Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and English (Part Time)

Programme overview:

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and English (Part Time) next start date Next start date: 2 October 2023
Next Orientation Date: 26 September 2023
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and English (Part Time) study mode Campuses:
Bedfordview
Cape Town - Tyger Valley
Midrand
Pretoria

Remote and distant students join a campus where the programme is offered
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and English (Part Time) duration Duration:
Part-Time
Minimum: 5 years
Maximum: 7 years
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and English (Part Time) support Support: Fully supported


Programme details:

NQF Level 7 | Humanities and Arts | Part Time Study | SAQA ID 62761
Flexible learning. Limitless possibilities.  The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree prepares you for work in many disciplines and is an excellent foundation for careers in human resources, public relations, communications, teaching, psychology and political science. Our BA degree is a broad and flexible qualification rounded in the behavioural and social sciences. This degree aims to develop critical thinking and provide you with an in-depth understanding of human behaviour from different perspectives. You will be introduced to the fields of general  and industrial psychology and will have a choice of Human Resources, English or Politics as a second major. As you progress to Year 3, you will learn how to apply theoretical  knowledge gained throughout the duration of this degree to real-world contexts.
 
Because of our degree’s unique emphasis on practical application, you will select, conduct and present a research project and complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in certain streams during Year 3. In addition, by introducing you to research, we are preparing you for postgraduate studies, a unique offering of this undergraduate degree. This blended approach ensures that you graduate with essential work skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving, being innovative  and adaptable to change, collaborating in teams and communicating effectively. The success of our BA lies in its flexibility of subject choice, a curriculum that is relevant, Technology Enhanced Learning 
(TEL) and smaller classes, as well as teaching staff with both  industry and academic experience. We give you the opportunity to tailor your subject choice to specialise in an area that interests you the most.


More information:

Entry requirements
•     South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) w ith Bachelor’s degree endorsement.

Or
 
•     A National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 issued by the C ouncil of General and Further Education and Training with Bachelor’s degree endorsement.
 
Or
•     A letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.
 
Or
•     Completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
 
Or
 
•     Completion of a relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf).

Or
 
•     Completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
And
•    25 Eduvos points or more. 
And
•    A minimum of 50% in English
Pricing
Price:
From R63 600 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.
Programme accreditation
•     Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
•     Registered with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
Possible career options
Put your creative and critical thinking skills to good use. Graduating with the BA degree can form a foundation for many careers as this degree helps students acquire a wide range of interpersonal skills, which can be put to use in various positions.  Some positions would require further training as is common with most three-year degrees, while others draw on the skills developed throughout the BA degree. The Eduvos programme provides for two core disciplines, which will enable students to have more than one option for postgraduate studies. The careers for you, as a BA graduate are varied and, depending on the study stream you select, could include:
 
•     Communications
•     Human Resources
•     Research
•     Psychology-related fields
This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Bedfordview, Cape Town - Tyger Valley, Midrand, Pretoria

•     Bedfordview
•     Midrand
•     Pretoria
•     Tyger Valley


International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
Year 1
Year 1 (Psychology & English)
 
•          Communication Science 1A & 1B
•          English Literature Studies 1A & 1B
•          Industrial Psychology 1A & 1B
•          Linguistics 1A & 1B
•          Political Science 1A & 1B
•          Psychology 1A & 1B
 
Year 2
Year 2 (Psychology & English)
 
•          Communication Science 2A & 2B
•          Cultural Studies
•          English Literature Studies 2A & 2B
•          Linguistics 2A & 2B
•          Research Methodology
 
 
Year 3
Year 3 (Psychology & English) Choose one group:
Group 1: 
•    Linguistic
 
 
Group 2:
•    English Literature Studies
•    Research Project
And
 
Choose one group: Group 1:
•      Group Dynamics
•     Organisational Assessment and Evaluation
•     Research in Social Sciences
•     Counselling and Therapy Skills
•    Work Integrated Learning (I/O Psych)
 
Group 2:
•    Abnormal Behaviour 3A & 3B
•     Individual Therapy
•     Social Psychology
•     Health and Community Psychology
•     Neuropsychology or Assessment and Evaluation 3