Faculty of

e Humanities

Undergraduate
RULE BOOK 2024
Bloemfontein and South Campus

Inspiring excellence,
transforming lives
through quality,
impact, and care.
 UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

RULE BOOK

2024

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

BLOEMFONTEIN AND SOUTH CAMPUS

Dean: Prof M A Masoga

106 Flippie Groenewoud Building
Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012240
ENQUIRIES

Correspondence regarding academic matters should be addressed to:

The Assistant Director: Faculty Manager

Faculty of the Humanities
University of the Free State
P.O. Box 339
BLOEMFONTEIN
9300

Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012369

E-mail: [email protected]

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RULE BOOK

FACULTIES

The Humanities

Law

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Economic and Management Sciences

Education

Health Sciences

Theology

Note: The General Academic Rules and Regulations and Faculty Rules are published on the web and are available at the following links:
Faculty Rules: https://www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/faculty-of-the-humanities-home/academic-information/rule-books
General Rules: https://www.ufs.ac.za/docs/default-source/policy-institutional-documents/

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CONTENTS
ACADEMIC STAFF 4
CONTACT DETAILS OF PROGRAMME DIRECTORS 6
GENERAL INFORMATION 7
General Academic Rules and Regulations 7
Faculty Rules 7
General requirements to be admitted as a student to the Faculty 7
Assessment of students 7
Examinations 8
Timetable Clashes 8
Protection of Personal Information 9
BACHELOR’S DEGREES AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS 9
Minimum Admission Requirements 9
Explaining the terms subjects, modules, codes, and credits 9
Explaining the terms majors and minors, and core, fundamental, and elective modules 10
Prerequisites 11
Duration of study and compiling a curriculum 11
Progression rules and readmission on the basis of academic progress 11
Changes to programmes and codes; students wishing to re-register under the new programme system 12
UFSS1504 12
Faculty Readmission Appeals Committee (FRAC) & the University Readmission Review Tribunal (URRT) 13
Recognition of credits and exemption from modules 13
Language Policy 13
ePortfolio Development: Enterprising your degree 13
Qualifications in the Faculty of the Humanities 14
HIGHER CERTIFICATE
Higher Certificate in Humanities 15
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Arts (Three-year curriculum) 18
Bachelor of Arts (Four-year Curriculum) 33
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice (Three-year curriculum) 38
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice (Four-year curriculum) 44
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts (Three-year curriculum) 51
Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts (Four-year curriculum) 55
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Four-year curriculum) 59
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Five-year curriculum) 63
Bachelor of Music 68
Advanced Diploma in Opera Studies 73
Bachelor of Arts in Music 74
Diploma in Music 78
Higher Certificate in Music Performance 81
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Organisational Communication 83
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 86
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION
Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation (Three-year curriculum) 90
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Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation (Four-year curriculum) 94
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE
Bachelor of Social Science (Three-year curriculum) 98
Bachelor of Social Science (Four-year curriculum) 104

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 111

Bachelor of Social Work 113
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SUBJECTS AND MODULES WITH PREREQUISITES USED IN
QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES 118

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ACADEMIC STAFF

* Indicates academic head of department

Dean
Prof MA Masoga

Vice Dean
(Vacant)

African Languages
*Dr EN Malete, M Busane (Qwaqwa), Dr M Khanyetsi (Qwaqwa), BD Letlala, MF Makhele, MS Mensele (Qwaqwa), Dr AS Motsei, Dr H
Ndebele, SA Ndebele (Qwaqwa).

Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French

*Prof A van Niekerk, Dr A Barkhuizen (French), C Ellis, Dr M Human-Nel (Qwaqwa), Prof N Morgan (French), Prof H Pieterse , Dr M
Smit, Dr F Smith, Dr A Stander, Dr T Strauss (German), Prof JPC van den Berg (German).

Anthropology
*Prof JN Owen, Dr S du Plooy, Ms DV Masenya, Prof T Petrus, MJ Serekoane, Dr CA Williams.

Art History and Image Studies

*Dr MP Rossouw, Prof ES Human, J van Wyk.

Centre for Gender and Africa Studies

*Dr S Cawood , N Dlamini (Qwaqwa), Dr B Hlalele, Prof H Hudson, Dr J Kamwendo, Dr N Lake, Dr M Leshoele, Dr G Magaiza
(Qwaqwa), Dr M Mushonga, Prof H Solomon.

Centre for Health Systems Research & Development (CHSR&D)

*Prof MC Engelbrecht, Prof JC Heunis, Prof NG Kigozi.

Communication Science
*Prof N Mboti, Prof D Breshears (Qwaqwa), Dr L de Lange, D Dlamini, E Engelbrecht, ME Linström, E Lombard, T Mampane, Dr W
Marais, Dr T Mmutle (Qwaqwa), Dr D Mulder, M Mavimbela, Dr M Ngcongo, L Radebe.

Criminology
*Prof F Steyn, K Boleu, L Coetzee, Dr M Cronje, Prof R Peacock, AR Phillips, JP Pophaim.

Drama and Theatre Arts

*Prof A van Jaarsveld, DB Cloete, Dr T Heydenrych, O Kgwasi, Z Mpiti, A Smit, D van Niekerk, Dr C Vorster.

English
*Prof I Manase, Dr SI Brokensha, Dr M Brooks, Dr MS Conradie, Dr AR de Villiers, Dr N Dlamini (Qwaqwa), Dr CL du Plessis, Dr CA
Els, JG Henning, Dr N Motahane (Qwaqwa), N Ndou, Dr KM Ngara (Qwaqwa), Prof O Nyambi (Qwaqwa), Prof HJ Strauss.

Fine Arts
Prof J Allen-Spies, Prof W Boshoff, J du Plessis-Kleynhans, L Kühn-Botma, J Spies, B Tau, Dr AC von Maltitz.

Hebrew
*Dr TJ Makutoane, Dr K Chau, Prof T Notarius.

History
*Dr C Masakure, Dr WJ de Wet (Qwaqwa), Dr VM Gwande (Qwaqwa), Dr MM Oelofse, Dr LC Passemiers, Prof NLR Ramoupi, Dr R
Swartz.

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Linguistics and Language Practice
*Prof J Marais, Dr X Jansen van Vuuren, H Mkabile, MA Molefe, Dr M van Rooyen.

Odeion School of Music

*Dr JN Beukes, *Dr AMF de Villiers, Dr S de Kock, Dr S Diamond, Dr A Engelbrecht, Dr GR Foster, Dr A Froneman, Dr JO Kunnuji, J-L
Moolman, Dr AD Nkosi, LJ Phillip, Dr MA Rontsch, Dr D Strydom, Prof A van der Westhuizen, Dr M Wium.

Philosophy & Classics

*Prof JH Rossouw, Dr MJ Amiradakis, Dr HM Cawood, L Gobingca, Dr J C Meyer, Dr M Moyo, E Pistorius.

Political Studies and Governance

* Dr PA Schoeman (Qwaqwa), Dr MP Choane, Dr E Coetzee, Dr A Grobbelaar, MS Mthombeni (Qwaqwa), M Motimele, Dr B Naude
(Qwaqwa), Prof TG Neethling.
*Dr T Coetzee, Dr CM Gouws (Programme in Governance and Political Transformation).

Psychology
*Dr ED du Plessis, K de Villiers (Qwaqwa), Prof JP Fouché, Dr J Jordaan, Dr A Khanye (Qwaqwa), M Mpilo (Qwaqwa), Dr P Naidoo,
Prof L Naudé, Dr C Nel, Dr L Nel, ML Rossouw, Dr N Pule, Dr NF Tadi, H Taylor, YE Venter, Prof SP Walker.

Social Work
*Dr ME Ncube, A Abrahams, Dr MC Esau, C Gaitskill, K Gounder, Prof RP Reyneke, Dr C van Wyk.

Sociology
*Prof SZ Matebesi, L Ackermann, Prof K de Wet, Dr J Miller, Dr P Mzileni, Dr K Moyo (Qwaqwa),, Dr D Nzima (Qwaqwa), Dr M Phadi,
NT Shange, NL Velelo.

South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies

*Prof A van Staden, J de Lange, C Joubert, A le Roux, SC Lombaard, DF Wright.

Unit for Professional Training and Service in the Behavioural Sciences (UNIBS)
*Prof AA Grobler.

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CONTACT DETAILS OF PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

BA General and Extended Curriculum Programme Governance and Political Transformation

Dr M Smit Dr T Coetzee
Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012346 Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012628
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dr T Strauss
Telephone: +27 (0)51 401 2355
Email: [email protected]

Communication Professions Language Practice

Dr W Marais Dr M van Rooyen

Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012872 Telephone: +27 (0)51 4019718
Email: Email: [email protected]
Integrated Organisational Communication: [email protected]
Journalism: [email protected]

Drama and Theatre Arts Music

Dr T Heydenrych Dr A Froneman
Telephone: +27 (0)51 4013390 Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012526
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Fine Arts Social Work

Ms L Kühn-Botma Dr C van Wyk

Telephone: +27 (0)51 401 3156 Telephone: +27 (0)51 4013362
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Social Science

Dr M Cronje Dr J Jordaan
Telephone: +27 (0)51 4017717 Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012890
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Mr M Serekoane Ms N Velelo
Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012651 Telephone: +27 (0)51 4012919
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dr A Grobbelaar
Telephone: +27 (0)51 4013264
Email: [email protected]

Majoring in Geography

Dr. A van der Walt

Telephone: +27 (0)51 4019653
Email: [email protected]

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GENERAL UNIVERSITY RULES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: Students must know the General Academic Rules and Regulations and the Faculty Rules that apply to their degree/diploma
programmes.

1.1 General Academic Rules and Regulations

The General Academic Rules and Regulations that apply to all students and faculties are set out in the General Academic Rules and
Regulations for 2024 (hereafter referred to as the General Rules). General Rules deal with matters such as:
 Admission requirements for study at the University.
 How to register for a programme. (These rules include details on changing programmes, simultaneous registration, and whether
credit will be given for work done at other higher education institutions.)
 What is required to pass a module or to be awarded a distinction (These rules include rules and details about tests, examinations,
and special examinations, rules about marks, rules that apply if a student misreads the examination timetable, and rules about
readmitting students to or excluding students from programmes.)

1.2 Faculty Rules

Faculty Rules relate specifically to the degree and diploma programmes the Faculty of the Humanities offers. These rules are to be found
in this book.

1.3 General requirements to be admitted as a student to the Faculty

Generally, students may register for programmes offered by the Faculty of the Humanities if they meet the University’s admission
requirements. Some programmes offered by the Faculty of the Humanities require students to meet requirements in addition to those the
University requires for general admission. Students must refer to the applicable programmes contained in this Rule Book to establish
whether they qualify for a particular programme.

A prospective student registering for an undergraduate entry level qualification must take the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test
before registering and must have done so within the last three years before registration. If the stipulated requirements of the National
Benchmark Tests (NBT) (Academic Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration for the
applicable language foundation module (EALH1508) is mandatory. The credits of this module are additional to the credits required for the
qualification. A qualification is not awarded unless the mandatory foundation module has been passed. NBT results will be consulted
during the registration process. Taking the NBT is not required for admission to the Higher Certificate in Humanities.

Students who have successfully completed the University Access Programme (UAP) and wish to continue their studies in the Faculty will
be admitted to the second year of study of the Extended (4-year curriculum) Programme.

Students who have completed the HCert (Humanities) successfully can, after applying for exemption with Universities South Africa (USAf),
articulate to the first year of a mainstream Bachelor’s Degree in the Faculty of the Humanities (selection criteria and application- and
admission process for selection programmes still applies). At the Dean's discretion, recognition of modules passed as part of the HCert
will be limited when a student articulates to a mainstream degree in this faculty. Students who articulate to the first year of a mainstream
Bachelor’s Degree will also be required to complete the language foundation module, EALH2508, in their first year of registration for the
mainstream degree. Students will not be allowed to start with any third-year level modules of a mainstream degree if EALH2508 is not
passed. For a detailed description of the modules that will be recognized, please refer to the curriculum for the HCert (Humanities) as
stipulated in this Rule Book.

1.4 Assessment of students

Assessment is the process of determining the value, significance, and extent of what students know, understand, and can do with their
knowledge due to their educational experiences. Assessment results are used to document, explain, and improve performance.
Assessment can be done at various times throughout a programme. A comprehensive assessment plan will include formative and
summative assessment or, alternatively, continuous assessment. The point at which the assessment occurs in a programme distinguishes
these three types of assessment.

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Summative assessment is considered as assessment of learning and is distinguished from formative assessment, which is assessment
for learning.

Summative assessment
Summative assessment takes place after the learning has been completed, i.e., at the end of a quarter, semester, or year, and provides
information and feedback that sums up the teaching and learning process. Summative assessment intends to validate performance and
award grades or marks.

Formative assessment
Formative assessment measures students’ learning progress during the learning process to provide ongoing feedback and incremental
feedback. It includes a range of formal and informal assessments, typically to monitor the progress being made towards achieving learning
outcomes and obtaining a semester mark or predicate, i.e., admission to the summative assessment exam.

Continuous assessment
Continuous assessment is used as an alternative to summative assessment. Continuous assessment is a series of assessments that
occur throughout the learning process and not only after the learning process. Students are thus examined continuously over the duration
of a quarter, semester, or year. It is cumulative, and the marks are calculated to produce a final result.

Students must read the study guide of each particular module carefully to determine exactly how they will be assessed in that module.

1.5 Examinations
Students registered for a module to which the promotion system is not applicable, and students with a module mark below 70% must write
the examination for that module. To pass the module, a student must have a combined mark (the module mark combined with the
examination mark) of at least 50%, and the mark in the examination must be at least 40%. This mark is the Final Mark.

