More students choose the BA degree than any other programme. Its adaptability enables students to explore disciplines and proceed with those best suited to their interests and abilities.
At the first-year level, Academic information management (AIM) and Academic literacy (ALL) are fundamental (compulsory) modules. In compiling their programmes, students have an extraordinarily wide choice. Students determine the focus of their studies (usually the two majors are taken up to the third-year level) as well as the supporting subjects they decide to include in the programme.
For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.
Careers: There are a range of career options for students who complete the BA programme. Since the BA programme is relatively flexible, students are able to choose the same majors and elective modules as students studying in more structured programmes.
Note: Students who wish to become psychologists must complete a BA majoring in Psychology, the BSocSciHons (Psychology), and the MA (Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychology).
Careers: Clinical, counselling (sports and community) and research psychologist, registered counsellor or registered psychometrist. (Contact the Health Professions Council of South Africa at click here for information on the requirements.)
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Important information for all prospective students for 2022
Transferring students
A transferring student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme at the University of Pretoria (UP) –
A transferring student will be considered for admission based on
Note: Students who have been dismissed at the previous institution due to poor academic performance, will not be considered for admission to UP.
Returning students
A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme –
A returning student will be considered for admission based on
Note: Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may be considered for admission to another programme at UP. The Admissions Committee may consider such students if they were not dismissed more than twice. Only ONE transfer between UP faculties will be allowed, and a maximum of two (2) transfers within a faculty.
Important faculty-specific information on undergraduate programmes for 2022
1. You will be considered for conditional admission if space allows, and if you:
If you are an applicant from a country other than South Africa, please apply for conditional admission based on your final results equivalent to Grade 11. Final admission is based on the qualification equivalent to the NSC.
2. You will be considered for final admission to degree studies if space allows, and if you:
If you are a citizen from a country other than South Africa or are a student with other qualifications equivalent to the NSC (including school qualifications from other countries, eg Spain, New Zealand, etc), you must obtain a Complete Exemption Certificate or a Foreign Conditional Exemption Certificate based on your international (‘foreign’) qualifications. Certificates can only be obtained from Universities South Africa (USAf) at click here. In addition, these candidates must meet the relevant programme admission requirements.
University of Pretoria website: click here
Minimum requirements | ||
Achievement level | ||
English Home Language or English First Additional Language | APS (Grade 11) | APS (NSC/IEB completed) |
5 | 30 | 28 |
* To retain admission, candidates must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC/IEB.
3 years, full-time.
The Faculty of Humanities provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential. You will be entering a stimulating environment that will broaden your intellectual horizons and help you achieve personal and professional success through the best possible learning experience.
As the most diverse Faculty of the University of Pretoria, we offer an exciting and comprehensive range of programmes and discipline-based majors, including studies in languages, social sciences and visual and performing arts.
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