Bachelor of Social Science in Heritage and Cultural Sciences (Heritage and Cultural Tourism) | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Social Science in Heritage and Cultural Sciences specialising in Heritage and Cultural Tourism at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Humanities that trains graduates to manage South Africa's remarkable natural and cultural heritage resources and to develop sustainable cultural tourism products from them. Students study heritage management, museum studies, cultural tourism, archaeology, anthropology, and community development — developing the interdisciplinary knowledge to preserve heritage while creating economic opportunities for communities. South Africa's rich archaeological, natural, and intangible heritage — from the Cradle of Humankind to indigenous cultural traditions — requires professionals who can conserve and interpret it responsibly for tourism and education.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: Level 3 (40-49%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy40%Required

Career Prospects

Heritage Manager – Manage heritage sites, cultural landscapes, and archaeological resources for SAHRA, South African Heritage Resources Agency, provincial heritage bodies, or private conservation organisations.
Museum Curator – Research, develop, and manage collections and exhibitions at South African museums, cultural centres, and heritage institutions.
Cultural Tourism Developer – Design and market cultural tourism products, routes, and experiences based on South Africa’s heritage resources for tourism authorities or private operators.
Community Heritage Facilitator – Engage South African communities in documenting, preserving, and benefiting from their living heritage traditions through community-based cultural tourism.
Archaeologist – Conduct archaeological survey and excavation for South African heritage authorities, development impact assessments, or academic research institutions.

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