Admission to the examination: A minimum semester/module mark of 40% is required to be eligible to write the final module examinations.
A student will be refused admission to the examination or special examination if he/she does not obtain the required minimum mark of
40% for a module.

Promotion: In some modules, students who have attained a module mark of 70% or more will be promoted, and thus they need not sit for
the examination, provided that the student has utilised all of the scheduled assessments in the module, covering all the module content.
This does not apply to exit-level modules, where the exams have to be taken or where it is otherwise stated in the module guide that
promotion will not apply.
Students who can be promoted but wish to sit for the examinations may do so, in which case the EXAMINATION mark will be the final
mark.

The Main Mid-year Examination and the Main End-of-year Examination are compulsory for all students who have NOT been promoted,
per the General and Faculty Rules. Students will only be allowed to write the relevant Supplementary Mid-year Examination or the
Supplementary End-of-year Examination on approval of a written application based on the relevant published supplementary
examination timetable. Students who qualify for reassessment do not have to apply for admission to the relevant supplementary
examination. Application for supplementary examinations applies to enrolled UFS students who wish to exercise their right in terms of the
General Rules to improve their marks obtained during the preceding main examination and/or experienced unforeseen and compelling
circumstances immediately prior to or during the preceding compulsory Main Examination.

Students are awarded a qualification only after completing all the required modules successfully. Any outstanding module has to be
repeated under the conditions of 1.1 and if the UFS grants permission.

To pass a module with distinction, a student must obtain a final mark of at least 75% or a promotion mark of at least 75% and must have
participated in all the scheduled assessment opportunities.

1.6 Timetable clashes

The onus is on students to compile their curricula in such a way that they have no timetable clashes in either lectures or examinations.
Please check the full class timetable at the following link: http://www.ufs.ac.za/adhoc-pages/quick-links/official-timetables.

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1.7 Protection of Personal Information
No disclosure of marks or student information or discussion of students’ performance will be done with parents or other third parties without
the prior written permission of the student to protect personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act
(No. 4 of 2013) (Notice No. 912 of 2013, Government Gazette No. 37067, Volume 581, 26 November 2013).

2. BACHELOR’S DEGREES AND UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

2.1 Minimum Admission Requirements (according to the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework HEQSF Vol. 792 No.
38116 17 October 2014)
A student wishing to enroll in a Bachelor’s Degree programme must have a National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate
(Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement, as defined in the Minister’s Policies: Minimum Admission
Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes Requiring a National Senior Certificate (NSC),
Government Gazette, Vol. 751, No. 32131 of 11 July 2008, and Minimum Admission Requirements for a National Certificate (Vocational),
published in the Government Gazette, Vol. 553, No. 32743, November 2009.

In addition to this minimum requirement, specific admission requirements for each degree programme are specified throughout this book.

Students who have completed the HCert (Humanities) successfully can, after applying for exemption with Universities South Africa
(USAf), articulate to the first year of a mainstream Bachelor’s Degree in the Faculty of the Humanities (selection criteria and application-
and admission process for selection programmes still applies). Recognition of modules passed as part of the HCert will be limited to the
following modules (where applicable to the mainstream degree) when a student articulates to a mainstream degree in this faculty:

Credits NQF
Subject Module Code Module Name
Level
Anthropology ANTI1514 Introduction to Anthropology 16 5
Communication Science COMM1514 Interpersonal Communication 16 5
Political Science POLS1514 Introduction to Politics 16 5
Psychology PSIN1514 Introduction to Psychology 16 5
Sociology SOCI1514 Introduction to Sociology 16 5

Students who articulate to the first year of a mainstream Bachelor’s Degree will also be required to complete the language foundation
module, EALH2508, in their first year of registration for the mainstream degree. Students will not be allowed to start with any third-year
level modules of a mainstream degree if EALH2508 is not passed.

Students who have successfully completed the HCert in Theology can apply annually and before the closing date via the online
application system for admission to the Faculty of the Humanities. Successful candidates will only be admitted to the Extended Curriculum
programme in the Humanities, provided they comply with the following requirements:
 Obtained the Higher Certificate in Theology with an average of 70% or more,
 Provide proof of exemption application if the candidate does not have admission to bachelor’s degree studies based on their final
grade 12 results.

2.2 Explaining the terms subjects, modules, codes, and credits

The Faculty of the Humanities offers students a broad variety of choices. But within this wide area, each degree or diploma limits students'
options and makes them concentrate on specific "subjects." For example, BA (to take the broadest of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes)
requires students to have at least two major subjects. These are subjects that students take for all three years of study. Students will also
have minor subjects; these are subjects that they study for only one or two years.

Each subject is divided into "modules," which are more or less self-contained parts of that subject. For example, philosophy is a subject
that comprises the following two first-year modules:
“Introduction to Philosophy I: Tradition and Modernity” and " Introduction to Philosophy II: Tradition and Modernity
". These two modules make up the first-year subject of philosophy.

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Each module is known by a code that contains helpful information. To take first-year philosophy again, the module “Introduction to
Philosophy I: Tradition and Modernity” code is FILO1514.

The alphabetical characters FILO identifies the subject, which is philosophy. The first numerical character (i.e., the first 1) indicates the
study year: it is a first-year module. The second numerical character (i.e., the 5) indicates the National Qualification Framework (NQF)
level at which the module is offered. The third numerical character (i.e., the second 1) indicates the tuition period: odd numbers indicate
the first semester, even numbers indicate the second semester, and a 0 indicates that it is a year module. FILO1514 is a first-semester
module. The fourth numerical character (i.e., the 4) indicates the credit load of the module in multiples of four: 4 x 4 = 16. Therefore,
FILO1514 carries 16 credits. If the credit load deviates from this, a zero (0) is assigned.

Students must know the number of credits each module carries, as each degree requires a certain number of credits for a student to
complete. All subjects with their associated modules and credits applicable to the qualifications in this Rule Book are listed in a table at
the back of this Rule Book in alphabetical order.

2.3 Explaining the terms majors and minors and core, fundamental, and elective modules
Every degree programme should include at least two subjects that a student studies in all three years at university. These subjects are
known as the student’s major fields of study. For a subject to be considered a major, a student must complete at least 64 credits at an
NQF level 7 in that subject. A student will usually complete these credits during their third year of study, but there are subjects in which a
student begins to study at an NQF level 7 during the second year.

A student normally starts to commit to their major fields of study at the end of the first year.

Nothing prevents a student from taking more than two subjects to the third-year level (i.e., majoring in more than two subjects), but the
student must apply and obtain approval prior to registration from the dean of the Faculty to do this.

A degree programme is balanced by making at least one other subject compulsory up to the second-year level. This subject is known as
the student’s minor subject and will ensure that a student has the required number of credits at NQF level 6 in their degree programme.
The modules from which students may choose their minor subjects consist of subjects that academically support or add value to the
majors.

Elective subjects are subjects that students have more freedom to choose, and choice is normally restricted only by timetable clashes. In
recommended plans, however, recommended electives are a combination of majors and minors.

All subjects are made up of modules. In most cases at the UFS, a module counts for 16 credits, though not always. The credit values of
all modules that are used in the Faculty of the Humanities are shown next to the module in the table at the back of this book under
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SUBJECTS AND MODULES WITH PREREQUISITES, USED IN QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FACULTY OF
THE HUMANITIES.

Modules can be core, fundamental, or elective modules. All modules in major or minor subject fields must be considered core modules in
the Faculty of Humanities. All modules completed as part of elective subject fields must be considered elective modules.

The fundamental modules that all students in the Faculty of Humanities complete are UFSS1504 and CSIL1561.

Students in the Faculty of Humanities who do not complete the NBT tests or obtain less than 64% in the academic and quantitative (AQ)
section of the NBT test must complete the foundation module EALH1508 in their first year of academic study.

The differences between these module categories are:

 Core modules are the compulsory learning required in situations contextually relevant to a qualification;
 Fundamental modules are modules in which the learning forms the basis or foundation required for education to take place that is
required for obtaining the qualification and
 Elective modules are a selection of additional credits from which a choice may be made to ensure that the purpose of the qualification
is achieved.

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2.4 Prerequisites
The requirements for being permitted to take a module are set in the General Rules. Unless departments allow modules to be taken in
another order, students are generally accepted to later modules only if they have completed earlier preliminary modules successfully. The
specific prerequisites for each module in the Faculty of Humanities are provided in the table at the back of this book, ALPHABETICAL
LIST OF SUBJECTS AND MODULES WITH PREREQUISITES, USED IN QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES.
Please note that these prerequisites were activated in 2016 and apply to all students who registered from 2015.

2.5 Duration of study and compiling a curriculum

A student may, for an undergraduate qualification, only register at the University for the minimum period allowed for that qualification plus
an additional two years, with the second period following directly after the first, and she/he must complete her/his studies for that particular
qualification in accordance with the rules applicable at the time of registration. Should there be an interruption to the student’s study; the
rules applicable to the time of the registration after interruption will apply.

If a student interrupts her/his studies for reasons other than the lack of academic progress, the maximum period of study will be counted
from the year of return, but the student will not be permitted to register in the same programme in which she/he was registered before if
there has been a change in the programme. The student must then register for a new qualification/programme and recognition must be
given where it is valid.

A student must compile and distribute a curriculum over a period not shorter than that determined by Senate, in accordance with the
module and venue timetable, the examination timetable, the module prerequisites and the prescribed sequence and composition of
modules as required for specific study years.

2.6 Progression rules and readmission on the basis of academic progress

The Higher Certificate in Humanities is excluded from this rule. Students in the Higher Certificate in Humanities have to comply with
programme-specific requirements laid down by the UFS and communicated annually to all students in the Higher Certificate in Humanities.

General Rule A14(a) indicates that a student must complete his/her studies in the minimum prescribed study period plus two years. This
is known as the residential period. Most of the undergraduate programmes in this Faculty thus have a residential period of maximum five
years, except BA (Fine Arts), BMus, Bachelor of Social Work and BA/BSocSci Extended Curriculum Programmes, which have a maximum
six-year residential period.

HUM 1: Academic Progression Rules (current students progressing to the next year)

(a) Students who do not obtain the minimum credits per year (except students in their first year of registration) will automatically be
BLOCKED FOR REGISTRATION in the Faculty. They can appeal to the Faculty Readmission Appeals Committee for re-admission.
The appeal form must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Dean two days after the results of the additional examinations
are available.
(b) Students repeating modules can only register for a maximum of 64 credits per semester. Special permission may be granted for
adding one 16-credit module.
(c) Students will only be allowed to repeat a module once if they meet the minimum requirements for progression. All results, such as
fail, discontinue or incomplete, are regarded as an attempt to do the module. Only final-year students will be allowed to repeat a
module more than once, with a maximum of two (2) modules (development modules are excluded from this concession for final years)
(d) Students must complete their degrees within the residential period. If it becomes evident that the student will not be able to comply
with this rule, the student can be deregistered even if the residential period has not been reached.
(e) Students who do not comply with (d), with a maximum of 4 modules outstanding, will only be allowed to conditionally register for one
more year. The student must then pass all the modules they are registered for that year and complete the qualification.
(f) Students may only register for one additional 16-credit module per semester, over and above the prescribed modules required in the
learning programme. Approval will depend on the academic record of the student.

HUM 2: Faculty Readmission Rules (students who took a gap year)

Readmission in the Faculty of the Humanities is defined as an application for admission to a programme by an applicant or student who
was previously admitted and enrolled to study at the UFS in any undergraduate programme. The rules aim to ensure alignment with the
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Humanities progression rules in order not to penalise or disadvantage students presently in the system. The main aim would be to facilitate
progress within the normal residential period plus six months not counting the years of disruption in study. The following principles will
guide the decisions:
• Previous academic performance,
• Improved academic performance at other academic institutions if the applicant or student enrolled at another institution after
they left the UFS,
• Proof of any form of rehabilitation or improved conditions in terms of mental, emotional and physical health,
• At least one year of non-registration after academic exclusion – unsuccessful academic appeal,
• Recognition of successful employment of at least one or two years,
• Improved financial situation,
• Proof of an aptitude test.

a) Students applying for re-admission must meet the current admission requirements for the specific programme they applied for.
b) Students who have failed, discontinued, or have incomplete modules for more than 45% of ALL credits EVER REGISTERED at the
UFS will NOT be readmitted to the faculty.
c) Students who must register for more than TWO modules for the third time will not be readmitted.
d) Students readmitted to the faculty must be able to complete the degree in the required residential period with a maximum extension
of one year.
e) If the programme the student was registered for before the interruption of studies does not exist on the PQM any longer, the student
will be readmitted to the new programme of choice, and the student needs to comply with the present admission requirements for the
programme.
f) All relevant modules done in the past 5 years can be recognised. If the modules were passed more than 5 years ago, the student will
have to repeat those modules. Development modules and UFSS1504 are excluded from the 5-year shelf-life rule.
g) Students who were denied access in a readmission application cannot appeal the decision.
h) Students from other institutions or faculties (transferring students) must meet the current minimum admission requirements for the
programme they applied for and must apply annually before the closing date for applications. Poor academic performance at the
institution/faculty transferring from can also disqualify the student from being considered for admission even if the current minimum
admission requirements are met.

2.7 Changes to programmes and codes; students wishing to re-register under the new programme system
Students who are registered for degrees or diplomas no longer listed in the Rule Book of the Faculty of the Humanities may nevertheless,
under normal circumstances, complete their programme in accordance with the rules of the year that they registered, provided that their
residential period has not been exceeded or interrupted.

