Bachelor of Social Sciences with Psychology at University of Northwest

The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) is the first 3 years of a 6-year pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist. Psychology studies can also lead to careers in human services organizations, community-based agencies, human resource management, multicultural agencies, and education settings.

Admission Requirement

At least level 4 for first home language

Academic paper selection

DURATION: 3 years

What jobs are there for psychology?

Psychologist.

Psychotherapist.

Social worker.

Counselor.

Educational psychologist.

Human resource manager.

Teacher.

Research roles.

Is psychology a good career choice?

Psychology is certainly not a one-size-fits-all career choice.

In fact, one of the greatest strengths of a psychology degree is the enormous variety of career paths that are available to graduates. Students can tailor their education and degree to focus on specialty areas that appeal to their interests.

Which branch of psychology is the best?

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in mental health. Like any medical doctor, they diagnose and treat illness through different strategies. Psychiatrists prescribe medications for patients with mental illnesses. 

Psychiatry is by far the best-paying psychology career.

BA in psychology salary in South Africa

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title: Content ManagerRange: R134k – R359k (Estimated *)Average: R218,846
Human Resources (HR) AdministratorRange: R101k – R294k (Estimated *)Average: R176,684
Human Resources (HR) ManagerRange: R559k – R1m (Estimated *)Average: R809,004