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Congratulations on joining our vibrant, multicultural community of students and staff. Have a question? No problem: browse this website for info or visit our main administrative office in the Beattie Building.
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Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Gavin Younge sculpture makes waves in Australia

A five-metre-long stainless steel artwork by renowned UCT Emeritus Professor Gavin Younge is among 70 sculptures to go on show at Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe in Perth, Australia next month.

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Publication Date:
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 - 12:30
2019 Great Texts/ Big Questions launches: Imagining Futures

The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) launches its 2019 Great Texts/Big Questions lecture series next week, with a line-up that features acclaimed and award-winning writers, artists, academics and filmmakers.

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Publication Date:
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 - 13:15
‘Tell them about the dream’

During an historic day at the University of Cape Town (UCT), where a special graduation was held alongside the robing of Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, students from the Faculty of Humanities graduated, academic staff were honoured, and an alumnus returned to inspire.

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Publication Date:
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 - 15:00
UCT launches Hub for Decolonial Feminist Psychologies in Africa

The Department of Psychology launched the Hub for Decolonial Feminist Psychologies in Africa on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, at the Psychology Foyer in the PD Hahn Building.

 

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Publication Date:
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 - 14:45

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Why Humanities at UCT?

Diversity is our key strength

As the largest faculty on campus, the Faculty of Humanities is home to more than 6000 Undergraduate and Postgraduate students annually. Currently 43 countries are represented in our student body. We attract students and academics from across the globe which means exposure to a rich diversity of knowledge, experience and best practice.

Research and Teaching

UCT Faculty of Humanities has a reputation for demanding excellence from our staff and students. We are home to some of South Africa's most celebrated intellectuals, including: award-winning composers and singers; renowned artistic directors and literary critics; world famous novelists and poets; national policy makers and advisors to government; sought-after economists; and highly respected social science researchers.

Humanities graduates

We produce exceptional young people who possess imagination, insight, mental agility and analytical skills. As a result of these attributes, our graduates are highly sought after both locally and abroad. Most of our students advance to postgraduate study which further enhances their skills and employment opportunities. A Humanities qualification prepares you for a multitude of career paths in the public sector, corporate workplace and in academia.

In the Humanities, we teach our students to be analytical, to question, to engage in ‘out of the box’ thinking, to ask the difficult questions and to use their imagination in solving real world problems. If this sounds exciting, then you will definitely thrive in this environment and you will enjoy your time with us.
Harry Garuba
Dean of Humanities

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University of Cape Town
Private Bag X3
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