Welcome to the College of Humanities
The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN's four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as "The Soul of the University." It is committed to the University's vision of advancing African scholarship and actively contributes to the intellectual development of the region and the world through teaching and learning, research, development and community engagement. It represents a significant repository on the continent, playing a critical role in the enhancement and promotion of arts, culture, social sciences and education.

A complex and strategic College, the Humanities comprises six diverse, yet complimentary Schools which are located across three of UKZN's five campuses: Edgewood - situated in Pinetown; Howard College - situated in Durban; and Pietermaritzburg. The College boasts 27 vibrant research, teaching and learning units, many of which are internationally recognised. 

The six academic Schools in the College are:

The College of Humanities offers a wide array of innovative, enterprising degree programmes which are in line with the diversity of professions found in society.  The choice of study programmes enable students to shape their degrees according to their interests and career aspirations.  The learning environment promotes and respects cultural, religious and political values and enhances student potential through participation and creativity.  The College moulds students into well rounded, skilled and professional graduates who are capable of contributing meaningfully to the local and global context.

Graduation 2013 Highlights

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College Handbook 2013

College Handbook 2013

Undergraduate Prospectus-2014

Undergrad Prospectus 2014

Latest News
Society of Commons launched
Society of Commons launched
The Society of Commons, a non-partisan organisation which seeks to provide pedagogical space to aspiring social intellectual workers, was launched recently on the Howard College campus.
Pietermaritzburg Open Day for Humanities students a success
Pietermaritzburg Open Day for Humanities students a success
Prospective students, keen to pursue a degree in the Humanities field at UKZN, braved the cold and rain to attend the 2013 Undergraduate Information Open Day held on the Pietermaritzburg campus.
Canadian postgraduate scholars visit School of Social Sciences
Canadian postgraduate scholars visit School of Social Sciences
Thirteen Conflict Studies Masters students from the University of St Paul in Ottawa, Canada, accompanied by their leader, Professor Heather Eaton, recently visited UKZN’s School of Social Sciences.

UKZN: College of Humanities Undergraduates Contact details
For undergraduate enquiries contact:

Howard College campus: 031 260 2094/2032
Edgewood campus: 031 260 2610
Pietermaritzburg campus: 033 260 5165/5884
UKZN: College of Humanities Postgraduates Contact details
For Postgraduate enquiries contact:

Howard College campus: 031 260 2327
Edgewood campus: 031 260 3263
Pietermaritzburg campus: 033 260 5699
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