Study Archaeology/Palaeoanthropology at UJ
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Students can apply to study for a BA degree with a major in Anthropology or a BSc degree with a major in Geology. Visit the relevant departmental websites for more info on the undergraduate application process. Please note that 2026 undergraduate applications are now CLOSED! Check out our for more info on 2027 applications!
Postgraduate Studies
We offer Postgraduate degrees (Hons, MA/MSc and PhD) in the following topics:
- Hominin genetics and physiology
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Landscape Evolution
- Palaeo-TrACKs
- Palaeo or Archaeo Botany
- Plio-Pleistocene Fauna
- Southern African Stone Age
- Worked bone technology
The following staff members are available to offer supervision at all postgraduate levels of study. Please visit their pages for more info on their specialties:
Please note that applications for all postgraduate programmes for 2026 are CLOSED. Should you wish to enquire about studying for a postgraduate degree at the P-RI please contact the following staff members.
Honours: Dr Bongekile Zwane
Master’s: Dr Matt Caruana