Students who registered before programme changes may change their registration to an equivalent new degree or diploma programme
outlined in this Rule Book, provided that students comply with the minimum admission requirements for the qualification. Students changing
their registration must consult the programme director in charge of the programme about their credits and what additional modules they
may have to take.

2.8 UFSS1504
The UFSS1504 module is compulsory for all students registering for a first qualification at the University, and a qualification cannot be
obtained from the University if UFSS1504 has not been completed successfully. Mainstream students register for UFSS1504 in their first
academic year. Students in the extended programmes, who have passed SCLL1508, OR SCNS1508, OR SCLL1414, AND SCLL1524,
register for UFSS1522 in the second academic year and receive recognition for UFSS1512. UFSS1512+UFSS1522 is equivalent to
UFSS1504. These rules stand, except where otherwise stipulated in the relevant faculty’s rules, and subject to the requirements,
stipulations, and conditions approved by Senate.

UFSS1504 is not compulsory in respect of the following:

 Students who enroll for the Higher Certificate in Music Performance,
 Transfer students who have already completed a diploma or degree from an accredited institution and
 Students aged 30 years and above.

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2.9 Faculty Readmission Appeals Committee (FRAC) & the University Readmission Review Tribunal (URRT)
An appeal is a written application by a student to make a serious, urgent request to reverse the Faculty Examinations Board (FEB)
decision regarding their progression status or academic exclusion. Where the FEB refuses a student permission to renew
registration at the UFS for the study programme for which they are registered, the excluded student may appeal for admission:

 to register for the same programme based on extraordinary reasons for the non-compliance; or
 to register for another programme of study in the same or another faculty.

The FRAC is a Committee of the Faculty that considers and decides appeals by a student:

 against the decision to exclude her/him; or

 for admission to another programme of study in the same faculty; or
 for admission to another programme of study in another faculty.

The URRT is a Committee of Senate that reviews the decisions of the FRAC and considers a student’s submission and any response
from the FRAC to make a decision, either to:

 confirm the FRAC decision; or

 set aside the decision of the FRAC and refer the case back for consideration by the originalFRAC; or
 set aside the decision and reach a new decision.

Appeals by students against decisions of the FEB to refuse readmission will be considered by the FRAC. A student may
submit a request for a review to the URRT in the following instances:

(i) where there was a material procedural irregularity; or

(ii) where the FRAC did not have, or failed to consider, material newevidence in support of the appeal.

The process and procedures of the Faculty Readmission Appeals Committee of the Faculty of the Humanities is available on the faculty
website. It remains the student’s responsibility to acquaint him/herself with the committee's process and procedures.

2.10 Recognition of credits and exemption from modules

Applications for recognition of credits and exemption from modules in terms of the General Rule will be considered by the Faculty of the
Humanities while primarily taking cognisance of the academic integrity and quality of the qualifications of the Faculty. Recognition will be
given to different modules if passed within specific periods determined from the date on which the module is passed to the date of
application for recognition. The standard period for recognition of modules is five (5) years. Development modules and UFSS1504 are
excluded from the 5-year shelf-life rule.

This will apply to the following students:

i) Students who interrupted their studies for a year or more and want to continue in 2024.
ii) Students who transfer from other universities or another faculty within the UFS to a qualification in the Humanities
iii) Students who, from 2017, transferred from one degree in the Faculty of the Humanities to another degree in the faculty.

Students who transferred from other universities or faculties within the UFS or between qualifications in the Faculty of the Humanities in
2016 and before will be excluded from this policy.

2.11 Language Policy

The Faculty of the Humanities follows the language policy of the University of the Free State with regard to English as the language of
instruction.

2.12 ePortfolio Development: Enterprising your Degree

EDED3712/3722 is the ePortfolio Development: Enterprising your Degree module available for final-year undergraduate students and
postgraduate students. This module is positioned as a capstone for graduates and is aligned with career development and employability
initiatives at the UFS. This module aims to enhance your employability by teaching you to take stock of your skills and attributes acquired

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during your studies and articulate that in an ePortfolio to help you market your skills, network, and apply for work. Students who register
for this module will develop the digital skills to engage on LinkedIn, populate a website, and develop a future work plan to turn their skill
set into a career. EDED3712/3722 is a semester-long 8-credit module – you can participate in either the first or second semesters. If you
register for this module, it will be in addition to your degree credits and will not weigh towards the required number of credits for graduation.

2.13 Qualifications in the Faculty of the Humanities

The Faculty of the Humanities may award the following undergraduate qualifications.
UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Minimum duration Degree
Qualification Abbreviation
of study code
Bachelor of Arts 3 years BA 13001
Bachelor of Arts (Extended Curriculum Programme) 4 years BA 13001
BA (Integrated Organisational
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Organisational Communication 3 years 13380
Communication)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 3 years BA (Journalism) 13350
BA (Governance and Political
Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation 3 years 13311
Transformation)
Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation BA (Governance and Political
4 years 13311
(Extended Curriculum Programme) Transformation
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice 3 years BA (Language Practice) 13391
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice (Extended Curriculum
4years BA (Language Practice) 13391
Programme)
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts 4 years BA (Fine Arts) 14251
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Extended Curriculum
5 years BA (Fine Arts) 14251
Programme)
Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts 3 years BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) 13201
Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts (Extended
4 years BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) 13201
Curriculum Programme)
Bachelor of Arts in Music 3 years BA (Music) 13441
Bachelor of Music 4 years BMus 14441
Bachelor of Social Science 3 years BSocSci 13011
Bachelor of Social Science (Extended Curriculum Programme) 4 years BSocSci 13011
Bachelor of Social Work 4 years BSW 14021

UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND HIGHER CERTIFICATES

Minimum duration of Degree
Qualification Abbreviation
study code
Higher Certificate in Humanities 1 year HCert (Humanities) 11000
Diploma in Music 2 years Dip (Music) 12440
Advanced Diploma in Opera Studies 1 year AdvDip (Opera Studies) 14041
Higher Certificate in Music Performance 1 year HCert (Music Performance) 11440

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HIGHER CERTIFICATE

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HUMANITIES

Minimum period Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
of study Code Code Plan Code
HCert
Higher Certificate in Humanities 1 year L1100 11000 LC111000 NQF 5
(Humanities)
Credits:
Curriculum 164

Total credits: 164

Enquiries Email: [email protected]

1. CAREER PROSPECTS

This programme is primarily an Access programme to University study and is designed to empower students with the necessary academic literacy
skills to enter a full University academic programme. However, as a Higher Certificate it is a stand-alone programme in its own right and students will
complete the programme with two first year university modules in the subjects of their choice as well as foundation modules in Basic Computer Literacy,
Mathematical Literacy, General Language in English, Academic Literacy, and Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A student wishing to enrol in the Higher Certificate must have obtained either a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum AP score of 18 points
and English at a minimum achievement level of 3 (40%), plus four subjects with a minimum achievement level of 3 (40%)
OR
a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 qualification with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement.

Note: All study options of the Higher Certificate in Humanities are offered on the South Campus, but only limited module options are offered
at Free State TVET Colleges, e.g. only Psychology and Communication Studies at the TVET College in Bethlehem.

Taking the NBTs is not required for admission to the Higher Certificate in the Humanities.

3. CURRICULUM

3.1 The curriculum (comprising 164 credits) is made up as follows:

(a) Core credits:
Mainstream modules to the value of 64 credits
(b) Additional compulsory credits:
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning (32 credits)
General Language Course in English (16 credits)
English Academic Literacy for the Humanities (16 credits)
Basic Computer Literacy (4 credits)
Mathematical Literacy (32 credits)

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3.2 Curriculum structures

Study Option LC111001: Communication Science (32 Credits) & Psychology (32 Credits)

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Compulsory modules (100 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 1 SCLL1414 16
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 2 SCLL1524 16
General Language Course in English GENL1414 16
English Academic Literacy EALH1524 16
Computer Literacy Part 1 CSIL1501 4
Mathematical Literacy MTHH1508 32
1 Mainstream modules (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Communication Science
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Applied Communication Science COMH1524 16
Psychology
Introduction to Psychology PSIN1514 16
Applied Psychology PSYH1524 16

Study Option LC111002: Communication Science (32 Credits) & Sociology (32 Credits)

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Compulsory modules (100 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 1 SCLL1414 16
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 2 SCLL1524 16
General Language Course in English GENL1414 16
English Academic Literacy EALH1524 16
Computer Literacy Part 1 CSIL1501 4
Mathematical Literacy MTHH1508 32
1 Mainstream modules (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Communication Science
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Applied Communication Science COMH1524 16
Sociology
Introduction to Sociology SOCI1514 16
Sociology at Work SOCH1524 16

Study Option LC111003: Psychology (32 Credits) & Sociology (32 Credits)

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Compulsory modules (100 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 1 SCLL1414 16
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 2 SCLL1524 16
General Language Course in English GENL1414 16
English Academic Literacy EALH1524 16
Computer Literacy Part 1 CSIL1501 4
Mathematical Literacy MTHH1508 32
1 Mainstream modules (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Psychology
Introduction to Psychology PSIN1514 16
Applied Psychology PSYH1524 16
Sociology
Introduction to Sociology SOCI1514 16
Sociology at Work SOCH1524 16
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Study Option LC111004: Communication Science (32 Credits) & Anthropology (32 Credits)

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Compulsory modules (100 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 1 SCLL1414 16
Skills and competencies for Lifelong learning 2 SCLL1524 16
General Language Course in English GENL1414 16
English Academic Literacy EALH1524 16
Computer Literacy Part 1 CSIL1501 4
Mathematical Literacy MTHH1508 32
1 Mainstream modules (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Communication Science
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Applied Communication Science COMH1524 16
Anthropology
Introduction to Anthropology ANTI1514 16
Anthropology of Heritage ANTH1524 16

4. ARTICULATION TO DEGREE STUDIES

Students who have completed the HCert (Humanities) successfully can, after applying for exemption with Universities South Africa (USAf), articulate
to the first year of a mainstream Bachelor’s Degree in the Faculty of the Humanities (selection criteria and application- and admission process for
selection programmes still applies). Recognition of modules passed as part of the HCert will be limited to the following modules (where applicable to
the mainstream degree) when a student articulates to a mainstream degree in this faculty:

Credits NQF
Subject Module Code Module Name
Level
Anthropology ANTI1514 Introduction to Anthropology 16 5
Communication Science COMM1514 Interpersonal Communication 16 5
Political Science POLS1514 Introduction to Politics 16 5
Psychology PSIN1514 Introduction to Psychology 16 5
Sociology SOCI1514 Introduction to Sociology 16 5
Students who articulate to the first year of a mainstream Bachelor’s Degree will also be required to complete the language foundation module,
EALH2508, in their first year of registration for the mainstream degree. Students will not be allowed to start with any third-year level modules of a
mainstream degree if EALH2508 is not passed.

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

BACHELOR OF ARTS1

Minimum period Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
of study Code Code Plan Code
General:
BC137000
Bachelor of Arts 3 years BA B1300 13001 NQF 7
Languages:
BC137500
Credits:
Curriculum core 368
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 372
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 420

Programme Director: Dr M Smit & Dr T Strauss

Email: [email protected]

1. CAREER PROSPECTS

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers students a broadly formative education that is useful in any occupation requiring a culturally developed perspective.
It provides students who intend specialising in a particular discipline with a meaningful context; it would be beneficial to people in any leadership
position.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA Programme must have an endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

Students wishing to enroll for any module in Geography must have passed Mathematics Gr 12 achievement level 3 (40%).
Students wishing to enroll for any Economics module must have passed Mathematics Gr 12 achievement level 4 (50%).

National Benchmark Tests (NBT)

A prospective student registering for an undergraduate entry level qualification for the first time in the Faculty of the Humanities must take the Academic
and Quantitative Literacy Test prior to registering and must have done so within the last three years prior to registration. If the stipulated requirements
of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration for the
applicable language foundation module (EALH1508) is mandatory. The credits of this module are additional to the required credits of the qualification.
A qualification is not awarded unless the mandatory foundation module has been passed.

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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3. PROGRESSION RULE AND MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

4.1 The curriculum (comprising 388 credits over 3 years) is made up as follows:
Note: in cases where a student majors in Philosophy, the minimum credits will be 404 credits. In cases where a student majors in
Geography, the minimum credits will be 424.

(a) Core credits:

Two compulsory major subjects (a total of at least 128 credits in each subject, 2 x 128 = 256 credits).
One minor subject (64 credits)
Elective subjects (32credits)
Conversational language (16 credits)

(b) Additional compulsory credits:

Computer Literacy (4 credits)
UFSS1504 (16 credits)

c) Language foundation module, if applicable (32 credits). Note: These credits do not count towards the 388 credits for the degree.

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Each academic plan is built according to the following generic structure:
Generic Structure: BA

Major 1 Major 2
Academic Year 3

32 credits 32 credits

128 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7
Major 1 Major 2
32 credits 32 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7

Major 1 Major 2 Minor

Academic Year 2

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

112 credits
NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7
Conversational
Major 1 Major 2 Minor
Language
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF5

Major 1 Major 2 Minor Elective

Academic Year 1

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

128 credits
NQF5/6 NQF5/6 NQF5/6 NQF5/6
Major 1 Major 2 Minor Elective
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5/6

Note: in cases where a student majors in Philosophy, the minimum credits will be 404. In cases where a student majors in Geography, the
minimum credits will be 424.

