Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Curriculum and Length of Degree

Obviously suited to future careers in education, politics and government, media and communication, law and business, the interdisciplinary nature of our BA degree prepares graduates more generally for the ‘world of work’. The programme incorporates classical elements in the study of the humanities. Evidence consistently demonstrates that influential leaders in all sectors of society - government, business, legal, medical, educational and others - have a solid intellectual grounding in the liberal arts, especially the humanities. We put an emphasis on developing our students' ability to think independently and critically. This is why our graduates are poised to succeed in the South African and global contexts alike.

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Subjects offered

Subjects offered in the Bachelor of Arts degree at St Augustine include: Communication/Cultural Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Literature in English, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies and Zulu. In addition, the degree includes a number of short, compulsory, modules.

Admission Requirements

For admission requirements into the Bachelor of Arts, please refer to the Prospectus (Page 14, G.4)

What makes our BA degree unique?

Firstly, it centres on the African context in the exploration of the liberal arts disciplines. Graduates will possess the cultural fluency necessary to function in and lead the multicultural society that is not only South Africa’s hallmark, but also the global context.

Secondly, it aims at fostering an ethically-based leadership abilities centred on human dignity and the common good - principles which are urgently needed in all sectors of our society.

Thirdly, our students develop essential skills in interdisciplinary critical thinking and problem solving, which are highly prized in the marketplace.

This programme is intended for students who have already completed their matriculation exam (or its equivalent NQF Level 4) or received the matriculation exemption. The course runs over three year’s full-time study, earning the learner a BA (NQF Level 7) when all the modules are successfully completed. The successful learner is ready to enter further study, or the world of work in a variety of fields.

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St Augustine offers short courses, certificate courses and a range of degrees from the bachelors through to the doctorate level, all of which are recognised and accredited by the relevant branches of South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training.

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