School of Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts with Majors in:
- Philosophy
- Politics and Government
Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
3 years
Minimum Credits:
370
NQF Level:
7
SAQA:
120220
MODE:
Contact Learning
CAMPUS:
Waterfall (Midrand)
LANGUAGE:
English
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
This programme will equip students to be public intellectuals and reflexive practitioners who work for change within an African and international context. The qualifying student gains insight into the multifarious role of the humanities in society and skills for more respectful intercultural encounters. They learn analytical skills to understand the African context and to interpret the context creatively. They gain ethical leadership skills that equip them to lead and mobilize organisations and communities towards personal wholeness and societal transformation. Successful completion of the degree will lead to an informed historical consciousness, a solid knowledge of politics, philosophy and economics, and a critical awareness of the factors that shape the life of society. They learn how to locate and critically interpret different sources and to use them in combatting abuse and injustice, to build safe and just communities. The programme helps them become self-motivated life-long learners in the service of humanity.
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES:
Students on this programme can articulate horizontally to similar programmes at other institutions in the Arts
(eg Bachelors, Certificates, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes depending on the level or modules that the student has completed) with more extensive elective options or a more specific focus depending on the needs of the student.
The following are examples:
Internally:
- STADIO: Bachelor of Arts in Law SAQA ID: 117948
Students on this programme can articulate vertically to postgraduate programmes at other institutions specialising in one of the majors offered/selected on the Bachelor. These can include the Bachelor Honours and Postgraduate Diploma.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CONTACT LEARNING
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C4SS - CENTRE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The Centre for Student Success supports students with academic, psychological and financial wellness.
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SAS - STUDENT ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT
Student Administration & Support is the first port of call for all student queries and requests, they can channel your requests to the right individuals.
Entry Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS ARE:
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Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement; OR
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a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects, and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language; OR
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a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 60% in three fundamental subjects including English; and minimum 70% in four vocational subjects; OR
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a Higher Certificate (NQF 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) or Diploma (NQF 6) in a cognate field.
To find out more about alternate access routes at STADIO, please click HERE
QUALIFICATION OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
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Solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking embedded in a humanistic paradigm.
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Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation in communities and society at large.
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Manage the conceptualisation and implementation of strategies, policies and plans in a public sector environment with due regard to national and global contexts.
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Promote ethical decisions on complex institutional issues with sensitivity and awareness of consequences in an autonomous manner.
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Manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively in order to promote and strengthen tolerance and affirmation in problem solving.
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Collect, interpret and process data and information in order to make informed decisions.
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Communicate effectively through engagement with literature from a wide variety of sources pertaining to politics, philosophy and economics.
QUALIFICATION CURRICULUM
1st YEAR MODULES
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Academic and Creative Writing
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African Studies
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End-User Computing
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Philosophy 1
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Politics & Government 1
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ELECTIVE I Choose TWO of the following elective modules:
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Global Citizenship OR Leadership & Ethics OR Understanding Human Behaviour
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3rd YEAR MODULES
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Philosophy 3A
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Philosophy 3B
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Philosophy 3C
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Politics & Government 3A
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Politics & Government 3B
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Politics & Government 3C
2nd YEAR MODULES
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Community Project
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Philosophy 2A
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Philosophy 2B
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Politics & Government 2A
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Politics & Government 2B
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ELECTIVE I Choose ONE of the following elective modules:
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Innovation OR Understanding & Managing Creativity
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students completing the qualification will be well positioned for various careers:
- Political Analyst
- Media & Journalism
- Academic Research / Marketing Research
- Government - Foreign Affairs
- Diplomatic Service
- Policy & Governance