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BA or BSS Extended Studies

Rhodes University · Public University · Makhanda Campus, Makhanda

• English Home Language at 60% or English First Additional Language at 65%
• First year follows a limited combination of subjects such as Journalism and Anthropology, or Politics and Sociology

BA Psychology

University of Zululand · Public University · Main Campus (KwaDlangezwa), KwaDlangezwa, Empangeni

• NSC with degree endorsement or matric exemption, and an achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English, Social Science and Physical Science
• Shortlisted candidates are interviewed for suitability

Bachelor of Arts (General)

Cornerstone Institute · Private College

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology

University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score)
• Admission is competitive and subject to available space

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences with Sociology and Psychology

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

• Home Language and First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Community Development

Cornerstone Institute · Private College

• National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass or equivalent.

Bachelor of Arts with Sociology and Geography

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom

• Home Language and First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).

Bachelor of Arts with Sociology and Labour Relations Management

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom

• Home Language and First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).

Bachelor of Social Science

Boston City Campus · Private College · Gqeberha, Gqeberha | Komani, Komani | KuGompo City, KuGompo City | Mthatha, Mthatha | Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein | Welkom, Welkom | Alberton, Alberton | Bedfordview, Bedfordview | Benoni, Benoni | Boksburg, Boksburg | Braamfontein, Johannesburg | Centurion, Centurion | Germiston, Germiston | Johannesburg, Johannesburg | Kempton Park, Kempton Park | Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp | Orange Grove, Johannesburg | Pretoria Arcadia, Pretoria | Pretoria Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria | Pretoria North, Pretoria | Randburg, Johannesburg | Roodepoort, Roodepoort | Rosebank, Johannesburg | Sandton, Johannesburg | Soweto, Johannesburg | Springs, Springs | Vereeniging, Vereeniging | Durban Musgrave, Durban | Ladysmith, Ladysmith | Newcastle, Newcastle | Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg | Port Shepstone, Port Shepstone | Richards Bay, Richards Bay | Stanger, Stanger | Umhlanga, Durban | Polokwane, Polokwane | Tzaneen, Tzaneen | eMalahleni, eMalahleni | Mbombela, Mbombela | Secunda, Secunda | Kimberley, Kimberley | Klerksdorp, Klerksdorp | Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Rustenburg, Rustenburg | Bellville, Cape Town | Cape Town City, Cape Town | George, George | Paarl, Paarl | Rondebosch, Cape Town | Somerset West, Cape Town

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) with English passed, endorsed for Bachelor's Degree study, or an equivalent pre-2009 Senior Certificate with English.

Bachelor of Social Science

University of Cape Town · Public University · Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town

• NSC endorsed for degree study
• FPS of 450 or above with Proficient Academic Literacy NBT score for guaranteed admission, and minimum 50% English (HL) or 60% (FAL)

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

Rhodes University · Public University · Makhanda Campus, Makhanda

• English Home Language at 60% or English First Additional Language at 65%.

Bachelor of Social Science (General Studies)

University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Howard College, Durban | Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg

• 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.

Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology)

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Mthatha, Mthatha

• 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.

Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology) Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Mthatha, Mthatha

• 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.

Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology

North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng

• Language of tuition at level 4 (50-59%)
• selection is based on an academic paper submission

Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSci)

University of the Free State · Public University · Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein | Qwaqwa Campus, Phuthaditjhaba

• National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 30 and English at Level 4 (50%).

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Development Studies

North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng

• 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

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Geography

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

• 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

Bachelor of Social Sciences with History

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

• 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

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Population Studies

North-West University · Public University · Mahikeng, Mahikeng

• 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