Overview

Key Features

There are four taught modular units, at least three of which must be completed within the Department.

Ordinarily students will be expected to complete at least two essays of between 10 and 20 pages per unit. Classes may alternate between lecture and seminar formats.

Progress will depend largely on the student’s own reading and willingness to participate in class discussion. All courses involve the use of web-based learning.

In the first semester, students at the Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg will also be expected to complete a research-based independently conceived research essay on an approved topic.

The student will work on his/her research project with the support of an individually assigned supervisor. A compulsory Research Methods component will form part of this module.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Theory
Democratic Theory
African Politics: African Political Theory
Justice and Democracy: Freedom in South Africa
The Politics of Slavery and Human Trafficking
Politics and Utopia
Research Methods and Research Ethics in Political Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Political Science View 21 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to Honours will normally have a BA major in Political Studies and have achieved at least 65% in this major.
Medical Aid
English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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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

R41950 - 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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