Program Overview

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University Program Information

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

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 program is designed to familiarize learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The program aims to provide learners with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines, as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems.

Qualification Stream

• Linguistics and Theory of Literature
• Qualification code: 99311 - LTL
• 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
• 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

• Application fee: R150 for online applications
• Student fees: available on the university's website
• Bursaries and loans: available for Unisa students

Application for Admission

Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year.

• All applications for admission must be submitted online
• Admission to a qualification is not automatic and will depend on whether you comply 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

Registration and curriculum information is available on the university's website.

Research

The university is committed to problem-solving research with relevance and impact.

• Research areas: various fields, including accounting sciences, agriculture and environmental sciences, economic and management sciences, education, human sciences, law, and science, engineering, and technology
• Research initiatives: research institutes and chairs, research in the colleges, innovation support
• Research support: support programs, awards for excellence in research and innovation, research grants, researcher development academy, research permissions, postdoctoral fellowship support program, research expert consultants, research outputs, research ethics

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

Alumni

The university has an alumni association that provides benefits and services to its members.

• Alumni benefits: available on the university's website
• Alumni events: available on the university's website

Library

The university has a library that provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.

• Library services: available on the university's website
• Library resources: available on the university's website

News and Media

The university has a news and media section that provides updates on its activities and achievements.

• News: available on the university's website
• Publications: available on the university's website
• Media releases: available on the university's website
• Calendar and events: available on the university's website
• Announcements: available on the university's website
• Experts directory: available on the university's website
• Unisa Press: available on the university's website
• Unisa Highlights Videos: available on the university's website

Donate

The university accepts donations from individuals and organizations.

• Donation information: available on the university's website

Contact

The university has several contact details, including:

• Student enquiries
• Regional centres
• Directions to the university
• Campus maps and addresses
• Conference facilities
• Visit the university from outside South Africa