What is a general BA degree?

The BA is a general formative degree to be completed over three years. It is recommended that students choose an academic plan with a specific core (two majors over three years), one minor subject (for two years) and a limited number of other modules (called electives).

How many credits is a degree in UKZN?

To be more precise, to qualify for a Bachelors’ degree, you must accumulate a total of 384 credits to complete a three-year GENERAL or STRUCTURED degree, and 512 credits to complete a four-year STRUCTURED degree. < At least 96 credits at levels one and two and 128 credits at Level three.

What is B SOC SC General Studies?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The academic undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Social Science (BSS, B.Soc.Sc., or B. Soc. Sci.) requires three to four years of study in the social sciences at an institution of higher education, primarily found in the Commonwealth of Nations.

How long is a BSS degree?

If General BA or BSS is your degree of choice Most undergraduate degrees in the College of Humanities are three-year degrees, but there are some that take four years to complete. Each year is made up of two semesters.

What are the hardest Bachelor degrees?

Recap: What Is the Hardest Major in College?

What can I do with a BA?

Some examples:

• law, copy editing, publishing, advertising, journalism, research, acting;
• career counseling, immigration administration, human resources, motivational speaking, sales, business administration, psychologists;

Is Zulu compulsory at Ukzn?

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is holding firm on its policy of compulsory Zulu language courses for undergraduates, despite some students having concerns about it. “The module is compulsory for all students at UKZN, except for those whom isiZulu is a first language OR those who have previously studied basic isiZulu.

What happens if you fail a module at Ukzn?

If a student fails an exam with a mark between 40-48% the student is usually given the chance to write a supplementary examination for which there is an extra fee per course. Some modules have done away with end of-semester examinations. Those who pass the assessment do not have to sit the examination.

What is the highest paying job in social sciences?

Political Scientist. If you have an interest in politics, then a career as a political scientist might be the right choice for you. This is the highest paid job in the social sciences profession. Political scientists investigate how political systems originated and progressed and how they currently operate.

What can I study at Ukzn?

UKZN part time courses offered

• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management.
• Doctor of Public Administration (DAdmin)
• Master Of Commerce In Marketing.
• Master of Commerce In Management.

What can I do after BA social science?

International Relations, Development Studies, Peace Building, Anthropology, Archaeology, LLB – LLM , Media, Journalism and Social Work, there is so much Social Science graduates can pursue after completing their course of education.

What is the quickest degree?

Here are 25 accelerated online associate’s degrees that you can earn in less than two years.

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.
• Associate of Arts in Psychology.
• Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice.
• Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science.
• Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies.

Are there any humanities degree programmes at UKZN?

The choice of study programmes enables students to shape their degrees according to their interests and career aspirations. Degrees programmes in the Humanities, Arts, Development and Social Sciences are offered on UKZN’s Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses; however, not all programmes and/or subjects are offered on both campuses.

Can a Linguistics major be pursued as a BA?

The Linguistics major can be pursued as part of a BA (General Studies) or BSocSci (General Studies) and is a compulsory component of a BA (Multilingual Studies). In the General Studies programme the linguistics major is usefully taken together with other modules/majors which provide complementary material or analytical tools.

Can You major in linguistics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal?

The Linguistics Programme offers six undergraduate semester-long-modules leading to a Linguistics major. It is compulsory to complete all six modules if one wishes to major in Linguistics.

Where can I get a BBA degree in South Africa?

The degree is offered at the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. It is a three to four year qualification offered through evening classes. The BBA is accepted by all the major industries and public utilities in KwaZulu-Natal, and has gained recognition throughout southern Africa and the United Kingdom. MINIMUM