Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a wide range of programs for students to choose from.

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.

• Qualification stream: Linguistics and Theory of Literature
• Qualification code: 99311 - LTL
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: 14352
• APS/AS: 20

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with a deeper grasp of one or more disciplines taken at exit level, as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems.

Rules

This qualification consists of 30 modules. Students should note that during the course of their studies, they would be required to have access to a computer or laptop, printer, and the internet.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification is structured into three levels: first level, second level, and third level.

First Level

At the first level, students are required to take the following compulsory modules:

• LIN1501 - Grammatical Patterns and Concepts
• LIN1502 - Multilingualism: the Role of Language in the South African Context
• THL1501 - Introduction to Theory of Literature
• THL1502 - Introduction to Literary Genres

Students are also required to select two modules from the following fundamentals:

• AFC1501 - Isandulelo kwizifundo ngezindlela zokucwaninga ulwazi lwaseThebes/ Afrika
• AFL1501 - Language Through an African Lens
• ENG1503 - Academic Language and Literacy in English

Additionally, students must select two modules from the following electives:

• AFK1501 - Voetspore: Op reis deur die Afrikaanse Letterkunde
• AFK1502 - Inleiding tot teksontwerp in Afrikaans
• AFK1503 - Afrikaans Vandag: Taalkunde en skriftelike kommunikasie
• AFL1502 - African Language and Culture in Practice
• AGE1501 - Introduction to Archaeology
• AGE1502 - The Archaeology of Southern Africa
• AHS1511 - Ancient Mythology in Context
• AIS1501 - Introducing Applied Information Science
• AIS1503 - Introducing Information Records and Sources
• AIS1601 - Using the Internet as a Reference Tool
• ANH1502 - Roman Ancient History
• APC1501 - Political Evolution of the African State
• APC1502 - The Politics of Contemporary Africa
• APY1501 - Anthropology in a Diverse World
• APY1502 - The Anthropology of Love and Sex
• ARB1501 - Elementary Arabic
• ARH1501 - Visual Literacy
• ARH1502 - Introduction to Art History
• ARM1502 - Managing Records
• ARM1503 - Managing Archives
• BLG1502 - Animal and Plant Diversity
• BLG1603 - Biology Practical
• BNU1501 - Basic Numeracy
• BSM1602 - Business Management Fundamentals 1B
• BTH1501 - Invitation to Theology
• CLA1501 - Commercial Law IA
• CLA1502 - Commercial Law IB
• CML1501 - Communication Law
• COM1511 - Principles of Decolonial Communication
• COM1512 - Disruption and Communication
• COM1513 - Communication in the context of the organisation
• COM1514 - Fundamentals of Decolonising Media Studies
• COS1521 - Computer Systems: Fundamental Concepts
• DPR1503 - Introduction to Public Relations
• DVA1501 - Introduction to Development Studies
• DVA1502 - Development Problems and Institutions
• ENG1501 - Foundations in English Literary Studies
• ENG1502 - Foundations in English Language Studies
• ENG1511 - English Proficiency for University Studies
• ENG1512 - English for Economic and Management Science
• ENG1513 - Foundations in English for University Study
• EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
• FRC1501 - French Language and Culture: Beginners
• FRC1502 - French Language and Culture: Lower Intermediate
• HFL1501 - Historical Foundations of South African Law
• HRD1501 - Introduction to Human Resource Development
• HRM1501 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
• HSY1511 - Africa in the World: Historical Perspectives
• HSY1512 - Southern Africa Until the Early 1800s: Encounters and Transformations
• ICS1501 - An Introduction to Islam
• ILW1501 - Introduction to Law
• INF1505 - Introduction to Business Information Systems
• INF1511 - Visual Programming I
• INS1501 - Introduction to Information Science
• INS1502 - Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning
• IOP1501 - Psychological Processes In the Work and Self-employed Context
• IOP1502 - Customer Service in Tourism
• IOP1503 - Environmental Psychology
• IOP1601 - Personality In The Work And Self-employed Context
• IPC1501 - Fundamentals of International Politics
• IPC1502 - South Africa in International Politics
• IRM1501 - Introduction to Research Methodology for Law and Criminal Justice
• LRM1501 - Introduction to Labour Relations Management
• MAN1501 - Mandarin Chinese: Beginners
• MAN1502 - Mandarin Chinese: Elementary Level
• MHS1511 - Early Music to Baroque
• MHS1512 - Introduction to African Music
• MNB1501 - Business Management IA
• MNB1601 - Business Management IB
• MNM1501 - Personal Selling
• MNM1502 - Customer Service
• MNM1503 - Introduction to Marketing
• MNM1504 - Introduction to Retailing
• MNM1505 - Introduction to Consumer Behaviour
• MNM1506 - Introduction to Merchandising
• MNM1507 - Introduction to Marketing Communication
• MNM1522 - Fundamentals of Branding