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Option 1: General (Academic Plan Code: BC137000)

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Economics1
1
The curriculum for students taking Economics as a major is indicated in a
separate table below.
Geography2
2
The curriculum for students taking Geography as a major is indicated in a
separate table below.
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
1 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
module(s) for both semesters:
(Students’ choice of 2nd major may not clash in the timetable with their 1st
major.)
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty as a major:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other Major
or Minor.
 Taking a Major from another Faculty may result in the minimum
number of credits for the qualification to increase, in cases where
the Major consists of more than 128 credits.
1 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16

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 Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Language Practice HLAP1514 16 HLAP1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
1 Elective (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
English for professions ENGS1504 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
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 Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other
subjects.
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level
5 or Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are
exempted from CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and
CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are
exempted from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic
Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be
submitted, registration for and successful completion of the applicable
language foundation module is mandatory.
Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES2614 16 HNES2724 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK2614 16 HKGK2724 16
Classical Studies CSCC2616 24 CSCC2626 24
Economics1
1
The curriculum for students taking Economics as a major is indicated in a
separate table below.
Geography2
2
The curriculum for students taking Geography as a major is indicated in a
separate table below.
History HIST2614 16 HIST2624 16
Linguistics HLIN2634 16 HLIN2644 16
Philosophy FILO2616 24 FILO2626 24
2 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES2614 16 HNES2724 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK2614 16 HKGK2724 16
Classical Languages CLLG2616 24 CLLG2626 24
Classical Studies CSCC2616 24 CSCC2626 24
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
History HIST2614 16 HIST2624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Linguistics HLIN2634 16 HLIN2644 16
Philosophy FILO2616 24 FILO2626 24

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 Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty as a major:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other Major
or Minor.
 Taking a Major from another Faculty may result in the minimum
number of credits for the qualification to increase, in cases where
the Major consists of more than 128 credits.
2 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES2614 16 HNES2724 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT2614 16 AFRL2624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK2614 16 HKGK2724 16
Business Management EBUS2714 16 EBMA2624 16
OR OR OR OR
EBUS2715 20 ESBM2724 16
Classical Languages CLLG2616 24 CLLG2626 24
Classical Studies CSCC2616 24 CSCC2626 24
Communication Science COMM2614 16 COMM2724 16

Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16

English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
History HIST2614 16 HIST2624 16
Industrial Psychology ECAP2614 16 ELRM2624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Language Practice HLAP2614 16 HLAP2624 16
Linguistics HLIN2634 16 HLIN2644 16
Philosophy FILO2616 24 FILO2626 24
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Public Administration EPAM2614 16 EMMA2624 16
OR OR
EMEP2624 16
OR OR
ESCM2724 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL2614 16 SSOL2624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:

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  A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.

# Students who want to take Language Practice as a minor should read

the admission requirements on page 38.
2 Conversational Language (16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
In the interests of promoting multi‐lingualism at the UFS, a Bachelor of Arts modules
student is required to complete 16 credits in a conversational language for
which they qualify.1
1
Preconditions for conversational languages:
 Students may not take a conversational language in a language that they
took as either a home or first additional language in Grade12.
 Students may not take a conversational language in a language that they
either major or minor in as part of their degree.
 Students fluent in Tswana and/or Northern Sesotho/Sepedi may not
take Sesotho as a conversational language.
 Students fluent in Xhosa and/or Swati may not take isiZulu as a
conversational language.
Group 1
Select one language from the list below, and register the corresponding
module(s) for both semesters:
Sesotho SSCL3512 8 SSCL3522 8
IsiZulu ZUCL3512 8 ZUCL3522 8
Afrikaans GAFR3504 16
or
GAFR3512 8 GAFR3522 8
English for Professions ENGS1504 16
OR
If a student is already proficient in the languages in the First Grouping, they may choose a language from the Second Grouping:
Group 2
German GERB1514 16
French FRAN1514 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SICL3512 8 SICL3522 8
Arabic ARAB1514 16
Classical Languages (only for students majoring in Classical Studies or CLLG1514 16
Philosophy. Prerequisites apply)
Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 (min. 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year level with the same subject chosen in the first and second modules
year and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES3714 16 HNES3724 16
& & & &
HNES3734 16 HNES3744 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK3718 32 HKGK3728 32
Classical Studies CSCC3718 32 CSCC3728 32
Economics1
1
The curriculum for students taking Economics as a major is indicated in a
separate table below.
Geography2
2
The curriculum for students taking Geography as a major is indicated in a
separate table below.
History HIST3718 32 HIST3728 32
Linguistics HLIN3718 32 HLIN3728 32
Philosophy FILO3718 32 FILO3728 32
(*FILT3718 and FILT3728 will be compulsory for students who would like to OR OR OR OR
specialise at honours' level in Philosophy of Technology.) FILT3718* 32 FILT3728* 32
3 Major 2 (min. 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year level with the same subject chosen in the first and second modules
year and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES3714 16 HNES3724 16
& & & &
HNES3734 16 HNES3744 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT3718 32 AFNL3728 32
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 Anthropology ANTE3716 24 ANTU3725 20
& &
ANTA3725 20
Arabic ARAB3714 16 ARAB3724 16
(Modules only available from 2024) & & & &
ARAB3734 16 ARAB3744 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK3718 32 HKGK3728 32
Classical Languages CLLG3718 32 CLLG3728 32
Classical Studies CSCC3718 32 CSCC3728 32
Criminology CRIM3714 16 CRIM3724 16
& & & &
CRIM3734 16 CRIM3744 16
English ENGL3718 32 ENGL3728 32
French FRAN3718 32 FRAN3728 32
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB3708 32
& &
GEBL3708 32
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM3708 32
& &
GERL3708 32
Hebrew HEBR3714 16 HEBR3724 16
OR OR OR OR
HEBR3734 16 HEBR3744 16
& & & &
HEBR3754 16 HEBR3764 16
History HIST3718 32 HIST3728 32
IsiZulu home language ZULL3718 32 ZULT3728 32
Linguistics HLIN3718 32 HLIN3728 32
Philosophy FILO3718 32 FILO3728 32
(*FILT3718 and FILT3728 will be compulsory for students who would like to OR OR OR OR
specialise at honours' level in Philosophy of Technology.) FILT3718* 32 FILT3728* 32
Political Science POLS3714 16 POLS3724 16
& & & &
POLS3734 16 POLS3744 16
Psychology PSPA3714 16 PSPE3724 16
& & & &
PSRM3714 16 PSTH3724 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML3718 32 SSMT3728 32
Sociology SOCT3718 32 SOCR3728 32
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL3718 32 SASL3728 32
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty as a major:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other Major
or Minor.
 Taking a Major from another Faculty may result in the minimum
number of credits for the qualification to increase, in cases where
the Major consists of more than 128 credits.

1The curriculum for students taking Economics and Politics as majors is as follows:

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Economics EECF1614 16 EECF1624 16
1 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
1 Minor and Elective (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules

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 Mathematics and Statistics MATM1534 16 STSA1624 16
1 Compulsory Conversational Language(32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
1 Compulsory modules (56 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Computer literacy CSIL1511 4 CSIL1521 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.
Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Economics EMIC2714 16 EMAC2724 16
2 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
2 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Statistics STSA2616 24 STSA2626 24
Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
modules
Economics EINT3714 16 EECT3724 16
& & & &
EECM3714 16 EECM3724 16
3 Major 2 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
modules
Political Science POLS3714 16 POLS3724 16
& & & &
POLS3734 16 POLS3744 16
3 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Applied Statistics STSA3732 8 STSA3742 8

2The curriculum for students taking Geography as a major is as follows:

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 (56 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Geography GEOH1614 16 GEOP1524 16
& & & &
GEOG1512 8 GERS1624 16
1 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for Year modules
both semesters:
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
1 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Business Management EBCS1514 16 EBCS1524 16
1 Compulsory modules (56 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules

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 Computer literacy* CSIL1511 4 CSIL1521 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.
Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Geography GEOH2614 16 GEOP2624 16
& & & &
GEOP2614 16 GISC2624 16
2 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and register Year modules
the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCT2624 16
2 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Business Management EBUS2714 16 ESBM2724 16
2 Compulsory Conversational Language: (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose one language foreign to student (it may not be your home language or Year modules
additional language) , and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Group 1:
IsiZulu ZUCL3512 8 ZUCL3522 8
Sesotho SSCL3512 8 SSCL3522 8
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SICL3512 8 SICL3522 8
Afrikaans GAFR3512 8 GAFR3522 8
English ENGS1504 16
OR
If a student is already proficient in the languages in the First Grouping, they may choose a language from the Second Grouping:
Group 2:
German GERB1514 16
French FRAN1514 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16
Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Geography (choose four of the following) GEOP3714 16 GEOP3724 16
&/OR &/OR &/OR &/0R
GEOH3714 16 GISC3724 16
&/OR &/OR
GEOH3724 16
3 Major 2 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year level with the same subject chosen in the first and second year and Year modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTE3716 24 ANTU3725 20
& &
ANTA3725 20
Political Science POLS3714 16 POLS3724 16
& & & &
POLS3734 16 POLS3744 16
Sociology SOCT3718 32 SOCR3728 32

Option 2: Specialising in Languages (Academic Plan Code: BC137500)

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Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose 2 subjects from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
module(s) for both semesters:
(Students’ choice of 2nd major may not clash in the timetable with their 1st
major.)
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
1 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose 1 subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) modules
for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Language Practice HLAP1514 16 HLAP1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject
to availability of space in the module and provided that the
student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for
the specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the
approval of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
# Students who want to take Language Practice as a minor should read the
admission requirements on page 38.
1 Elective (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose 1 subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) modules
for both semesters:

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 ** A student that does not offer any of the subjects indicated with ** in the
list below, as part of their BA Languages degree is required to take a minimum
of 16 credits in one of these subjects as an elective choice.
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology** ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
English for professions ENGS1504 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History** HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject
to availability of space in the module and provided that the
student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for
the specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the
approval of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other
subjects.
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level
5 or Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are
exempted from SIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and
CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are
exempted from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)

Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16

Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic
Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be
submitted, registration for and successful completion of the applicable
language foundation module is mandatory.

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
modules
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 Continue second year level with the same subjects chosen in the first year and
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
Classical Languages CLLG2616 24 CLLG2626 24
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
2 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES2614 16 HNES2724 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT2614 16 AFRL2624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK2614 16 HKGK2724 16
Business Management EBUS2714 16 EBMA2624 16
OR OR OR OR
EBUS2715 20
ESBM2724 16
Classical Languages CLLG2616 24 CLLG2626 24
Classical Studies CSCC2616 24 CSCC2626 24
Communication Science COMM2614 16 COMM2724 16
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
History HIST2614 16 HIST2624 16
Industrial Psychology ECAP2614 16 ELRM2624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Language Practice HLAP2614 16 HLAP2624 16
Linguistics HLIN2634 16 HLIN2644 16
Philosophy FILO2616 24 FILO2626 24
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Public Administration EPAM2614 16 EMMA2624 16
OR OR
EMEP2624 16
OR OR
ESCM2724 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL2614 16 SSOL2624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject
to availability of space in the module and provided that the
student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for
the specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the
approval of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
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 # Students who want to take Language Practice as a minor should read the
admission requirements on page 38.
2 Conversational Language (16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
In the interests of promoting multi‐lingualism at the UFS, a Bachelor of Arts modules
student is required to complete 16 credits in a conversational language for
which they qualify.1
1
Preconditions for conversational languages:
 Students may not take a conversational language in a language that they
took as either a home or first additional language in Grade12.
 Students may not take a conversational language in a language that they
either major or minor in as part of their degree.
 Students fluent in Tswana and/or Northern Sesotho/Sepedi may not
take Sesotho as a conversational language.
 Students fluent in Xhosa and/or Swati may not take isiZulu as a
conversational language.
Group 1
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Sesotho SSCL3512 8 SSCL3522 8
IsiZulu ZUCL3512 8 ZUCL3522 8
Afrikaans GAFR3504 16
or
GAFR3512 8 GAFR3522 8
English for Professions ENGS1504 16
OR
If a student is already proficient in the languages in the First Grouping, they may choose a language from the Second Grouping:
Group 2
Choose one from the following:
German GERB1514 16
French FRAN1514 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SICL3512 8 SICL3522 8
Arabic ARAB1514 16
Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 64 = 128 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year level with the same subjects chosen in the first and modules
second year and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT3718 32 AFNL3728 32
Arabic ARAB3714 16 ARAB3724 16
(Modules only available from 2024) & & & &
ARAB3734 16 ARAB3744 16
Classical Languages CLLG3718 32 CLLG3728 32
English ENGL3718 32 ENGL3728 32
French FRAN3718 32 FRAN3728 32
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB3708 32
& &
GEBL3708 32
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM3708 32
& &
GERL3708 32
Hebrew HEBR3714 16 HEBR3724 16
OR OR OR OR
HEBR3734 16 HEBR3744 16
& & & &
HEBR3754 16 HEBR3764 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL3718 32 ZULT3728 32
Sesotho (home language) SSML3718 32 SSMT3728 32
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL3718 32 SASL3728 32

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BACHELOR OF ARTS
(FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM)2

Min. period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit level
study Code Code Plan Code

Bachelor of Arts (Four- BC1300E1

4 years BA B13E1 13001 NQF 7
year Curriculum)

Credits:
Foundation modules 128
Curriculum core 368
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 500
Compulsory additional credits:
UFSS1504 16
Total credits: 516 *

Programme Director: Dr M Smit & Dr T Strauss

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers students a broadly formative education that is useful in any occupation requiring a culturally developed perspective.
It provides students who intend specialising in a particular discipline with a meaningful context; it would be beneficial to people in any leadership
position.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

In order to be admitted to the BA extended curriculum programme (4 years) a student must have an endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 25
to 29 points
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 25-29, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English .

