Bachelor of Arts: Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Eduvos (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts: Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree is a broad and flexible qualification rounded in the behavioural and social sciences. It prepares you for work in many disciplines and is an excellent foundation for a wide range of possible careers. This degree aims to develop critical thinking and provide you with an in-depth understanding of human behaviour from different perspectives.

Faculty: Humanities and Arts | Duration: Varies by study mode: minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years; minimum 5 years, maximum 7 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Next start dates: 15 February 2027, 17 February 2027 | Location: South Africa (12 campuses nationwide)

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Business English, Computer Skills, Critical Reasoning, Economics 1A & 1B, History 1. Year 2 modules include Economics 2A & 2B, History 2, Introduction to Coding for Humanities, Media Studies 2A & 2B, Philosophy 2. Year 3 modules include Economics 3A & 3B, Law for Psychology Students, Philosophy 3, Political Science 3A & 3B, Research Project.

Career pathways

Career options listed on the page include Academia, Civil Service, Consultancy, Diplomatic Corps, Economics, International Banking or Finance, Journalism, NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass. * Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results. Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree. Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate. Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme. AND 50% or above for Grade 12 English or equivalent. AND ** A student with Mathematics Literacy (50% or more) must enrol for and complete Introduction to Mathematics A and Mathematics for Degree Studies B (Commerce). ** A student with Mathematics (less than 50% but greater than or equal to 30%) must enrol for Mathematics and complete Degree Studies B (Commerce)

ZAR 72,633 a year. Advertised "from" price per year for the full-settlement payment option, as stated on the programme page; excludes hardware/software requirements; may be quoted for the first year only and the page does not state domestic vs international. Source

General intakes: February, May, July and September (4 intakes per year).

An admission fee of R400 is payable with the first payment for the 2027 intakes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.eduvos.com/admissions/

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