Program Overview

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 statement of this degree is to provide learners with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level, as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems.

• Qualification stream: English Studies and Criminology
• Qualification code: 99311 - ECR
• 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.

Qualification Admission Requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or 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.
• Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old, have completed at least Grade 10, and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification.

Student Fees and Funding

The university provides information on student fees and funding options.

Application Fee

The application fee is R150 for online applications.

Student Fees

• The university offers various funding options, including bursaries and loans.
• For more information on student fees and funding options, please refer to the university's website.

Application for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year are open from 3 November to 19 December 2025.

Application Process

• All applications for admission must 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.

Registration Information

• For more information on registration, please refer to the university's website.

Curriculum

The university provides information on the curriculum for each qualification.

Curriculum Information

• The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree includes a range of modules in the humanities and social sciences.
• For more information on the curriculum, please refer to the university's website.