Students wishing to enrol for any module in geography must have passed mathematics Grade 12 achievement level 3 (40%).
Students wishing to enrol for any module in economics must have passed mathematics Grade 12 achievement level 4 (50%).

NOTE: Applications for admission to the extended curriculum programme for first-time entering students in the second semester will be subject to
availability of space in the programme.

3. RULES OF PROGRESSION

The progression requirements for four-year extended qualifications are as follows:

2
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Four-year extended qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The programme is made up as follows over a period of 4 study years:

Foundation modules
(1) Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the first year of study.
(2) Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the second year of study.
Majors, minors and electives
(3) Major subjects: Two major subjects, which may include a language or languages (a total of at least 128 credits in each subject, 2 x 128 = 256
credits).
NOTE: It is not allowed to choose two major subjects from another programme or faculty.
(4) Minor subject: One subject as indicated in the relevant academic plan (a total of 64 credits)
(5) Elective modules: At least three modules (a minimum of 48 credits) from the subjects listed in the selected academic plan
Additional compulsory modules
(6) Computer literacy module: (4 credits)
(7) UFSS1522: Compulsory undergraduate core module (16 credits).

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 Generic Structure: BA (Four-year curriculum)

Major 1 Major 2
4th Year of study

Academic Year 3 32 credits 32 credits

128 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7
Major 1 Major 2
32 credits 32 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7

Major 1 Major 2 Minor

3rd Year of study

Academic Year 2

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

128 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6
Major 1 Major 2 Minor Elective
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF5/6

Major 1 Major 2
Academic Year 1B
2nd Year of study

Founda- Founda- 16 credits 16 credits

tion tion

128 credits
module module NQF5/6 NQF5/6
Major 1 Major 2 UFSS1522
32 credits 32 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5/6 NQF5

Elective Elective
Academic Year 1A

Founda- Founda-
1st Year of study

16 credits 16 credits
tion tion

132 credits
module module NQF5/6 NQF5/6
Elective Elective CSIL1561
32 credits 32 credits 16 credits 16 credits 4 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5/6 NQF5

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 Year of Curriculum
study
1 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 1 A) Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning SCLL1508 32
Academic Language Course in English EALH1508 32
1 Elective subjects (mainstream modules) (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Choose 2 subjects from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) modules
Year 1 A) for both semesters::
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
1 Compulsory module (4 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory module: modules
Year 1 A) Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are
exempted from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Year of Curriculum
study
2 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 1 B) Mathematical Literacy MTDH1508 32
Academic Language Course EALH25081 32
1
EALH1508 / EALH1524 / EALE1508 / EALN1508 / EALL1508 is a prerequisite for
EALH2508
2 Elective subjects (mainstream modules) (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic choose another two subjects on first year level from the list below, and register the modules
Year 1 B) corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR)) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1524 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
Integrated Organisational Communication* ICOM1534 16 ICOM1544 16
* A student can only start with Journalism modules once the student articulated to
the mainstream degree. This implies that the student will study for at least another
three years after articulating to the mainstream degree.

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 Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, provided that
the student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for
the specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other subjects.
 Students who wish to enrol for Geography also need to enrol for
CSIL1521 in the second semester, as well as Business Calculations
(module code: EBCS1524)
2 Compulsory module Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory module: modules
Year 1 B) Undergraduate Core Module UFSS1522 8
(Students in the extended programme, who passed SCLL1508, will receive
recognition for UFSS1512, and only need to register for UFSS1522.)
Year of Curriculum
study
3
(Academic Students follow the curriculum layout of Academic Year 2, under the BA (three‐year curriculum) for the general plan, language plan or PES plan.
Year 2)
Year of Curriculum
study
4 Students follow the curriculum layout of Academic Year 3, under the BA (three‐year curriculum) for the general plan, language plan or PES plan.
(Academic
Year 3)

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
(THREE-YEAR CURRICULUM)3

Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Minimum Study Period Abbreviation Exit Level
Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts BA (Language
3 years B1339 13391 BC130039 NQF 7
in Language Practice Practice)
Credits:
Curriculum core 400
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 404
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 452

Programme Director: Dr M van Rooyen

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice is a market-driven qualification, which, over and above the required academic training, includes practical
experiential learning, offered by professional language practitioners and language specialists. Candidates receive the unique opportunity to prepare
themselves for their careers as language practitioners, either as translators, interpreters, or terminologists. Apart from formal job opportunities, the
language-practice industry also offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs to create their own businesses or work as freelance language practitioners.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Language Practice) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to
2008)
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30 plus.
The following admission requirements apply:
2.1 The language admission requirements are as follows:
 An achievement level of no less than 60% for any home language (HL) taken in Grade 12.
 An achievement level of no less than 65% for any first additional language (FAL) taken in Grade 12.
 A second additional language (SAL) does not count for admission purposes.
2.2 Explanatory notes
 For the purposes of translation and interpreting, students need to be sufficiently proficient in at least two languages. Lecturers advise students
on suitable language combinations.
 Sufficient proficiency is usually defined as follows: Students translate/interpret between two languages (major and minor) that they take at
the UFS during the course of their study. Alternatively, students translate/interpret between one language (major or minor) taken during the
course of their study and the home language (HL) taken in Grade 12 (passed with a minimum of 60%).

3
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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Due to limited space within the programme, admission based on meeting the minimum requirements for BA (Language Practice) is not guaranteed
and is subject to a selection process.

The admission requirements above are also applicable to students enrolling for Language Practice as a minor in the following qualifications:
BA General three-year curriculum (Academic Plan Code: BC137000)
BA with specialisation in languages three-year curriculum (Academic Plan Code: BC137500).
BA General four-year curriculum (Academic Plan Code: BC1300E1)

Language Practice is not available as an elective in any other programmes.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The curriculum is compiled as follows:

(1) Compulsory modules for each year of study, as follows:
a. Modules in Language Practice (32 + 32 + 64 = 128 credits)
b. Modules in Linguistics (32 + 16 = 48 credits)
c. Modules in two languages as follows:
o Language 1: (32 + 32 + 64 = 128)
o Language 2: (32 + 32 = 64)
o One of the two languages must be English.
d. Elective modules in the first and second year of study (16 + 16 = 32)

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 Generic Structure: BA in Language Practice

Language Major 2 (Any

Practice language)
Academic Year 3

32 credits 32 credits

128 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7
Language Major 2 (Any
Practice language)
32 credits 32 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7

Language Major 2 (Any Minor (Any other

Practice language) language)
Academic Year 2

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

128 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6
Language Major 2 (Any Minor (Any other Compulsory modules
Elective
Practice language) language) (Linguistics)
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF5/6

Language Major 2 (Any Minor (Any other Compulsory modules

Practice language) language) (Linguistics)
Academic Year 1

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

144 credits
NQF5/6 NQF5/6 NQF5/6 NQF5/6
Language Major 2 (Any Minor (Any other Compulsory modules
Elective
Practice language) language) (Linguistics)
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF5/6

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4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Language Practice (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules:
Language policy and language practice HLAP1514 16
Introduction to translation and interpreting HLAP1524 16
1 Linguistics (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules:
Semantics and Pragmatics HLIN2634 16
Sociolinguistics HLIN1644 16
1 Language 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules:
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
1 Language 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for
both semesters:
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR))* AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
*Can only be taken as a minor.
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Sesotho (1st additional language)* SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
*Can only be taken as a minor.
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any other language, subject to approval XXXX XX XXXX XX
1 Elective (16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Students select one subject from the list below and offer 16 credits in it: modules
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Journalism* JCOM1508 32
(*Candidates who select Journalism are advised to register for JCOM1508 in the
second year of registration only and only with permission of the Programme Director:
Communication Professions.)
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.

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 (All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Language Practice (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules
Language practice HLAP2614 16
Strategies in translation and interpreting HALP2624 16
2 Linguistics (16 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Candidates choose one module from the following:
Semantics and Pragmatics HLIN2634 16
A linguistic survey of the African continent HLIN2644 16
Language 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
Language 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year with the language selected in the first year and register the modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR))* AFRT2614 16 AFRL2624 16
* Can only be taken as a minor.
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) * SSOL2614 16 SSOL2624 16
* Can only be taken as a minor.
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any other language, subject to approval XXXX XX XXXX XX
2 Elective (16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Students select one subject from the list below and offer 16 credits in it: modules
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Journalism* JCOM1508 32
(*Candidates who select Journalism are advised to register for JCOM1508 in the
second year of registration only and only with permission of the Programme Director:
Communication Professions.)
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16

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4.1.3 Academic Year 3
Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Language Practice (64 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules
Non‐professional interpreting and translation HLAP3738 32
Concepts in translation and interpreting HLAP3728 32
3 Language (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year level with one of the languages offered in first and second year and Year modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT3718 32 AFNL3728 32
Arabic ARAB3714 16 ARAB3724 16
& & & &
ARAB3734 16 ARAB3744 16
English ENGL3718 32 ENGL3728 32
French FRAN3718 32 FRAN3728 32
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB3708 32
& &
GEBL3708 32
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM3708 32
& &
GERL3708 32
Hebrew HEBR3714 16
OR OR
HEBR3734 16
& &
HEBR3754 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL3718 32 ZULT3728 32
Sesotho (home language) SSML3718 32 SSMT3728 32
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL3718 32 SASL3728 32
Any other language, subject to approval XXXX XX XXXX XX

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
(FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM) 4

Min. period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in
Language Practice BA (Language BC130E39
4 years B1339 13391 NQF 7
(Extended Curriculum Practice)
Programme)
Credits:
Foundation modules 128
Curriculum core 400
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 500
Compulsory additional credits:
UFSS1504 8
Total credits: 540 *
* Please note that this is not an independent qualification or degree. It is merely an extended programme to accommodate students with an
admission point below 30. Students will obtain a BA (Language Practice) degree after a minimum of 4 years of study.

Programme Director: Dr M van Rooyen

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice is a market-driven qualification, which, over and above the required academic training, includes practical
experiential learning, offered by professional language practitioners and language specialists. Candidates receive the unique opportunity to prepare
themselves for their careers as language practitioners, either as translators, interpreters, or terminologists. Apart from formal job opportunities, the
language-practice industry also offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs to create their own businesses or work as freelance language practitioners.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Language Practice) extended curriculum programme (4 years) must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an
M score of 25 to 29.
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with AP of no less than 28.

The following admission requirements apply:

2.1 The language admission requirements are as follows:
 An achievement level of no less than 60% for any home language (HL) taken in Grade 12.
 An achievement level of no less than 65% for any first additional language (FAL) taken in Grade 12.
 A second additional language (SAL) does not count for admission purposes.
2.2 Explanatory notes

 For the purposes of translation and interpreting, students need to be sufficiently proficient in at least two languages. Lecturers advise students
on suitable language combinations.

4
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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  Sufficient proficiency is usually defined as follows: Students translate/interpret between two languages (major and minor) that they take at
the UFS during the course of their study. Alternatively, students translate/interpret between one language (major or minor) taken during the
course of their study and the home language (HL) taken in Grade 12 (passed with a minimum of 60%).

Due to limited space within the programme, admission based on meeting the minimum requirements for BA (Language Practice) is not guaranteed
and is subject to a selection process.

The admission requirements above are also applicable to students enrolling for Language Practice as a minor in the following qualifications:
BA General three-year curriculum (Academic Plan Code: BC137000)
BA with specialisation in languages three-year curriculum (Academic Plan Code: BC137500).
BA General four-year curriculum (Academic Plan Code: BC1300E1)

Language Practice is not available as an elective in any other programmes.

3. RULES OF PROGRESSION

The progression requirements for four-year professional and four-year extended qualifications are as follows:
(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Four-year extended qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The programme is made up as follows over a period of 4 study years:

Foundation modules
(1) Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the first year of study.
(2) Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the second year of study.
Majors, minors and electives
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(4) Major subjects: Two major subjects, which may include a language or languages (a total of at least 128 credits in each subject, 2 x 128 = 256
credits).
NOTE: It is not allowed to choose two major subjects from another programme or faculty.
(5) Minor subject: One subject as indicated in the relevant academic plan (a total of 64 credits)
(6) Elective modules: At least three modules (a minimum of 48 credits) from the subjects listed in the selected academic plan
Additional compulsory modules
(7) Computer literacy module: (4 credits)
(8) UFSS1522: Compulsory undergraduate core module (16 credits).

