Bachelor of Arts: Industrial Psychology and English Literature Studies

Bachelor of Arts
Programme Type: Degree
SAQA ID: 120745
Faculty: Humanities and Arts
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Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.
Support On campus and online modes are fully supported. Distance learning and short courses are supported self study.
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Programme details

The Bachelor of Arts: Industrial Psychology and English Literature Studies degree is a broad and flexible qualification rounded in the behavioural and social sciences. It prepares you for work in many disciplines and is an excellent foundation for a wide range of possible careers. 

This degree aims to develop critical thinking and provide you with an in-depth understanding of human behaviour from different perspectives. It prepares you for work in many disciplines and is an excellent foundation for a wide range of possible careers. As you progress to third year, 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 addition, by introducing you to research, we are preparing you for postgraduate studies, a unique offering of this undergraduate degree. 

Entry Requirements Important

• South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass. *
• Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. 
• Or 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 the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). 
• Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
• Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.
 

AND

• 50% or above for Grade 12 English or equivalent.

Pricing

From R72 633 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

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The BA degree generally acts as a steppingstone for further study that will allow students to pursue a range of possible careers depending on their major.


These can include education, and psychology-related fields (e.g. counselling, clinical, educational, industrial/organisational and research psychology).

YearModules
Year 1

  • 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

  • Communication Science 2A & 2B 

  • Cultural Studies 

  • English Literature Studies 2A & 2B 

  • Industrial Psychology 2A & 2B 

  • Linguistics 2A & 2B 

  • Personalities Theory 2A & 2B 

  • Research Methodology 

  • Optional: Positive Psychology 

Year 3

  • Counselling and Therapy Skills 

  • English Literature Studies 3A & 3B 

  • Entrepreneurship in Humanities

  • Group Dynamics 

  • Organisational Assessment and Evaluation 

  • Research Project 

  • Statistical Research Methods in Social Science 

  • Work Integrated Learning (BA) 

  • Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).  

  • Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).  

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International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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