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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Community Development at Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC

Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC, South Africa

Programme overview

The BAHons in Community Development is a 120-credit NQF level 8 programme offered through distance learning, completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. It deepens understanding of community development theory and practice with a foundation in community-focused research.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Department: Sociology and Community Development  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time (120 credits)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Intake: January and July  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Covers community development theory, governance, social policy and the legislative framework, programme management and social research methodology, with two focus areas of interest.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with third-year key social science modules passed at a minimum of 60% (up to 10% of applicants below 60% may be admitted via RPL with work or life experience); evidence of computer literacy; a pre-programme assignment is required of successful applicants. Documents include undergraduate transcript (minimum 360 credits) and personal statement.

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

Semester 1 2027 intake: classes commence 15 February 2027. A July intake registers for semester 2 (July to November).

Applications and registration for the 2027 academic year (Semester 1 intake) open on 15 October 2026 and close on 31 January 2027; late registrations 1 - 7 February 2027. The application fee is R150 for all new students.

Financial aid applications for new students registering for the July intake close at the end of June; for the January intake at the end of January.

Apply through the official page: https://unisis.cornerstone.ac.za/apply/

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