Overview

The subjects from which you may choose are divided into two groups of thematically related subjects. The Humanities programme at the Stellenbosch University is constructed in such a way that a student will eventually study two subjects on an advanced level from any of the two groups, together with (1) a 24-credit module or two 12-credit modules of a third-year subject, or (2) a module from a metadiscipline that coheres with those two subjects. The metadiscipline of a study area analyses and evaluates its methods.

Quick Facts:

The first group focuses on human thought, language, culture and art (including subjects such as Afrikaans en Nederlands, Afrikaans Language Acquisition, African Languages, Ancient Cultures, Chinese, English Studies, Applied English Language Studies, French, General Linguistics, German, Theatre Studies, Visual Studies, Xhosa and Basic Xhosa).

The second group focuses on people and society (including subjects such as Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Socio-Informatics and Sociology).

The metadisciplines you can choose from in your third (final) year are Dimensions of Historical Understanding and Scientific Language Study as Detective Work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geography and Environmental Studies

History

Philosophy

Political Science,

Psychology

Social Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 11 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL

For the NSC an aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)

Home Language 50%

First Additional Language 40%

If Socio-Informatics is taken as a university subject, then also Mathematics 50% or Mathematical Literacy 70%
Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)
Student support form (students with disabilities)
Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)
Application fee (R100) – 8 USD
Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

117875 ZAR / year

≈ 117875 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

55385 ZAR / year

≈ 55385 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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