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BA Political Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Witwatersrand

Program Overview

Majoring in Political Studies at Wits means you will be studying at one of Africa s leading academic departments for the study of politics.We offer undergraduate courses on various topics, including, African politics; human rights; political sociology; South African politics; states, power and governance; theories of development; theories of freedom, justice and difference and; theories of modernity.

Program Key Stats

R54000 (Annual cost)


7.1%

Eligibility Criteria


6.5
Eligibility criteria

Additional Information & Requirements

Original School Leaving Certificates and /or Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption, APS: 34+ , English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 5,, Applicants with an APS of 30-33, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.English Language (O Level: A-C | A Level: A-E | AS Level: A-D)

Career Options

  • Social Activist
  • Social Service Provider
  • Politician
Career options

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