Bachelor of Social Science Degree at Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Study the Bachelor of Social Science at Boston City Campus and explore how people, organisations and societies function in South Africa. You study human behaviour, social systems and economic forces and learn to analyse real issues with clarity and purpose. The degree builds strong critical thinking and research skills for work across social and organisational sectors.

Faculty: Social Science Health & Sports | Duration: 3 Years (min) - 9 Years (max) | Study mode: distance | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include: Computer Literacy; Academic Literacy; Sociology 1A; Psychology 1A; Introduction to Anthropology (The Human Experience); Computer Literacy Advanced; Sociology 1B; Psychology 1B; Public Administration; Anthropology 1; or.

Career pathways

Possible employment opportunities listed by the programme page include: Research or Social Planning; Market Research and Analysis; Project Manager; Civil Servant; Political Official; Civic Organiser and Leader; Media Campaign Manager; Secondary School Teacher.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum requirement for admission into the degree is a: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English as one of the subjects passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s degree study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English as one of the subjects passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s degree study; or Prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the subjects passed. A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the degree programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Diploma, NQF (HEQSF/OQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 240 or 360, subject to Matriculation Board endorsement.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Two higher education intakes per year: January to February and June to July. Applications can be made at any time to start in the following cycle.

There is no fixed closing date; applications can be made at any time for the next intake cycle (January to February or June to July). Boston does not charge application fees.

Boston City Campus does not charge application fees.

Apply through the official page: https://www.boston.ac.za/apply/

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