• MNY1501 - The Dynamics of Mission
• MNY1502 - First Steps in Practical Theology
• NDE1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - isiNdebele
• NDE1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - isiNdebele
• NDE1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - isiNdebele
• NDE1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - isiNdebele
• NDE1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - isiNdebele
• NSO1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Sepedi
• NSO1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Sepedi
• NSO1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - Sepedi
• NSO1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - Sepedi
• NSO1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - Sepedi
• PLC1501 - Politics as Social Activity
• PLC1502 - Understanding the State
• PLS1501 - Introduction to Western Philosophy
• PLS1502 - Introduction to African Philosophy
• PTU1501 - Portuguese Language and Culture: Beginners
• PTU1502 - Portuguese Language and Culture: Lower Intermediate
• PYC1511 - Introduction to Psychology
• PYC1512 - Foundations of Sub-Disciplines of Psychology
• PYC1513 - Introduction to Psychological Intervention Perspectives
• RST1501 - Introducing Religions of the World
• RST1502 - Introducing Theories of Religion
• SCL1501 - Skills Course for Law Students
• SCR1501 - Christian Origins and Early Christian Contexts. Introduction to Early Christian Literature and History
• SCR1502 - Introduction to Ancient Israelite Literature, Theology, History and Archaeology
• SCR1503 - The Formation of New Testament Identities: Martyrs, Apologists, and Early Church Fathers
• SJD1501 - Social Dimensions of Justice
• SOC1501 - Community, Society and Inequality in a Globalised World: Introduction to Sociology
• SOC1502 - Understanding South Africa: Families, Education, Identities and Inequality
• SSO1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Sesotho
• SSO1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - Sesotho
• SSO1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - Sesotho
• SSO1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - Sesotho
• SSO1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - Sesotho
• SWA1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - SiSwati
• SWA1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - SiSwati
• SWA1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - SiSwati
• SWA1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - SiSwati
• SWA1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - SiSwati
• THE1501 - Reflection on Faith
• THE1502 - Introduction to Ethics
• THE1503 - Africa: Cradle of Christianity
• TSO1505 - Applied African Languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Xitsonga
• TSO1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - Xitsonga
• TSO1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - Xitsonga
• TSO1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - Xitsonga
• TSO1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - Xitsonga
• TSW1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Setswana
• TSW1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - Setswana
• TSW1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - Setswana
• TSW1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - Setswana
• TSW1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - Setswana
• VEN1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - Tshivenda
• VEN1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - Tshivenda
• VEN1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - Tshivenda
• VEN1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - Tshivenda
• VEN1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - Tshivenda
• XHO1505 - Applied African Languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - isiXhosa
• XHO1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - isiXhosa
• XHO1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - isiXhosa
• XHO1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - isiXhosa
• XHO1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - isiXhosa
• ZUL1505 - Applied African languages Grammar for Home Language Foundation and Intermediate Phase - isiZulu
• ZUL1506 - Applied African Languages Literature for Home Language, Foundation Phase - isiZulu
• ZUL1507 - Applied African Language Communicative Competence for Second Additional Language - isiZulu
• ZUL1508 - Applied African Languages Grammar for First Additional Language - isiZulu
• ZUL1509 - Applied African Languages Literature for First Additional Language, Foundation Phase - isiZulu

Second Level

At the second level, students are required to take the following compulsory modules:

• LIN2601 - Language Acquisition in a Natural Environment
• LIN2602 - Language in a Changing World
• LIN2603 - Sound and Sound Structure
• THL2601 - Theory of the Sign in Literature and Culture
• THL2602 - Structuralist and Semiotic Theories of Genre
• THL2603 - Theories in Context - Ideology and Discourse

Students are also required to select three modules from the following fundamentals:

