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 in International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations is a qualification that aims to familiarize learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The purpose of this qualification includes:

• To provide learners with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level
• To enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems
• To provide learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies
• To equip learners with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently
• To prepare learners for post-learner study
• To provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines
• To produce learners who are able to think laterally, critically, and creatively
• To produce learners who are prepared for life-long learning
• To produce learners who understand the principles of, and are capable of critical citizenship

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 99302
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 20
• Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission Requirements

Admission to Unisa is dependent on meeting the specific admission requirements for the chosen qualification. The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations 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 is R150 for online applications. 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 for the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations includes a range of modules that provide learners with a deep understanding of international relations and related disciplines. The specific modules and curriculum information can be found on the university's website.