Bachelor of Arts at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts (WS5407) is a general degree in which students take three subjects in first year and two majors in second and third year, with majors traceable to level 1. It provides undergraduate knowledge in preparation for specialisation at Honours level.

Faculty: Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Three subjects in first year, then two majors in second and third year.

Career pathways

Artist; copywriter; educator; broadcaster in various media; academic or scholar; archaeologist; museum curator; actor; voice-over artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 27. Bachelors’ endorsement with NSC Achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) for any four NSC Subjects, at least 2 of which are in the Humanities or are teaching subjects. If English is taken as a major, it should be at least at level 5 (60–69). Minimum APS of 27 points Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption: At least two subjects in Humanities or teaching subjects, with at least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) and a pass in any other two school subjects. Cambridge Advanced Level or Equivalent: At least 2 subjects in the humanities teaching and learning field at grade E or better.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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