Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology at Nelson Mandela University

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the degree of Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology only if they: hold a Bachelor’s degree with Psychology as a major module, and have obtained a final mark of not less than 60% therein, and comply with such other selection criteria as approved by the Faculty Management Committee (FMC) on recommendation by the Department of Psychology (e.g. if a period of 10 years or more has elapsed between graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a candidate for the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology shall be required to demonstrate that he/she possesses the expected knowledge outcomes of a current major in Psychology). 2027 applications closes on 15 July 2026. Note: Prospective candidates must apply in good time and may be required to present themselves for a personal interview. In addition, candidates may be required to furnish the Department with the names of two referees, one of whom must be a senior university lecturer who is able to report on their suitability for training. Entry into the Internship programme will be on selection by the Department of Psychology.