University of South Africa Bachelor Of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Qualification code: 99311
NQF level: 7
Total credits: 360
SAQA ID: 22375
APS/AS: 20
Maximum time to complete this qualification:  8 years
  • Admission requirements
  • Student fees and funding your studies
  • Application for admission
  • Registration
  • Curriculum

Admission and re-admission requirements

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to University of South Africa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

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A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning.
Applicants, who do not comply with the above requirements, should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

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  • R105 for online applications
  • R160 for hard copy applications

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through University of South Africa or do not qualify for admission to University of South Africa.

Student fees

Click here to find out more about University of South Africa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for University of South Africa students.

Apply for admission

Applications for semester 1 of the 2018 academic year are now closed.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

University of South Africa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.
Take note of the following:

  • Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
  • Apply for admission during University of South Africa’s application period via your TVET college or via University of South Africa.

Registration

University of South Africa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of University of South Africa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.