• EWS2601 - Engaging with Society: Meeting the Challenges of a Changing World
• HRV1601 - Human Rights, Values and Social Transformation
• PLS2601 - Critical Reasoning
• PYC2615 - HIV/AIDS Care and Counselling in an African context

Additionally, students must select three modules from the following electives:

• ADL2601 - Administrative Law
• AFK2601 - Genre and Theme
• AFK2602 - Afrikaanse Grammatika
• AFL2601 - Communication Dynamics in African Languages
• AFL2602 - Understanding African Management Practices as Reflected in African Languages Literature and Texts
• AFL2603 - Literature and Society: a Perspective on African Languages
• AGE2601 - Archaeological Fieldwork Techniques and Analytical Methods
• AGE2602 - African Archaeology
• AHS2611 - Perspectives on North Africa in Antiquity
• AIS2604 - Utilising Electronic Library Systems and Services
• AIS2605 - Developing and Managing Information Collections
• APC2601 - Political Change in Contemporary Africa
• APC2602 - Political Economy of Africa
• APY2601 - Anthropological Theory in Practice
• APY2602 - Anthropology of Health
• APY2613 - Anthropology in an African Context
• ARB2602 - Pre-Intermediate Arabic
• ARB2603 - Intermediate Arabic
• ARH2601 - The Arts and Ideology I
• ARH2602 - Introduction to Art History in Africa
• ARH2603 - Visual Culture I
• ARM2601 - Audio-Visual Archiving
• ARM2602 - Organising Records: Classification Systems
• ARM2603 - Appraisal and Disposal of Records
• CLA2601 - Commercial Law IIA
• CLA2602 - Commercial Law IIB
• CLS2602 - Material Testimonies to the Classical World
• CLS2603 - Ancient Empires
• COM2611 - Applied Organisational Communication
• COM2612 - Brand Communication
• COM2613 - Communication Campaigns
• COM2614 - Decolonising Communication Studies
• COM2615 - Media Audiences
• COM2616 - Media Content
• CSL2601 - Constitutional Law
• DPR2605 - The Applied Public Relations Programme
• DVA2601 - Projects and Programmes as Instruments of Development
• DVA2602 - Community Development and the Basic Needs Approach
• DVA2603 - Urban Development
• ENG2601 - Applied English Language Studies: Further Explorations
• ENG2602 - Genres in Literature and Language: Theory, Style and Poetics
• ENG2603 - Colonial and Postcolonial African Literatures
• FRC2601 - French Language and Culture: Intermediate
• FRC2602 - French for Professional Purposes: Introduction
• FRC2603 - French Literature: Introduction
• FUR2601 - Fundamental Rights
• HRD2601 - Education, Training and Development Practices
• HRD2602 - Training and Development Practices
• HRM2601 - Human Resource Provisioning
• HRM2602 - Human Resource Maintenance and Retention
• HRM2603 - Remuneration Practices
• HRM2604 - Performance Management Practices
• HRM2605 - Human Resource Management for Line Managers
• HSY2601 - Themes in the 19th Century History: Power and the Western World
• HSY2602 - Early State Formation, Slavery and Colonial Conquest in Africa
• HSY2603 - Transformation in Southern Africa in the 19th Century: Colonisation, Migration, Mining and War
• ICS2601 - Lived Islam in Africa
• ICS2602 - History of Islam
• ICS2603 - Foundation Sources of Islam
• ICT2621 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design
• ICT2622 - Object-Oriented Analysis
• IND2601 - African Customary Law
• INF2603 - Databases I
• INF2611 - Visual Programming II
• INS2601 - Exploring Information user Studies
• INS2602 - Investigating Information Ethics in the Information Era
• INS2603 - Introducing Information Management
• IOP2601 - Organisational Research Methodology
• IOP2602 - Organisational Psychology
• IOP2603 - Ergonomics
• IOP2604 - Psychological Adjustment in the Work Context
• IOP2605 - Human Capacity Development
• IOP2606 - Individual Differences and Work Performance
• IOP2607 - Workgroup Dynamics and Diversity
• IOP2608 - Forensic Industrial Psychology
• IPC2601 - International Organisations
• IPC2602 - International Political Dynamics
• KSK1601 - Introduction to Creative Writing: A Practical Course
• LEG2601 - Legal Aspects of Environmental Management
• LLW2601 - Individual Labour Law
• LLW2602 - Collective Labour Law
• MAN2601 - Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate Level I
• MAN2602 - Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate Level II
• MHS2611 - Classic and Romantic Music
• MHS2612 - Music in Postcolonial Africa
• MHS2613 - Music Business
• MHS2614 - Jazz Studies
• MNG2601 - General Management
• MNL2601 - Leadership
• MNM2604 - Business-to-Business Marketing
• MNM2605 - Consumer Behaviour
• MNM2606 - Advertising and Sales Promotion
• MNM2611 - Integrated Marketing Communication
• MNM2612 - E-Commerce in Business
• MNM2613 - Value Chain Marketing
• MNM2614 - Product and Price Management
• MNM2615 - Marketing in Africa
• MNY2601 - Working with Children and Young People in Communities
• MNY2602 - Moving with the People: The Church in Globalised Cities
• MNY2603 - Worship and Preaching in Diverse Communities
• MNY2604 - Developing Faith and Youth Work
• MNY2605 - Women in Society and Church
• MRL2601 - Entrepreneurial Law
• PLC2601 - Understanding Political Behaviour and Participation
• PLC2602 - Politics and Public Policy
• PLS2602 - African Ethics and Politics
• PLS2607 - Philosophy of Science
• PSC2601 - South African Politics
• PTU2601 - Portuguese Language and Culture: Intermediate Level
• PTU2602 - Modern Portuguese Literature and Society
• PTU2603 - Portuguese Language and Culture: upper Intermediate Level
• PYC2611 - Personality Theories in Context
• PYC2612 - Child and Adolescent Development
• PYC2613 - Adulthood and Maturity
• PYC2614 - Community psychology: Building foundations
• PYC2616 - Psychological Survey Development
• RSC2601 - Research in Social Sciences
• RST2601 - Understanding Religion through Objects, the Senses and Technology
• RST2603 - Understanding New Religious Movements and Developments
• SCR2601 - The Foundation of New Testament Identities: From Letters to the Gospels
• SCR2602 - Life Orientation and Biblical Interpretation
• SCR2603 - Christianity changed the world
• SCW2601 - Introduction to Law for Social Work IIA
• SCW2602 - Introduction to Law for Social Work IIB
• SOC2601 - Theories of Social Change
• SOC2602 - Globalisation and Social Change in South Africa
• SOC2604 - Sociology of Families and Social Problems
• TEX2601 - Writing Skills for the Communication Industry
• THE2601 - Faith, Jesus and Social Change
• THE2602 - Ecclesiology: Studying Faith Communities
• THE2603 - Ethics and Spirituality
• THE2604 - Christianity in South Africa

