Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Arts in the field of Psychology (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is an academically-based programme aimed at providing students with a range of knowledge and skills within the field of research, as well as specialist areas of interest.

A part-time option is available through Wits Plus and will be offered over a period of two years.

Career

In itself, the degree is highly marketable, as there is increasing demand for students with strong research knowledge and competencies within organisations. However, it also offers a potential alternative route towards both professional training and other careers in applied psychology. It does not offer registration as a psychometrist or registered counsellor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Essay
Research Methods in Psychology
Personality and Psychopathology
Qualitative Research Methods
Community Psychology
Health Psychology
Psychological Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology View 23 other Bachelors in Psychology 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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum average of 65% for third year psychology.

Approximately 100 students will be selected into the course (this is an estimate and may vary from year to year
Good marks achieved at third-year Psychology level (please note that while University rules do not allow acceptance of students into the programme whose third-year average falls below 65%, attainment of a 65% average is often insufficient to be offered a place due to a high demand for places in the course);
The principle of racial equity

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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

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R41 950-62000

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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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