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Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3-year Programme

Programme Information

The Bachelor of Arts degree is the most popular programme among students, offering adaptability and the opportunity to explore various disciplines. At the first-year level, Academic Information Management (AIM) and Academic Literacy (ALL) are fundamental modules. Students have a wide range of choices when compiling their programmes, allowing them to pursue two core disciplines. This flexibility provides an alternative for postgraduate study, should they not meet the selection requirements for one of the disciplines.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts programme offers a range of career options. Students can choose the same majors and elective modules as those in more structured programmes. Note that students who wish to become psychologists must complete a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, the BSocSciHons (Psychology), and the MA (Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychology). Careers in this field include clinical, counselling (sports and community), and research psychologist, registered counsellor, or registered psychometrist.

Faculty Notes

Except in cases where modules or programmes require the use of a language other than English, all modules will be presented only in English, which is the University's official language of tuition, communication, and correspondence. The Faculty of Humanities provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help students develop to their full potential.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications.

• Achievement level:
  • English Home Language or English First Additional Language | APS (Grade 11) | APS (NSC/IEB completed)
  • 5 | 30 | 28
• To retain admission, candidates must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC/IEB.
• Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
• Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.
• Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.
• Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Minimum Duration

The minimum duration of the programme is 3 years, full-time.

Closing Dates

• South Africa: 30/06/2025
• International: 30/06/2025

Additional Information

• Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may be considered for admission to another programme at the University, as per faculty-specific requirements.
• Only one transfer between faculties and two transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
• Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the availability of space in the programmes for which they apply.