Program Overview

University Program Information

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

Undergraduate Qualifications

The undergraduate qualifications include 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 is Information Science and Criminology, with a qualification code of 99311 - ISC. The NQF level is 7, and the total credits required are 360. The SAQA ID is 14352, and the APS/AS is 20. The maximum time to complete this qualification is 8 years.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree include:

• 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
• 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 application fee for the Bachelor of Arts degree is R150 for online applications. The student fees and funding information can be found on the university's website.

Application for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year can be submitted online between 3 November and 19 December 2025. 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 information for the Bachelor of Arts degree can be found on the university's website. The degree consists of a range of modules that provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines.

• The modules are designed to equip learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies
  • The ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities
  • The ability to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines
  • The ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication

The university also offers other programs, including postgraduate qualifications, short learning programs, and research programs.

Research Areas

The university has a range of research areas, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

The university's research focus is on advancing excellence through its colleges and providing learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines.

Colleges

The university has a range of colleges, including:

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

Each college has its own range of qualifications and research areas, providing learners with a variety of options to choose from.

Conclusion

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, short learning programs, and research programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree is one of the undergraduate qualifications offered, with a range of modules that provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines. The university's research focus is on advancing excellence through its colleges and providing learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines.