BA in Humanities at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Provides a broad foundation in the study of human thought, society and culture. Students select modules from multiple fields, including social sciences, languages and the arts, for an interdisciplinary approach.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Further postgraduate training prepares you for professions such as teacher, psychologist, language practitioner, journalist and town and regional planner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB aggregate of at least 63% (excluding Life Orientation); Home Language 50%; First Additional Language 40%. If taking Organisational Informatics as a university subject, Mathematics 50% OR Mathematical Literacy 70%.

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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