Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate qualifications, honors degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.

Undergraduate Qualifications

Undergraduate qualifications are offered in various fields, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, and Science, Engineering and Technology.

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 the 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 International Politics and History, with a qualification code of 99311 - IPH. The degree is at NQF level 7, with a total of 360 credits. The SAQA ID is 14352, and the APS/AS is 20. The maximum time to complete this qualification is 8 years.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the university is dependent on meeting the specific admission requirements for the chosen qualification. For the Bachelor of Arts degree, the admission requirements are:

• 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 university is R150 for online applications. The student fees and funding information can be found on the university's website.

Registration

Registration information will be sent to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of the university's offer. The registration process and dates can be found on the university's website.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree includes a range of modules and courses. The specific 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. The research initiatives and support can be found on the university's website.

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 offers a range of qualifications and programs, with specific admission requirements and curriculum information. The details of each college and its offerings can be found on the university's website.