Sociologist

The sociologist is concerned with the interactions between human beings. These interactions can be on an individual (person-to-person) or group (family, tribal, national) level. Such relationships are brought into line with socio-economic changes and developments.

• Conducting research on the origin, development, structure, social patterns, organizations and inter-relationships of human societies.



• Advising on the practical application of these findings in the formulation of social policies for population groups and regions, and for the development of markets.



• Presenting findings and conclusions for publication or use by government, political parties or NGO’s, donors, grassroot organisations and development agencies.



• Collecting information through surveys, interviews and case studies to investigate issues such as family dynamics, group-related violence, recreational patterns, effects of urbanization, health topics such as HIV/AIDS, etc.

Requirements
 
Secondary Education
Possession of at least a HIGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, with matriculation exemption is required for admission to South African universities. Possession of at least a HIGCSE/IGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, with passes in five subjects and 25 points on the UNAM point evaluation scale, is needed to enrol at UNAM.
 
Recommended subjects
Languages (South Africa)
 
Tertiary Education
Sociology can be taken as a major subject for a B. A. degree at most South African universities as well as at UNAM. The course is usually of four-year duration (UNAM). 

Personality
The prospective candidate should be a well-versed, open-minded, organized and analytical person.

Work Opportunities
Limited opportunities exist at universities, large government departments and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s). Research as well as medical organisations are increasingly employing sociologists who uniquely understand the human condition.

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