BSocSci Philosophy, Politics and Economics

A BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) qualification is an internationally recognised ‘brand’, respected for its rigorous training, that immediately gives students entry into a variety of careers related to economic or political policy-making, from journalism to the diplomatic service.

The BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) programme is an example of the kind of complementary multidisciplinary study that is an integral part of university studies. This qualification will enable students, once they are employed in the public or private sector, to respond in a sensitive, rational and innovative manner to moral problems and challenges within their politico-economic context.

The purpose of this programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and an analytical understanding of contemporary political and economic issues. All three disciplines—Philosophy, Politics and Economics—focus on the social world and social phenomena, each from a different perspective. The result of combining these perspectives is that students are equipped with an understanding of the moral issues influencing human agency in economic and political contexts.

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

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Career Opportunities

You will be eligble for a career in economic or political policy-making, journalism or the diplomatic service.


Programme Code

01130056


Closing Dates

  • SA – 20/08/2020
  • Non-SA – 20/08/2020

Admission Requirements

Please apply as soon as applications open on 1 March.

  • The closing date is an administrative admission guideline.
  • Once a non-selection programme is full and has reached the institutional targets, then that programme will be closed for further admissions, irrespective of the closing date. However, if the institutional targets have not been met by the closing date, then that programme will remain open for admissions until the institutional targets are met.
  • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
  • Faculty Yearbooks: click here.

1. You will be considered for conditional admission, if space allows, and if you:

  • are a Grade 11 applicant, please submit your final Grade 11 examination results, and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university endorsement or an equivalent qualification; OR
  • are transferring from other recognised institutions to the University of Pretoria; OR
  • are a graduate or have graduate status from another recognised tertiary institution; OR
  • are a graduate of another Faculty at the University of Pretoria; AND
  • comply with the minimum subject requirements and achievement levels, as well as the APS requirements of specific programmes.
  • If you are an international applicant 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:

  • have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with admission to Bachelor’s degree studies; and comply with the minimum subject requirements as well as the APS requirements of their chosen programme; OR
  • are a student transferring from another recognised tertiary institution and comply with the programme requirements; OR
  • have graduate status from another recognised tertiary institution, or are a graduate of another Faculty at the University of Pretoria.
  • If you are an international student 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.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level

English Home Language or English First Additional Language

Mathematics

APS

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

5

C

5

C

32

To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 32 in the NSC.

Students interested in the BSocSci (PPE) programme not complying with the 5 in Mathematics for the programme, but with an APS of 32, and a 5 in English, may be admitted into another degree for the first year. If they register for STK 113 and 123 in their first year of study, and they pass each of these with 60%, they will however then have the option to apply for an internal transfer to the BSocSci (PPE) in their second year of study. 


Duration of study

3 years, full-time.


Faculty Notes

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.


Enquiries about the programme

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