Overview

The Humanities is the place for development of robust thinking and debate that is done critically, but respectfully and where there is a tolerance for diverse views. It is a place to think deeply about the future of the world, to deal with the challenges facing us today and how we think about transforming our society to rise to a set of imagined futures that are yet to unfold.

BA graduates of General at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg are able to work in multiple fields, including:

African Studies
Communications or Journalism
Developmental Studies
Economics and Commerce
Education
English and Literature
Global Politics and Diplomacy
Heritage and Museum work
History
Language Studies and Translation
Law, Culture and Language
Literary and Cultural Studies
Media, Literature and Culture
Work, Organisation and Society

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature

Cultural Studies

Politics

History

Diplomacy
Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

7

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology General Studies

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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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80

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Wits APS of 34 or higher. In some cases, applicants with exceptional scores on the admission exercise and interview may be considered with an APS between 29 and 33. Under no circumstances will an applicant with an APS score below 29 be considered for admission.

A minimum of 50% in English(home language or first additional language) on the NSC exam.

Applicants from international education systems who do not complete NSC exams must meet Faculty exemption requirements, after which an equivalent APS score and subject scores will be modelled to ensure equal comparison with South African applicants.

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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

51950 ZAR / year

≈ 51950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

51950 ZAR / year

≈ 51950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R51950-65100. International students pay double tuition

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 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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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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