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 Structure: BA Language Practice (Four‐year curriculum)
Major 1 Major 2
(Language (Any
Practice) language)
4th Year of study

Academic Year 3 32 credits 32 credits

128 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7
Major 1 Major 2
(Language (Any
Practice) language)
32 credits 32 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7

Major 1 Major 2 Minor (Any

(Language (Any other Compulsory Elective
Practice) language) language) module
3rd Year of study

Academic Year 2

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits (Linguistics) 16 credits

144 credits
Either
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 5/6
HLIN2634
Major 1 Minor (Any OR
Major 2 (Any
(Language other HLIN2644 Elective
language)
Practice) language)
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 5/6

Minor (Any
Major 2 (Any
other
language)
language)
Academic Year 1B
2nd Year of study

Foundation Foundation 16 credits 16 credits

136 credits
module module
(MTDH1508) (EALH2508) NQF 5/6 NQF 5/6
Minor (Any
Major 2 (Any
other
language)
language) UFSS1522
32 credits 32 credits 16 credits 16 credits 8 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5

Major 1 Compulsory
(Language module
Practice) (Linguistics)
HLAP1524 HLIN1524
Academic Year 1A
1st Year of study

Foundation Foundation 16 credits 16 credits

132 credits

module module NQF5 NQF5

(SCLL1508) (EALH1508) Major 1
Compulsory
(Language
module
Practice) CSIL1561
(Linguistics)
HLAP1514
HLIN1514

32 credits 32 credits 16 credits 16 credits 4 credits

NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5

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4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Year 1 of study: Academic Year 1A

Year of Curriculum: BA (Language Practice) Extended Programme

study
1 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 A) Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning SCLL1508 32
Academic Language Course in English EALH1508 32
1 Major 1: Language Practice (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules:
Year 1 A) Language policy and language practice HLAP1514 16
Introduction to translation and interpreting HLAP1524 16
1 Compulsory module: Linguistics (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules:
Year 1 A) Basic concepts in linguistics HLIN1514 16
Sociolinguistics HLIN1644 16
1 Compulsory module (4 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory module: Year modules
Year 1 A) Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)

4.1.2 Year 2 of study: Academic Year 1B

Year of Curriculum
study
2 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 B) Mathematical Literacy MTDH1508 32
Academic Language Course EALH25081 32
1
EALH1508 / EALH1524 / EALE1508 / EALN1508 / EALL1508 is a prerequisite for
EALH2508
2 Language 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules:
Year 1 B)
2 English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
(Academic
Year 1 B)
2 Language 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for
Year 1 B) both semesters:
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR)* AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
*Can only be taken as a minor.
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Sesotho (1st additional language)* SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
*Can only be taken as a minor.
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16

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 South African Sign Language SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any other language, subject to approval XXXX XX XXXX XX
2 Compulsory module Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory module: Year modules
Year 1 B) Undergraduate Core Module UFSS1522 8
(Students in the extended programme, who passed SCLL1508, will receive recognition
for UFSS1512, and only need to register for UFSS1522.)

4.1.3 Year 3 of study: Academic Year 2

Year of Curriculum
study
3 Language Practice (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules
year 2) Language practice HLAP2614 16
Strategies in translation and interpreting HALP2624 16
3 Linguistics (16 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Candidates choose one module from the following:
year 2) Semantics and Pragmatics HLIN2634 16
A linguistic survey of the African continent HLIN2644 16
3 Language 1 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules
year 2) English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
3 Language 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue second year with the language selected in the first year and register the Year modules
year 2) corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR)* AFRT2614 16 AFRL2624 16
* Can only be taken as a minor.
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language)* SSOL2614 16 SSOL2624 16
* Can only be taken as a minor.
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
South African Sign Language SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any other language, subject to approval XXXX XX XXXX XX
3 Elective (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Students select one subject from the list below and offer 16 credits in it: Year modules
year 2) Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Journalism* JCOM1508 32
(*Candidates who select Journalism are advised to register for JCOM1508 in the second
year of registration only.)
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16

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4.1.4 Year 4 of study: Academic Year 3

Year of Curriculum
study
4 Language Practice (64 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules
Year 3) Non‐professional interpreting and translation HLAP3738 32
Concepts in translation and interpreting HLAP3728 32
4 Language (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue third year level with one of the languages offered in first and second year and Year modules
Year 3) register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT3718 32 AFNL3728 32
Arabic ARAB3714 16 ARAB3724 16
& & & &
ARAB3734 16 ARAB3744 16
English ENGL3718 32 ENGL3728 32
French FRAN3718 32 FRAN3728 32
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB3708 32
& &
GEBL3708 32
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM3708 32
& &
GERL3708 32
Hebrew HEBR3714 16 HEBR3724 16
OR OR OR OR
HEBR3734 16 HEBR3744 16
& & & &
HEBR3754 16 HEBR3764 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL3718 32 ZULT3728 32
Sesotho (home language) SSML3718 32 SSMT3728 32
South African Sign Language SASL3718 32 SASL3728 32
Any other language, subject to approval XXXX XX XXXX XX

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS

(THREE-YEAR CURRICULUM)5

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in BA (Drama and
3 years B1320 13201 BC130020 NQF 7
Drama and Theatre Arts Theatre Arts)
Credits:
Curriculum core 360
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total 364
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 412

Programme Director: Dr T Heydenrych

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree is market-related and outcomes-based. Graduated students are equipped for careers as senior professional
actors; directors; designers; writers; technical theatre consultants for amateur or professional stage, television, film or community work; directors and
actors in industrial theatre projects in the private sector; cultural workers within communities; radio presenters; voice artists; tutors of drama and theatre
in private studios; school teachers (only if an extra school subject is taken to the second-year level and the PGCE certificate is completed in the fourth
year); college lecturers; and, with further qualifications, university lecturers.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior
to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

Due to limited space within the programme, admission based on meeting the minimum requirements for BA (Drama and Theatre Arts), is not guaranteed
and is subject to a selection process. Prospective students who meet the minimum requirements will receive a selection form via email from the
Department explaining the process. The Programme Director can be contacted for more information.

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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3. EXIT-LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of the qualification, graduates will be able to:

 Create concepts about individuals, human relationships, social awareness and the environment;
 Evaluate their own and other people’s concepts;
 Understand the impact of the historical and cultural past;
 Apply critical thinking and research skills in exploring the motivations for a character’ actions;
 Interpret a playwright’s intent through acting, directing and design;
 Explore and communicate how a dramatic presentation relates to time, place, and cultures;
 Apply theoretical knowledge and skills gained in the creation and production of original work;
 Research, design, and construct scenery, props, lighting, and makeup by interpreting the concepts of others or applying original
conceptualisations;
 Critically evaluate performances and mass media communication;
 Develop the skills to be an active member of a creative team;
 Develop the self-esteem and confidence as well as the skills required to work independently when required; and
 Synthesise the theoretical and practical knowledge gained to solve the problems that arise in a production and marketing of a theatre or film
creation.

4. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

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5. CURRICULUM

The curriculum (comprising 360 credits over 3 years) consists of:

 Majors: Students are required to major in two subjects; Drama and Performance studies and History of Drama and Performance in the 1st and
2nd year of study. In the 3rd year of study students must take Theories of Drama and Performance and Fundamentals of Theatre Directing (176
credits).
 Compulsory modules: Two compulsory modules which must be taken over the first two years of study. (80 credits)
 Specialisation choice: Students must continue in their third year of study with one specialisation elective. (40 credits). NOTE: DRHT3700
and DRTD3704 are compulsory core modules. Students must choose one module from the four core specialised modules. HOWEVER,
admission to THEP3700 (Acting) is subject to a selection process.
 Subject choice: Students must choose one subject from a list of subjects. A total of 32 credits on both NQF-levels 5 and 6 (64 credits over
the 2-year course). Any deviation from the given list of option is only permitted with prior approval by the programme director.
 Compulsory additional modules:

o UFSS1504 (Undergraduate core module) is compulsory in the first year of study and may not be counted as an elective although the
credits from UFSS1504 will be acknowledged in the final transcript of results.
o Computer literacy module: (4 credits)

5.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

5.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 (20 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Drama and Performance studies 1 DRAT1605 20
1 Major 2 (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
History of Drama and Performance 1 DRAH1504 16
1 Compulsory Drama modules (36 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Performance Practice 1 THEP1505 20
Technical Management and Scenography 1 THET1504 16
1 Subject choice (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for both
semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32

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 If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

5.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 (28 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Drama and Performance studies 2 DRAT2707 28
2 Major 2 (24 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
History of Drama and Performance 2 DRAH2606 24
2 Compulsory Drama modules (44 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Performance Practice 2 THEP2606 24
Technical Management and Scenography 2 THET2605 20
2 Subject choice (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and register Year modules
the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16

5.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 (72 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Theories of Drama and Performance DRHT3700 72
3 Major 2 (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Fundamentals of Theatre Directing DRTD3704 16
3 Specialisation option (40 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one from the list below, and register the corresponding module: Year modules
Acting THEP3700 40
Technical theatre management THTM3700 40
Design & Scenography THDS3700 40
Film Practice THEF3700 40
Theatre‐Making THEM3700 40

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS
(FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM) 6

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code

Bachelor of Arts in BA (Drama and

4 years B1320 13201 BC130E20 NQF 7
Drama and Theatre Arts Theatre Arts)

Credits:
Foundation modules 128
Curriculum core 360
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total 492
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1522 (+ UFSS1512 recognition) 16
Total credits: 508

Programme Director: T Heydenrych

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree is market-related and outcomes-based. Graduated students are equipped for careers as senior professional
actors; directors; designers; writers; technical theatre consultants for amateur or professional stage, television, film or community work; directors and
actors in industrial theatre projects in the private sector; cultural workers within communities; radio presenters; voice artists; tutors of drama and theatre
in private studios; school teachers (only if an extra school subject is taken to the second-year level and the PGCE certificate is completed in the fourth
year); college lecturers; and, with further qualifications, university lecturers.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 25 - 29 points
(prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 25 - 29, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

Due to limited space within the programme, admission based on meeting the minimum requirements for BA (Drama and Theatre Arts), is not guaranteed
and is subject to a selection process. Prospective students who meet the minimum requirements will receive a selection form via email from the
Department explaining the process. The Programme Director can be contacted for more information.

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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3. EXIT-LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of the qualification, graduates will be able to:

 Create concepts about individuals, human relationships, social awareness and the environment;
 Evaluate their own and other people’s concepts;
 Understand the impact of the historical and cultural past;
 Apply critical thinking and research skills in exploring the motivations for a character’ actions;
 Interpret a playwright’s intent through acting, directing and design;
 Explore and communicate how a dramatic presentation relates to time, place, and cultures;
 Apply theoretical knowledge and skills gained in the creation and production of original work;
 Research, design, and construct scenery, props, lighting, and makeup by interpreting the concepts of others or applying original
conceptualisations;
 Critically evaluate performances and mass media communication;
 Develop the skills to be an active member of a creative team;
 Develop the self-esteem and confidence as well as the skills required to work independently when required; and
 Synthesise the theoretical and practical knowledge gained to solve the problems that arise in a production and marketing of a theatre or film
creation.

4. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for four-year extended qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Four-year extended qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

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5. CURRICULUM

 The programme is made up as follows over a period of 4 study years :Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the first
year of study.
 Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the second year of study.
 Majors: Students are required to major in two subjects;
o In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd academic year students major in Drama and Performance studies and History of Drama and Performance (88
credits).
o In the 4th academic year students major in Theories of Drama and Performance and Fundamentals of Theatre Directing (88
credits).
 Compulsory Drama modules: Two compulsory modules which must be taken over the first three years of study. (80 credits)
 Specialisation choice: Students must continue in their 4th year of study with one specialisation elective. (40 credits). NOTE: DRHT3700 and
DRTD3704 are compulsory core modules. Students must choose one module from the four core specialised modules. HOWEVER, admission
to THEP3700 (Acting) is subject to a selection process.
 Subject choice: Students must choose one subject from a list of subjects. A total of 32 credits on both NQF-levels 5 and 6 (64 credits over
the 2-year course). Any deviation from the given list of option is only permitted with prior approval by the programme director.
 Compulsory additional modules:

o UFSS1522: Compulsory undergraduate core module (16 credits)

o Computer literacy module: (4 credits)

5.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

5.1.1 Year 1 of study: Academic Year 1A

Year of Curriculum
study
1 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 A) Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning SCLL1508 32
Academic Language Course in English EALH1508 32
1 Major 1 (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 A) History of Drama and Performance 1 DRAH1504 16
1 Compulsory Drama modules (36 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 A) Technical Management and Scenography 1 THET1504 16
1 Subject choice (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for
Year 1 A) both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
1 Compulsory modules (4 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 A) Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted
from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)

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5.1.2 Year 2 of study: Academic Year 1B

Year of Curriculum
study
2 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 B) Mathematical Literacy MTDH1508 32
Academic Language Course EALH25081 32
1
EALH1508 / EALH1524 / EALE1508 / EALN1508 / EALL1508 is a prerequisite for
EALH2508
2 Major 2 (20 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 B) Drama and Performance studies 1 DRAT1605 20
Compulsory Drama modules (36 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 B) Performance Practice 1 THEP1505 20
2 Compulsory modules (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 B) Undergraduate core module
(Students in the extended programme, who passed SCLL1508, will receive recognition UFSS1522 8
for UFSS1512, and only need to register for UFSS1522.)

5.1.3 Year 3 of study: Academic Year 2

Year of Curriculum
study
3 Major 1 (28 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 2) Drama and Performance studies 2 DRAT2707 28
3 Major 2 (24 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 2) History of Drama and Performance 2 DRAH2606 24
3 Compulsory Drama modules (44 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 2) Performance Practice 2 THEP2606 24
Technical Management and Scenography 2 THET2605 20
3 Subject choice (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and register Year modules
Year 2) the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16

5.1.4 Year 4 of study: Academic Year 3

Year of Curriculum
study
4 Major 1 (72 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 3) Theories of Drama and Performance DRHT3700 72
4 Major 2 (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 3) Fundamentals of Theatre Directing DRTD3704 16
4 Specialisation option (40 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Select one from the list below, and register the corresponding module: Year modules
Year 3) Acting THEP3700 40
Technical theatre management THTM3700 40
Design & Scenography THDS3700 40
Film Practice THEF3700 40
Theatre‐Making THEM3700 40

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FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS

(FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM)7

Qualification Minimum period of Abbreviation Programme Degree Academic Exit Level

study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in Fine
4 years BA (Fine Arts) B1425 14251 BC140025 NQF 8
Arts
Credits:
Curriculum core 544
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 548
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 596

Programme Director: L Kuhn-Botma

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Fine Arts) degree is invaluable for any career that requires creative and imaginative intelligence, innovative thinking, and a critical knowledge
of the arts and visual literacy. It is specifically valuable for students intending careers as:
 Professional or freelance artist;
 Graphic designer in the advertising and publishing industry;
 Illustrator in children's, medical, botanical or other science books and periodicals;
 Proprietor of an art gallery or dealer in art;
 Custodian, curator, advisor and researcher for public and private art collections;
 Exhibition officer, exhibition designer and exhibition planner;
 Official at the Department of Arts and Culture;
 Video editing and production; and
 Educator in art.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Fine Arts) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

7
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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In addition to the above, students must submit a portfolio of creative works for approval by the Department of Fine Arts. Specifics are available on the
department webpage.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for four-year professional qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

four-year professional qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.
(j) Students will not be allowed to enrol for XBDK4808 or XBKE4808 unless they have completed Art History and Visual Culture Studies modules up
until the third year (HKGK3718 & HKGK3728).

