Overview

The goal of the Policy Studies at University of South Africa (UNISA) is to provide learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies, including the ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities, and to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines

Purpose statement

To equip learners with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication;
To prepare learners for post learner study;
To provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society;
To produce learners who are able to think laterally, critically and creatively;
To produce learners who are prepared for life-long learning;
To produce learners who understand the principles of, and are capable of critical citizenship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Language and Literacy in English

South Africa in International Politics

Politics as Social Activity

Understanding the State

The Nature, Content and Scope of Public Administration

The Structuring and Functioning of Public Services

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 3 other Bachelors in Political Science 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,

or

a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning.

Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

7840 ZAR / year

≈ 7840 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7840 ZAR / year

≈ 7840 ZAR / year

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