Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSci) at Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie (Die) NPC

Programme overview

The BSocSci (SAQA ID 120400) is a contact degree aimed at producing opinion-shaping leaders in journalism, politics, education and community development, taught from a Christian worldview. The APA offers Communication, Political Science, Economics and Journalism, including the Philosophy, Politics and Economics combination.

Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years part-time (may not exceed 5 years) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 2027 | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

First year covers Community Development, Communication for Academic Purposes, Computer Literacy, Social Sciences and religious worldviews, plus four electives chosen from groups A (Social: e.g. Philosophy, Communication Studies, Geography, History, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology), B (Languages) and others.

Career pathways

Preparation for leadership across the church, family, education, civil government, arts and recreation, media, and business and economics. Completion does not allow registration with the HPCSA or SACSSP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 24. NSC with an admission point score of at least 24 (six best subjects, Life Orientation excluded), Afrikaans level 4 (50-59%) and English level 4 (50-59%); Umalusi conditional exemption; age-based exemption (23+, or 45+); or exemption through a 3- or 4-year diploma.

ZAR 57,810 a year (2027). First-year (BSocSci 1) tuition for 2027, four electives at R10,140 each plus compulsory modules. 2027 tuition per the APA prospectus. Excludes the R500 non-refundable application fee and the R11,600 registration deposit (R10,000 of which forms part of the Source

BDiv and BSocSci Honours (Psychology) lectures start on Monday 1 February 2027; BA, BSocSci, NGOS and Higher Certificate in Social Studies lectures start on Monday 15 February 2027.

Applications are made online at apa.ac.za; the application fee is R500 (non-refundable). Last registration dates: BDiv 5 February 2027; BA, BSocSci and NGOS 19 February 2027; BSocSci Honours Psychology 30 September 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://apa.ac.za/doen-aansoek

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