Politics and Sociology

Politics. Politics is about people, resources and power. The first year course includes an introduction to politics, the politics of state theory, comparative politics and international relations

Sociology. Sociology examines society, people, social behaviour and social research. The first year course explains what sociology is, looks at social inequality and institutions(e.g. family, media) and topical issues such as violence, urbanisation, gender and cultural changes. South African examples are used during the course.

Students who take the Politics and Sociology stream, do these two subjects in the mainstream, as well as Extended Studies courses for each of the above courses.  The Extended Studies classes aim to develop reading skills and conceptual understanding of the subjects, to give students assistance in preparing for tutorials and assignments and to develop subject specific vocabulary.