Master of Arts in Medical Sociology (1EQ P01) Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Humanities
The Master of Arts in Medical Sociology (1EQ P01) is a master's Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Minimum 2 years (stated explicitly for this coursework variant) to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Arts in Medical Sociology (1EQ P01) at NWU
An average of 65% in the Honours degree; all applicants undergo a selection process; open to related BA Honours graduates on Subject Head recommendation.
About this course
A Vanderbijlpark coursework variant of the Medical Sociology Master's, combining Advanced Theory of Sociology and Clinical Sociology modules with a 90-credit mini-dissertation, offered only if capacity allows. It gives students a structured taught pathway into medical-sociological research rather than a full dissertation. It provides an alternative, more course-supported route to the same qualification as 1CW N01.
Course intelligence for Master of Arts in Medical Sociology (1EQ P01)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Arts in Medical Sociology (1EQ P01) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
Closing date still to be announced by NWU.
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- Duration
- Minimum 2 years (stated explicitly for this coursework variant)
- NQF Level
- 9
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Source: North-West University 2026 Postgraduate Yearbook - Faculty of Humanities, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.