Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Description

The Faculty of Social Sciences was established in 1963. It evolved from a larger combination of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It was comprised of the departments of Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work and Social Administration and the Women and Gender Studies. During the College formation was transformed into the School of Social Sciences, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Programme Objectives

The main objectives of the School are:

1. To provide high quality and relevant education and training and to undertake high quality and relevant research and disseminate the findings
2. To provide an education that caters for the employers’ needs as well as aspirations of the students
3. To provide opportunities for students and staff development and generation of knowledge for professional growth
4. To improve the curriculum of the Social Sciences degrees by increasing the number of courses, which are relevant to the country’s contemporary needs
5. To participate in community outreach and forging strong linkage with the private sector
6. To achieve and maintain high calibre and well-motivated staff
7. To achieve equity and gender inclusiveness in all Faculty activities

Programme Outcomes

• At the end of the BASS course:
• Graduates with the capacity for critical and analytical thinking
• Graduates with competencies in applied problem-solving skills
• Innovative and creative graduates
• Graduates who are competent in oral and written communication
• Graduates who can navigate an increasingly complex and diverse world by appreciating and adopting multiple cultural perspectives or worldviews
• Graduates who exhibit teamwork and leadership skills but also are aware of their roles and responsibilities within a group
• Graduates with the competence to undertake career roles and responsibilities in the public and private sector
• Active and responsible citizens with the capacity to transform society

Employment Prospects

Not specified

Conduct of the Programme

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences program is composed of core, elective and audited courses in respect of a given specialization of the Social Sciences. Studies and Examinations for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences are governed by the general regulations and statutes of the University.

The program is co-ordinated by the office of the Dean assisted by Heads of Departments and Departmental Undergraduate Program Coordinators.

Target Group

Not specified

Duration

The Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) degree is three academic years long or six (6) semesters and should be done within a maximum of five years.

The Academic year shall be composed of 2 Semesters and a recess term

The length of a Semester shall be seventeen (17) weeks with fifteen (15) weeks being for teaching and two (2) weeks for examination.

The first semester shall begin in August up to early December. Second semester shall begin in February up to June, subject to the University-wide semester regulations.

Tuition

The University Rules regarding payment and refund of funds shall apply.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the BA (SS) degree course, a candidate must satisfy the entrance requirements of the University, the special requirements of the School, and of the courses which a student wishes to offer.

For admission under the Direct Entry Scheme, a candidate must have: – The Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent); and

Two advanced level principal passes in Arts or Science subjects obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (or its equivalent).

For admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme, a candidate must pass the Mature Age Entry Examination of Makerere University in the courses which she/he desires to study at the University.

A candidate shall be admitted to the BA(SS) Degree Program if she/he has at least a second-class diploma award from a recognised institution of higher learning.

Degree or equivalent qualification:

Course Categorisation

Essential: Two best done of the all A’Level subjects in the essential set for admissions to BA (SS) degree course.

Relevant: One third best done of the subjects in the essential set for admissions to BA (SS) degree course.

Desirable: General Paper, subsidiary maths and Computer Studies in the essential set for admissions to BA (SS) degree course.

Grades for A-level Subjects:

The following grades for the A-level subjects will be used in calculating the candidates’ points for admission.

Social Sciences and one Arts Subject Combinations (18 Combinations):

Two Arts and one Social Science Subject Combinations (33 combinations):