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: English (Dissertation/Research)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Heritage Studies (Coursework)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Heritage Studies (Dissertation/Research)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: History (Dissertation/Research|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Setswana (Dissertation/Research)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Sociology (Coursework)|Blended
  • Master of Arts: Sociology (Dissertation/Research)|Blended

Honours Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology|Blended
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Afrikaans)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (English)|Blended
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Setswana)|Blended
  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology|Blended
  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Heritage Studies|Blended
  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours in History|Blended
  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Sociology|Blended

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)|On-Campus

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting|On-Campus
  • Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies|On-Campus
Qualifications last updated: 27 Mar 2025.

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