4. CURRICULUM

The curriculum (comprising 548 credits over 4 years) consists of:

 Compulsory modules in Fine Arts and Art History and Image Studies in each of the four years (480 credits).
 Limited option modules carrying 32 credits in the first and second year of study, which must be selected from any module from another programme
that can be combined with Fine Arts (2 x 32 = 64 credits). Note: at least 48 credits of the limited option modules must be on NQF level 6.
 Compulsory additional modules:
o UFSS1504 (Undergraduate core module) is compulsory in the first year of study and may not be counted as an elective although the credits
from UFSS1504 will be acknowledged in the final transcript of results.
o Computer literacy module: (4 credits)

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4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 (80 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Fine Arts Year modules
Register the following compulsory modules:
Sculpture XBHK1505 20
Printmaking XGFK1505 20
Painting XSKN1505 20
Drawing and New Media XTKN1505 20
1 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Art History and Image Studies
Register the following compulsory modules:
Image Interpretation in Art History HKGK1514 16
Studying Visual Culture and Media HKWS1624 16
1 Limited option (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select modules carrying 32 credits in the first year, from any subject from another
programme that can be combined with Fine Arts.
Any subject from another programme* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another programme:
 A student can only select a subject from another programme, provided that
the student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other subjects.
 At least 16 credits must be on NQF level 6.
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 (80 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Fine Arts Year modules
Register the following compulsory modules:
Sculpture and Installation XBHK2605 20
Printmaking XGFK2605 20
Painting XSKN2605 20
Drawing and New Media XTKN2605 20
2 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Art History and Image Studies
Register the following compulsory modules:
Visual Narratives and Fictive Worlds HKGK2614 16
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 Image Translations in South Africa HKGK2724 16
2 Limited option (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year with the subject selected in first year and register the
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Any subject from another programme* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another programme:
 A student can only select a subject from another programme, provided that
the student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other subjects.
 All 32 credits must be on at least NQF level 6 or higher.

4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Fine Arts Year modules
Register the following compulsory modules:
Fine Arts XBDK3708 32
Drawing XTKN3708 32
3 Major 2 (64 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Art History and Image Studies
Register the following compulsory modules:
Forms of Image Interaction: Key Texts in Art Historical Interpretation HKGK3718 32
Envisioning Knowledge: Image and Imagination HKGK3728 32

4.1.4 Academic Year 4

Academic Curriculum
Year
4 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Fine Arts Year modules
Register the following compulsory modules:
Fine Arts XBDK4808 32
Fine Arts Studio Research XBKE4808 32
4 Major 2 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Art History and Image Studies Year modules
Register the following compulsory modules:
Contemporary South African Art Contexts HKGK4808 32
Recent Developments in Visual Art and Culture HKWS4808 32

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS
(FIVE-YEAR CURRICULUM) 8

Qualification Minimum period of Abbreviation Programme Degree Academic Exit Level

study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in Fine
5 years BA (Fine Arts) B14E2 14251 BC140E50 NQF 8
Arts
Credits:
Foundation modules 128
Curriculum core 544
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 676
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1522 (+UFSS1512 recognition) 16
Total credits: 692

Programme Director: L Kuhn-Botma

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Fine Arts) degree is invaluable for any career that requires creative and imaginative intelligence, innovative thinking, and a critical knowledge
of the arts and visual literacy. It is specifically valuable for students intending careers as:
 Professional or freelance artist;
 Graphic designer in the advertising and publishing industry;
 Illustrator in children's, medical, botanical or other science books and periodicals;
 Proprietor of an art gallery or dealer in art;
 Custodian, curator, advisor and researcher for public and private art collections;
 Exhibition officer, exhibition designer and exhibition planner;
 Official at the Department of Arts and Culture;
 Video editing and production; and
 Educator in art.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Fine Arts) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 25-29 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 25-29, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

8
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
63
In addition to the above, students must submit a portfolio of creative works for approval by the Department of Fine Arts. Specifics are available on the
department webpage.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for five-year qualifications are the following:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all five-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules) to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.

(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all five-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have
passed 112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.

(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all five- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have
passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.

(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all five- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have
passed 336 credits (equivalent to twenty-one (21) 16-credit modules) of their qualification to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case
of five-year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.

(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all five- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have
passed 432 credits (equivalent to twenty-seven (27) 16-credit modules) of their qualification to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.

(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all five- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have
passed 528 credits (equivalent to thirty-three (33) 16-credit modules) of their qualification to be allowed to start with the seventh year’s study.

(g) By the end of the seventh year of registration for a qualification of all five-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to
complete their qualification.

five-year professional and five-year extended qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 336 (including development modules)
Y5 432
Y6 528
Y7 Complete qualification

(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the
relevant due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will (upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree) be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They
will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other
programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.

(i) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded
from registering at the UFS in subsequent years.

(k) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (i) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.
(l) Students will not be allowed to enrol for XBDK4808 or XBKE4808 unless they have completed Art History and Visual Culture Studies modules up
until the third year (HKGK3718 & HKGK3728).

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4. CURRICULUM

The programme is made up as follows over a period of 5 study years:

 Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the first year of study.
 Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the second year of study.
 Compulsory modules in Fine Arts and Art History and Image Studies in each of the five years (480 credits).
 Limited option modules carrying 32 credits in the first and second academic year , which must be selected from any module from another
programme that can be combined with Fine Arts (2 x 32 = 64 credits). Note: at least 48 credits of the limited option modules must be on NQF
level 6.
 Compulsory additional modules:
o UFSS1522: Compulsory undergraduate core module (16 credits)
o Computer literacy module: (4 credits)

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Year 1 of study: Academic Year 1A

Year of Curriculum
study
1 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 A) Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning SCLL1508 32
Academic Language Course in English EALH1508 32
1 Major 1 (40 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Fine Arts Year modules
Year 1 A) Register the following compulsory modules:
Painting XSKN1505 20
Drawing and New Media XTKN1505 20
1 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Art History and Image Studies
Year 1 A) Register the following compulsory modules:
Image Interpretation in Art History HKGK1514 16
Studying Visual Culture and Media HKWS1624 16
1 Compulsory modules (4 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 A) Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted
from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)

4.1.2 Year 2 of study: Academic Year 1B

Year of Curriculum
study
2 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 B) Mathematical Literacy MTDH1508 32
Academic Language Course EALH25081 32
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EALH1508 / EALH1524 / EALE1508 / EALN1508 / EALL1508 is a prerequisite for
EALH2508

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 2 Major 1 (40 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Fine Arts Year modules
Year 1 B) Register the following compulsory modules:
Sculpture XBHK1505 20
Printmaking XGFK1505 20
2 Limited option (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Select modules carrying 32 credits in the first year, from any subject from another
Year 1 B) programme that can be combined with Fine Arts.
Any subject from another programme* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another programme:
 A student can only select a subject from another programme, provided
that the student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for
the specific subject and modules.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other subjects.
 At least 16 credits must be on NQF level 6.
2 Compulsory modules (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 B)
Undergraduate core module
(Students in the extended programme, who passed SCLL1508, will receive recognition UFSS1522 8
for UFSS1512, and only need to register for UFSS1522.)

4.1.3 Year 3 of study: Academic Year 2

Year of Curriculum
study
3 Major 1 (80 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Fine Arts Year modules
Year 2) Register the following compulsory modules:
Sculpture and Installation XBHK2605 20
Printmaking XGFK2605 20
Painting XSKN2605 20
Drawing and New Media XTKN2605 20
3 Major 2 (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Art History and Image Studies
Year 2) Register the following compulsory modules:
Visual Narratives and Fictive Worlds HKGK2614 16
Image Translations in South Africa HKGK2724 16
3 Limited option (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue second year with the subject selected in first year and register the
Year 2) corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Any subject from another programme* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another programme:
 A student can only select a subject from another programme, provided that
the student complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their other subjects.
 All 32 credits must be on at least NQF level 6 or higher.

4.1.4 Year 4 of study: Academic Year 3

Year of Curriculum
study
4 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Fine Arts Year modules
Year 3) Register the following compulsory modules:
Fine Arts XBDK3708 32
Drawing XTKN3708 32
4 Major 2 (64 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Art History and Image Studies
Year 3) Register the following compulsory modules:
Forms of Image Interaction: Key Texts in Art Historical Interpretation HKGK3718 32
Envisioning Knowledge: Image and Imagination HKGK3728 32

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4.1.5 Year 5 of study: Academic Year 4

Year of Curriculum
study
5 Major 1 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Fine Arts Year modules
Year 4) Register the following compulsory modules:
Fine Arts XBDK4808 32
Fine Arts Studio Research XBKE4808 32
5 Major 2 (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Art History and Image Studies Year modules
Year 4) Register the following compulsory modules:
Contemporary South African Art Contexts HKGK4808 32
Recent Developments in Visual Art and Culture HKWS4808 32

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MUSIC

BACHELOR OF MUSIC9

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Music 4 years BMus B1444 14441 BC140544 NQF 8
Credits:
Curriculum core 480
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 484
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 532

Programme Director: Dr A Froneman

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The four-year BMus degree offers training based on fundamental, core and elective modules, which enables students to prepare for a variety of careers
in the broader music industry. These careers include the following: performing artist as a soloist, in an orchestra or ensemble; or as a session musician;
composer of art music; music copyist; music advisor or music arranger; composer of popular music; recording and sound technician; researcher; music
critic; educator at schools, music centres or in private practice; or as choirmaster.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BMus programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

In addition to the above, students must meet the following admission requirements:

 Unisa Grade 7 (or equivalent qualification) in principal instrument or voice and Unisa Grade 5 (or equivalent qualification) in theory, or equivalent
skills as demonstrated in the audition and evaluation test.
 Selection is subject to a successful audition and evaluation test, preferably to be taken before 30 September (contact Odeion School of Music: +27
(0)51 401 2810).

2.1 National Benchmark Tests (NBT)

A prospective student registering for an undergraduate entry level qualification for the first time in the Faculty of the Humanities must take the Academic
and Quantitative Literacy Test prior to registering and must have done so within the last three years prior to registration. If the stipulated requirements

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration for the
language foundation module (EALH1508) is mandatory. The credits of this module are additional to the required credits of the qualification. A
qualification is not awarded unless the mandatory foundation module has been passed.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for four-year professional qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

four-year professional qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The curriculum (480 credits over four years) consists of:

 Compulsory and elective modules in academic and applied music subjects in each of the four years
 Modules in a specialisation option, chosen from either Performance Studies or a combination of Arts Management, Musicology, Music Theory,
Composition and Arranging, Music Education or Music Technology in the third and fourth years. The planning for the third and fourth years of
study should be done in consultation with the Programme Director and Chair at the end of the second year of study. Note the
prerequisites for the respective specialisation options and/or modules.

Compulsory additional modules:

 UFSS1504 (Undergraduate core module) is compulsory in the first year of study and may not be counted as an elective although the credits from
UFSS1504 will be acknowledged in the final transcript of results.
 Computer literacy module: (4 credits).

