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

Qualification Stream and Code

The qualification stream for the Bachelor of Arts degree is English Studies and Theory of Literature, with a qualification code of 99311 - ETL.

NQF Level and Total Credits

The NQF level for this degree is 7, with a total of 360 credits.

SAQA ID and APS/AS

The SAQA ID for this degree is 14352, with an APS/AS of 20.

Maximum Time to Complete

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.

Qualification 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
• 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

Student Fees and Funding

The application fee for online applications is R150.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable, even if the applicant decides not to study through the university, does not qualify for admission, or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Student Fees

The university provides information on student fees, bursaries, and loans for students.

Application for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications can be submitted online.

Application Process

The application process involves submitting an online application, and admission to a qualification is not automatic. It 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 a range of modules designed to provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines.

Curriculum Information

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