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BSocSci Honours specialising in Psychology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The programme provides advanced academic and research training in psychology, preparing students for master's-level structured or academic programmes, transferable workplace skills, and societal contribution. It builds theoretical knowledge and skills for understanding, explaining and predicting human behaviour through theory-driven, research-based arguments. Classes run daytime only, with English as the sole medium of instruction.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Advanced theoretical and research training in psychology aimed at understanding, explaining and predicting human behaviour, taught in English during daytime classes.

Career pathways

Progression to master's-level structured (professional) or academic psychology programmes, and transfer of research and applied skills to a variety of work contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree with specialisation in Psychology (NQF level 7), an average of at least 70% each for Psychology at second- and final-year level, and a passed research module (RES320 or equivalent). Selection weights the second-year Psychology mark at 40% and the third-year mark at 60% to rank candidates.

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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