Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Sol Plaatje University

The BA at Sol Plaatje University is a three-year NQF Level 7 degree in the Faculty of Humanities. It combines communication skills with in-depth knowledge of the student's chosen subjects and aims to produce graduates who engage critically with the world and apply disciplinary knowledge to solve problems.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Languages and Communication Studies (language modules); History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology disciplines  |  Duration: 3 years minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Languages (Afrikaans, English and Swahili), History, Heritage Studies, Geography, Mathematics and Sociology feature in the degree, with Archaeology, Anthropology and Psychology also listed among the faculty's BA disciplines. Heritage Studies is a compulsory first-year module. Honours and then Master's study allow further specialisation.

Career pathways

Museums and heritage organisations; translation, interpreting and editing; teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing and media work; community development, tourism and the diplomatic service.

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