Third Level

At the third level, students are required to take the following compulsory modules:

• LIN3701 - Approaches in Linguistics
• LIN3702 - Translation and Editing Techniques
• LIN3703 - Learning and Teaching an additional Language
• LIN3704 - Language Planning and Linguistic Description
• LIN3705 - Text Structure and Function
• THL3701 - Advanced Narrative Theory (Theory of Literature)
• THL3702 - Advanced Theory of Drama (Theory of Literature)
• THL3703 - Advanced Theory of Poetry (Theory of Literature)
• THL3704 - Theory and Practice of South African Literary Studies
• THL3705 - Literature, Psychoanalysis and Performativity

Registration

To register for the Bachelor of Arts program, applicants must have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Choosing Modules

Each university qualification is structured in such a way that students need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. Students must take their available time into consideration when choosing their modules, as this will impact their academic performance.

Examination Timetable

The examination timetable is available on the university's website.

Transitional Arrangements

Transitional arrangements are in place for students who have already started their studies.

Curriculum for this Qualification

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society.

Who Can Register

Applicants who have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online may register for the Bachelor of Arts program. Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

How to Choose Your Modules

Students must select their modules carefully, taking into account the pre-requisites and co-requisites for each module. The university provides a list of modules available for each level of study, and students must choose their modules from this list.

Maximum Number of Credits

Students may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits per academic year and/or semester. The maximum number of credits does not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree
on-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

Time Commitment

Students need to take their available time into consideration when choosing their modules, as this will impact their academic performance. The university recommends that students allocate approximately 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules and 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Managing Your Studies

The university provides resources to help students manage their studies, including a guide to managing your studies.

Contact Us

For more information about the Bachelor of Arts program, please contact the university.