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BA (Governance and Political Transformation)
University of the Free State · Public University · Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 30
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-01 to 2026-09-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 30 and English at Level 4 (50%).
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Fort Hare · Public University
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 26
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-01 to 2026-11-30
Required subjects
- Meets the University's general National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum for Bachelor's degree entry: an achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language
- at least 4 (50-59%) in four other 20-credit NSC subjects
- at least 2 (30-39%) in one further 20-credit NSC subject
- at least 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
- The relevant Faculty may prescribe additional or higher subject requirements for this specific programme, which are set out in that Faculty's own prospectus rather than in this general prospectus
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Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)
University of Venda · Public University · Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 30
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-05-01 to 2026-09-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with an adequate achievement (50-59%) or better in English and either History or Economics, plus a minimum admission points score.
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Bachelor of Arts (General Studies)
University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Howard College, Durban | Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 28
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-30
Required subjects
- NSC Degree with English and Life Orientation at Level 4, plus one of Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Music, Religion Studies, Visual Arts or a Home/First Additional Language at Level 5.
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Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out) NQF: 7 Entry: APS 20
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-08-01 to 2026-11-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to Bachelor's or Diploma studies (or an equivalent qualification), and an admission point score of at least 20 on Unisa's own APS scale
- Specific subject requirements may apply - check the current year's study guide before applying
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Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Development
St Joseph's Theological Institute · Private College · Cedara Campus, Cedara
Type: Bachelor's Degree NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass (or the older matric exemption), or an equivalent qualification
- SJTI asks for a minimum of 21 points on its admission scale
- English proficiency is required (the institute's stated minimum is the equivalent of 40% to 49% in English), and you may be asked to write a proficiency test
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements may be asked to write an entrance examination, and exemptions are decided by the Exemptions Committee
- Private (non-seminary) students need approval from the Academic Dean
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Bachelor of Development Studies
University of Mpumalanga · Public University · Mbombela Campus, Mbombela
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 Year NQF: 7 Entry: APS 32
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-06-01 to 2026-11-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate
- English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at Level 4, Mathematics at Level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at Level 3, Geography or History plus one other social or commercial subject at Level 4, and a Science subject at Level 4
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Bachelor of Public Management
Regenesys Business School · Private College · Regenesys Sandton Campus, Sandton
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification is required, or a relevant NQF Level 5 qualification from an accredited institution
- a Regenesys Higher Certificate in Public Management is also listed as an alternative route in
- Applicants must be competent in Mathematics and English at NQF Level 4, with basic computer skills and internet access
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Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology)
Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Mthatha, Mthatha
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 25
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Main stream: National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language) and at least 4 (50-59%) in four other subjects.
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Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology) Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)
Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Mthatha, Mthatha
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 4 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 24
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Extended stream: National Senior Certificate with at least 3 (40-49%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language) and at least 4 (50-59%) in four other subjects.
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Development Studies
North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Geography
North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with History
North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Population Studies
North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Psychology and Social Sciences
North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Social Anthropology
North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Sociology
North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 22
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- Language entrance requirements apply: Afrikaans Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- English Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%)
- Setswana or Sesotho Home Language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%), as applicable
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Bachelor of Social Work
University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 4 years NQF: 8 Entry: APS 31
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31
Required subjects
- NSC with APS 31
- English 5 (60%+)
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Diploma in Public Administration
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Public University
Type: Diploma Entry: APS 28
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-05-01 to 2026-08-31
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 4, Mathematics at level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at level 4, plus one of Economics at level 3 (40%), Business Studies at level 3 (40%), or Accounting at level 3 (40%)
- Part-time applicants should preferably be employed full-time within the public sector
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Diploma in Public Administration (Extended)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Public University
Type: Diploma Entry: APS 24
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-05-01 to 2026-08-31
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 4, Mathematics at level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at level 3, plus one of Economics at level 2 (30%), Business Studies at level 2 (30%), or Accounting at level 2 (30%).
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