Study Sociology in South Africa
12 programmes in sociology at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sociology programmes
12 programmes
Sociology in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for sociology in South Africa
Study Sociology in South Africa: common questions
- How many sociology programmes are there in South Africa?
- 12 sociology programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study sociology in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the sociology programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (12 of 12).
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