Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and HR Management

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: Psychology and HR Management 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 both the fields of general and industrial psychology and will have a choice of Human Resource, English or Politics as a second major. 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 certain streams during your third year.

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 being innovative and adaptable to change, effective problem-solving, 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. You will have a choice between one
of the following six streams:
• Psychology and Human Resource Management
• Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management
• Psychology and Political Science
• Industrial Psychology and Political Science
• Psychology and English
• Industrial Psychology and English

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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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 used 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 human resources, employee wellness, and research.
 

In addition to the above, the BA degree offers students the first steppingstone to the journey of becoming a psychologist (counselling, clinical, educational, industrial/organisational, research). After completion of a BA degree, students need to complete additional postgraduate programmes to enter these professions. Entry into postgraduate programmes is often limited due to strict selection processes. 

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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