The Bachelor of Social Science specialising in Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Humanities that examines the sociology of work, employment relations, labour markets, trade unionism, and the social dimensions of economic life in South Africa. Students develop analytical frameworks for understanding how work is organised, how industrial relations function, and how labour markets, inequality, and economic transformation interact in South Africa's post-apartheid context. The programme is particularly relevant given South Africa's complex labour relations landscape — with significant union power, high unemployment, and ongoing debates about labour market flexibility and economic inclusion. Graduates are equipped for careers in human resources, labour relations, policy, and social research.
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).
