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BAdmin specialising in Public Administration and International Relations at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This degree prepares students for public-sector careers, providing in-depth knowledge of administrative and management practices across local, provincial and national government, combining public-sector management with politics and international relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international).  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Public financial and human resources management, international administration and management, policy and organisation studies, ethics, project management, intergovernmental relations, and administrative justice.

Career pathways

Diplomats, political analysts, managers in the public sector, local government and the private sector, non-governmental organisations, international organisations and embassies; also human resources and general administrative roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 28. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 3 or Mathematical Literacy level 4; APS of at least 28. Life Orientation excluded from APS.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 59,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations)'); the source states a range of R59,000 to R65,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to lat Source

Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international).

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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