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University of Zululand (UNIZULU)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Contact Details

Telephone:
+27 35 905 6660
Address:
1 Main Road, Vulindlela
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Overview

The University of Zululand Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences provides a dynamic learning environment focused on the study of human society, culture, communication, and social development. The faculty offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to develop critical thinking, research, and professional skills for careers in education, social work, media, governance, and community engagement. Emphasising interdisciplinary research, cultural understanding, and community impact, the faculty prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to both local and global contexts.

Campuses

Location Province
Richards bay KwaZulu-Natal
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Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Recreation and Tourism|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Recreation and Tourism|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology

Masters Degree

  • Master of Arts (MA)|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Afrikaans
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology|Blended
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Science|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Community Work|Blended
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Development Studies
  • Master of Arts (MA) in English
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Geography
  • Master of Arts (MA) in History
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Information Science|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy|On-Campus
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)|On-Campus
  • Master of Sociology (MSoc)
  • Master of Tourism (MTourism) (Coursework)
  • Master of Tourism (MTourism) – Full Research

Honours Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Anthropology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Development Studies|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in English|Blended
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in General Linguistics
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in German
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in History
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Information Science|Blended
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in International Relations|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Penology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Philosophy|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Psychology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Recreation and Tourism
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Sociology|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Research and Tourism (PGDip)

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts in Afrikaans|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Correctional Studies|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Performance|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Dual Major|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in English|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Planning & Development|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in General Linguistics|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Tourism|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in German|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in History|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in IsiZulu|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sesotho|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Siswati|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Political and International Studies|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Social Work|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTh Tourism Studies)|On-Campus

Advanced Diploma

  • Advanced Diploma in Communication Science|On-Campus

Diploma

  • Diploma in Community work|On-Campus
  • Diploma in Library and Information Science|On-Campus
  • Diploma in Media Studies|On-Campus
  • Diploma in Public Relations Management|On-Campus
  • Diploma in Tourism Management|On-Campus
Qualifications last updated: 31 Mar 2026.

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