SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (SHSS)

BACHELOR OF ARTS

The following degree programmes are offered by SHSS under the Bachelor of Arts. Grade 12 school leavers can apply for any of these programs. 

Entry Requirement

BA-Anthropology & Sociology 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Creative Arts 

Minimum ‘C’ grade or better in Language and Literature, ‘C” grade in Mathematics B or D Grade or better in Mathematics A, “C or “B” grade in two or more Social Science and “C” or “B” average grade in two or more Science subject. Or, an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification with similar grades or GPA 2.15.

BA-English Communication & Literature 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5. 

BA-History, Gender & Philosophy 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Information & Communication Science 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Journalism & Media Studies 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5. 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Political Science 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Psychology 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Population Studies 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

BA-Social Work 

Minimum ‘B’ or C’ grade in Language and Literature, together with ‘B’ Grade in Mathematics B or C’ Grade in Maths A, C’ average grade in two or more Social Science subject or “B” average grade in two or more Science Subjects. Or an equivalent of Grade 12 qualification or similar grades or GPA of 2.5.

Diploma Program (Non-TESAS sponsored)

Diploma in Language & Communication 

Minimum “C” grade or better in Language and Literature, ‘C’ grade in Mathematics B or D grade in Maths A, “C” grade average in two or more Social Science subjects or “C” grade average in two or more Science subjects. Or , an equivalent of Gr 12 qualification with similar Grades or GPA of 2.00.