BA in Humanities at University of Stellenbosch

The general aim of the qualification is to combine three subject groups, namely languages, social sciences, and philosophy, into a broad humanities program. This combination allows for a wide choice of subjects in the humanities, but all the subjects are still related to one other.

General admission requirements

• Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• See further admission requirements under the programs
• Also see the Faculty’s selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection

Home Language 50%
• First Additional Language 40% If you take Socio-Informatics as a university subject, then also:
• Mathematics 50% OR Mathematical Literacy 70%

Admission requirements

A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or

A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.

Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

What can you do with a BA in Humanities in South Africa?

Development manager.

human resource manager.

psychometrician.

management consultant.

labor relations practitioner.

Graphic designer.

Technical writer.

Sign language interpreter.

Travel agent.

High school teacher.

Editor.

Copywriter.

Human resources specialist.

What are the subjects in BA humanities?

Economics.

Psychology.

History.

Political Science.

Geography.

Law.

Media Studies.

Entrepreneurship.

Bachelor of Humanities (BHum) Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
EditorRange: R120k – R432k (Estimated)Average: R245,971
Human Resources (HR) DirectorRange: R674k – R2m (Estimated)Average:R1,134,089
Primary School TeacherRange: R68k – R265k (Estimated)Average: R169,590