Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Undergraduate Qualifications

The university provides various undergraduate qualifications, including the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to familiarize learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The purpose of this degree is to:

• Provide learners with a deeper grasp of one or more disciplines taken at exit level
• Enable learners to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems
• Equip learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies
• Prepare learners for post-learner study
• Provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines

The qualification stream for the Bachelor of Arts degree includes Archives and Records Management and Criminology.

• Qualification code: 99311 - ARC
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: 14352
• APS/AS: 20
• Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission Requirements

Admission to the university is dependent on meeting the specific admission requirements for the chosen qualification.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning
• A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Student Fees and Funding

The application fee is R150 for online applications.

• Use the 8-digit student number received from the university and the application fee reference number Student fees can be found on the university's website, along with information on bursaries and loans for students.

Application for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications can be submitted online.

• Admission to a qualification is not automatic and will depend on whether the applicant complies with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Registration

The university will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of the university's offer.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree includes various modules.

• Registration and curriculum information can be found on the university's website.

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including problem-solving research with relevance and impact.

Research Initiatives

The university has several research initiatives, including:

• Research Institutes and Chairs
• Research in the colleges
• Innovation support

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Each college has its own unique programs and research areas.

• The College of Accounting Sciences offers qualifications in accounting and related fields.
• The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offers qualifications in agriculture, environmental sciences, and related fields.
• The College of Economic and Management Sciences offers qualifications in economics, management sciences, and related fields.
• The College of Education offers qualifications in education and related fields.
• The College of Human Sciences offers qualifications in human sciences and related fields.
• The College of Law offers qualifications in law and related fields.
• The College of Science, Engineering and Technology offers qualifications in science, engineering, technology, and related fields.
• The College of Graduate Studies offers postgraduate qualifications in various fields.