SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (General)
3 YEARS (FULL-TIME) | SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 122821 | NQF LEVEL: 7 | CREDITS: 360
Step into the exciting world of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences with our Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme. Over three years, you’ll explore subjects like communication, psychology, development studies, and media. Our focus on communication, critical thinking, and research skills will help you tackle complex social issues and succeed in today’s interconnected world. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to excel in diverse fields and make a positive difference in society.
Who should enrol?
- Students with a love for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Those seeking a career in communication, psychology or development studies
- Those who understand that a broad-based BA is the springboard for further study and work in many directions
Admission requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC – Grade 12) with entrance to Bachelor Studies OR
- National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with degree admission endorsement and minimum 50% in English or relevant language of learning OR
- Relevant Higher Certificate or any other NQF Level 5 certification
- For international school leaving certifications, a USAf equivalence certificate is required
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Effective communication
- Ability to understand complex social development issues
- Solid foundation knowledge of people and what motivates them
- Base in media and communication
- Research skills
Career opportunities
- Media and communication
- Development
- Research
- Further specialisation in psychology
- Employee support
Curriculum
Year 1
- Academic and digital literacies
- South African language competence
- Choices of introductory courses in
- Communication
- Visual communication
- Psychology
- Development studies
- Media and Society
Year 2
- Critical thinking for the Humanities
- Insights from the global south
Elective courses in
- Mass communication
Intercultural communication - Cognitive and social psychology
- Statistics and research design
- Theories of development
- Sociology for development studies
Year 3
Electives which include
- Strategic corporate communication
- Communication management
- Communication ethics
Research - Abnormal Psychology / Child Psychology /
Community Psychology / Organisation Psychology - Community development / Development Policy /
Development Issues - Media Law and Ethics
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees, textbooks and any special equipment requirements will be detailed in the “Additional Costs Schedule,” available from your nearest campus.