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4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Music (100 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
* For Performance Studies (code MUSP1605 and MUSP1502) a first and second
instrument must be selected from those listed below. Registration for an instrument is
subject to the availability of a staff member to teach the instrument as well as the
permission of the Artistic Head of Department. The following instruments are offered:
bass guitar (second instrument only), bassoon, cello, clarinet, cor anglais, choral
directing, double bass, drumkit (second instrument only) euphonium, flute, French horn,
guitar, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone,
trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and voice.
Cultural Musicology MUSM1512 8 MUSM1642 8
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS1512 8 MUSS1622 8
Aural Skills MUSS1502 8
Performance Studies (First Instrument) * MUSP1605 20
Performance Studies (Second Instrument) * MUSP1502 8
Keyboard Skills MUSK1502 8
Music Education and Practice MUSE1504 16
Music Technology MUST1502 8
1 Elective modules (12 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module: Year modules
Ensemble MUSB1503 12
Orchestral Playing MUSO1503 12
Choral Singing MUSC1503 12
Language for Singers MUSL1503 12
Any NQF5 modules to the value of at least 12 credits from the Faculty of Humanities* 12
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.
*Consult the Programme Director for choice and approval of modules

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Music (100 credits) Semester 1 & Year modules Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules:
Cultural Musicology MUSM2632 8 MUSM2622 8
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS2612 8 MUSS2622 8
Teaching and Literature MUSP2612 8 MUSP2622 8

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 Aural Skills MUSS2602 8
Performance Studies (First Instrument) * MUSP2605 20
Performance Studies (Second Instrument) * MUSP2602 8
Keyboard Skills MUSK2502 8
Music Education MUSE2504 16
Music Technology MUST2502 8
2 Elective modules (12 credits) Semester 1 & Year modules Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding
module:
Ensemble MUSB2603 12
Orchestral Playing MUSO2603 12
Choral Singing MUSC2603 12
Language for Singers MUSL2603 12
Any module of NQF6 amounting to at least 12 creditis from the Faculty of Humanities* 12
*Consult the Programme Director for the choice and approval of modules

4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Music (minimum 56 credits, maximum 80 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
** These modules apply to students who do not follow the Performance Studies
specialisation option
Cultural Musicology MUSM3732 8 MUSM3742 8
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS3712 8 MUSS3722 8
Performance Studies MUSP3713** 12 MUSP3723** 12
Teaching and Literature MUSP3712 8 MUSP3722 8
Community Service Learning MUSD3702 8
3 Elective modules (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module: Year modules
Performance Studies (Second Instrument) MUSP3604 16
Chamber Music MUSK3604 16
Orchestral Playing MUSO3604 16
Choral Singing MUSC3604 16
Ensemble for Singers MUSF3604 16
Capita Selecta 1 MUSI3604 16
3 Specialisation options (minimum 24 credits, maximum 48 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one of the following specialisation options and register the corresponding Year modules
module(s) under that option:
Option 1: Performance
(A pass mark of 70% in MUSP (First Instrument) or an audition is a prerequisite)
*In order to ensure similarity in the credit value of all five specialisation options, these
modules include the requirements and credit values of MUSP3713 and MUSP3723
respectively.
Performance Studies MUSP3716* 24 MUSP3726* 24

Option 2: Choose two modules* from the following:

*These modules may have pre‐requisites. Please consult with the Programme
Director.
Cultural Musicology MUMA3704 16
Introduction to Ethnomusicology and African Musical Traditions MUMB3704 16
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS3704 16
Composition and Arranging MUCS3704 16
Music Education and Practice MUSE3704 16
Music Technology MUST3704 16
Arts Management MUSA3704 16

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4.1.4 Academic Year 4

Academic Curriculum
Year
4 Music (40 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Research Report MUSM4808 32
Research Methodology MUSM4812 8
4 Elective modules (16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module: modules
Performance Studies (Second Instrument) MUSP4704 16
Chamber Music MUSK4704 16
Orchestral Playing MUSO4704 16
Choral Singing MUSC4704 16
Ensemble for Singers MUSF4704 16
Capita Selecta 2 MUSI4704 16
4 Specialisation options (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue with the specialisation option selected in the third year and register the modules
corresponding module(s) under that option on fourth year level:
Option 1: Performance
Performance Studies MUSP4817 28 MUSP4829 36
OR
Orchestral and/or Choral Conducting MUSP4818 32 MUSP4828 32

Option 2: Choose two modules* from the following:

*These modules may have pre‐requisites. Please consult with the Programme
Director.
Performance Studies (First Instrument) MUSP4808 32
Cultural Musicology A MUMA4808 32
Selected topics in Ethnomusicology and African Musical Traditions MUMB4808 32
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS4808 32
Composition MUCS4808 32
Arranging MUAS4808 32
Music Education and Practice MUSE4808 32
Music Technology MUST4808 32
Arts Management MUSA4808 32

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPERA STUDIES

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit level
study Code Code Plan Code
Advanced Diploma in AdvDip (Opera
1 Year B1404 14041 BC140441 NQF 7
Opera Studies Studies)
Credits:
Curriculum 128
Total credits 128

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Advanced Diploma in Opera studies (AdvDip (Opera studies)) offers training that further develops both practical skills and theoretical knowledge
gained during the Diploma in Music. It cultivates an awareness of ethics within the broad music industry and forms entrepreneurial and self-
management skills. The qualification will be of value to students who intend to work as members of opera studios, vocal performers, vocal educators
and planning and leading community music projects.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the AdvDip (Opera Studies) programme must have a Diploma in Music or equivalent qualification with an NQF6 exit level.

In addition to the above, students must meet the following admission requirements:

 An aggregate of 70% for the Diploma in Music (or equivalent qualification) is proposed, although the selection panel will consider additional
achievements in specific modules depending on the intended specialisation option. The selection panel will consider the student’s academic record
and artistic abilities.
 Selection is subject to a successful audition and academic evaluation, preferably to be taken before 30 September (contact Mrs Charlene Williams
at [email protected] or +27 (0)51 401 9244).

3. FURTHER GENERAL PROGRAMME PARTICULARS

Any additional programme requirements are found in the individual module guides.

4. CURRICULUM

NQF
Subject Code Module Credits Semester
level
Music MUSP3712 Repertoire and Method A 7 8 1
Music MUSP3722 Repertoire and Method B 7 8 2
Music MUAP3713 Performance Studies A 7 12 1
Music MUAP3723 Performance Studies B 7 12 2
Music MUAD3702 Community Engagement & Research 7 12 Year
Music MUAR3704 Introduction to Research Skills 7 16 Year
Music MUAK3703 Keyboard Skills 7 12 Year
Music MUAS3702 Applied Music Theory 7 8 Year
Music MUSA3704 Arts Management 7 16 Year
Music MUSF3704 Vocal Ensemble 7 16 Year
Music MUAC3702 Stage Craft 7 8 Year
Music MUAF3704 Language for Singers 7 16 Year
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC10

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in Music 3 years BA (Music) B1344 13441 BC130044 NQF 7
Credits:
Curriculum core 368
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 372
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 420

Programme Director: Dr A Froneman

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Music) degree offers a choice of modules, enabling students to prepare for a variety of careers related to the field of music. These include
teaching at schools, music centres or privately; performing as a soloist at intermediate level, in an orchestra or ensemble, as a session musician; acting
as a choral director or music advisor or working as a music therapist. The BA modules make possible a range of additional career opportunities.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Music) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008).

OR

Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

In addition to the above, students must meet the following admission requirements:
 Unisa Grade 7 (or equivalent qualification) in principal instrument or voice and Unisa Grade 5 (or equivalent qualification) in theory, or equivalent
skills as demonstrated in the audition and evaluation test.
 Selection is subject to a successful audition and evaluation test, preferably to be taken before 30 September (contact Odeion School of Music: +27
(0)51 401 2810).

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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2.1 Further general programme details

Students who wish to proceed with a BA (Music) Hons should take the following into consideration: Those who wish to specialise in Performing Art
must obtain at least 70% in Performance Studies First Instrument in the third year of the BA (Music) degree, or pass an audition. Students who wish
to specialise in Musicology must obtain at least 65% for all third-year MUSM modules of the BA (Music) degree. Students who wish to specialise in
Music Theory must obtain at least 70% for all MUSS modules of the third year BA (Music) degree. Students who wish to specialise in Music Education
must obtain at least 65% in all MUSE modules of the third year BA (Music) degree.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The curriculum (368 credits over three years) consists of:

Compulsory modules in academic and applied music subjects in each of the three years (216 credits).
32 BA credits at first and second-year level and 64 BA credits at third-year level (32 + 32 + 64 = 128 credits).
Modules in a specialisation option, chosen from Musicology, Music Theory and Composition, Music Education or Music Technology in the third year
(24 credits). The planning for the third year of study should be done in consultation with the Programme Director and Academic Head of
Department at the end of the second year of study. Note the prerequisites for the respective specialisation options.
Compulsory additional modules:
UFSS1504 (Undergraduate core module) is compulsory in the first year of study and may not be counted as an elective although the credits from
UFSS1504 will be acknowledged in the final transcript of results.
Computer literacy module: (4 credits).

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4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Music (80 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
* For Performance Studies (code MUSP1604), an instrument must be selected from
those listed below. Registration for an instrument is subject to the availability of a staff
member to teach the instrument as well as the permission of the Artistic Head of
Department. The following instruments are offered: bassoon, cello, clarinet, cor anglais,
choral directing, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harpsichord, oboe,
organ, percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin
and voice.
Cultural Musicology MUSM1512 8 MUSM1642 8
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS1512 8 MUSS1622 8
Aural Skills MUSS1502 8
Performance Studies (First Instrument) * MUSP1604 16
Music Education and Practice MUSE1504 16
Music Technology MUST1502 8
1 BA modules (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the BA programme, and register the corresponding module(s)
for both semesters:
BA modules as applicable XXXX XX XXXX XX
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Music (96 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Cultural Musicology MUSM2632 8 MUSM2622 8
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS2612 8 MUSS2622 8
Teaching and Literature MUSP2612 8 MUSP2622 8
Aural Skills MUSS2602 8
Performance Studies* MUSP2604 16
Music Education MUSE2504 16
Music Technology MUST2502 8

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 2 BA modules (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year with the BA subject selected in the first year and register the Year modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
BA modules as applicable XXXX XX XXXX XX

4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Music (40 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Cultural Musicology MUSM3732 8 MUSM3742 8
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS3712 8 MUSS3722 8
Community Service Learning MUSD3702 8
3 BA modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year with the BA subject selected in the first and second year and Year modules
register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
BA modules as applicable XXXX XX XXXX XX
3 Specialisation options (24 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one of the following specialisation options and register the corresponding Year modules
module(s) under that option:
Option 1: Performance Studies (A pass mark of 70% in MUSP2604 is a prerequisite)
Performance Studies MUSP3716* 24 MUSP3726* 24
Option 2: Choose two modules* from the following:
*These modules may have pre‐requisites. Please consult with the Programme
Director.
Teaching and Literature A & B MUSP3712 8 MUSP3722 8
Performance Studies (First Instrument) MUSP3704 16
Musicology A MUMA3704 16
Musicology B MUMB3704 16
Music Theory and Analysis MUSS3704 16
Composition and Arranging MUCS3704 16
Music Education and Practice MUSE3704 16
Music Technology MUST3704 16
Arts Management MUSA3704 16

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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC11

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit level
study Code Code Plan Code
Diploma in Music 2 Years Dip (Music) B1244 12440 BC120044 NQF 6
Credits:
Curriculum 240
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Total credits: 256

Programme Director: Dr A Froneman

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The Diploma in Music offers training which develops both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. It cultivates an awareness of ethics within the
broad music industry and forms entrepreneurial and self-management skills. The qualification will be of value to students who intend to work as
members of orchestras, session musicians, performing artists, assistant recording and sound technicians, educators at schools or in private practice,
and as choir conductors.

Students who wish to articulate to the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts (Music) degrees offered by the University of the Free State should note
that an achievement of 70% in all second-year Performance Studies and Music Theory modules is a prerequisite.

2. ADMISSION TO THE DIPLOMA

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:
A student wishing to enrol in the Dip (Music) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 25 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 25, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum
admission requirements, subject to the Dean’s approval.

In addition to the above, students must meet the following admission requirements:
 Unisa Grade 5 (or equivalent qualification) in principal instrument or voice, or equivalent skills as demonstrated in the audition or evaluation test.
 Unisa Grade 3 (or equivalent qualification or skills) in music theory is advised.

3. FURTHER GENERAL PROGRAMME PARTICULARS

Any additional programme requirements are found in the individual module guides.

4. CURRICULUM

For Performance Studies an instrument or instruments must be selected from those listed below. Registration for an instrument is subject to a staff
member being available to teach the instrument as well as the permission of the Coordinator: Performance Studies and the Artistic Head of Department.

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EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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The instruments offered are as follows: bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ,
percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and voice.

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Music (76 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
* For Performance Studies an instrument or instruments must be selected from those
listed below. Registration for an instrument is subject to a staff member being available
to teach the instrument as well as the permission of the Coordinator: Performance
Studies and the Artistic Head of Department. The instruments offered are as follows:
bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp,
harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet,
tuba, viola, violin and voice.
Music and Society MUSH1512 8 MUSH1522 8
Aural Skills MUSA1503 12
Performance Studies 1* MUSX1505 20
Basic Keyboard Skills 1 MUSK1503 12
Music Theory 1 MUSY1504 16
1 Elective modules (48 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one of the following elective options and register the corresponding module(s) Year modules
for both semesters under that option:
Option 1: Instrumental Elective Stream
Arts Management MUSA1504 16
Music Education and Practice MUSE1512 8 MUSE1522 8
Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 MUSR1512 8
Introduction to Repertoire and Method 2 MUSR1522 8
Option 2: Vocal Elective Stream
Stage Craft 1 MUOC1502 8
Language for Singers 1 MUOF1504 16
Vocal Ensemble 1 MUON1502 8
Vocal Repertoire and Method 1 MUOR1512 8
Vocal Repertoire and Method 2 MUOR1522 8
1 Optional Additional Modules Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choral Directing 1 MUSP1532 8
Choral Directing 2 MUSP1542 8

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Music (76 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Music and Society MUSH2612 8 MUSH2622 8
Aural Skills 2 MUSA2602 8
Performance Studies 2* MUSX2605 20
Basic Keyboard Skills 2 MUSK2603 12
Music Theory 2 MUSY2604 16
2 Elective modules (48 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year with the elective option selected in the first year and register the Year modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters under that option:

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 Option 1: Instrumental Elective Stream
Music Education and Practice MUSE2612 8 MUSE2622 8
Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 MUSR2612 8
Introduction to Repertoire and Method 2 MUSR2622 8
Music Technology MUST2604 16
Option 2: Vocal Elective Stream
Stage Craft 2 MUOC2602 8
Language for Singers 2 MUOF2604 16
Vocal Ensemble 2 MUON2602 8
Vocal Repertoire and Method 3 MUOR2612 8
Vocal Repertoire and Method 4 MUOR2622 8
2 Optional Additional Modules Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choral Directing 3 MUSP2632 8
Choral Directing 4 MUSP2642 8
2 Compulsory module (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following: Year modules
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16

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HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit level
study Code Code Plan Code
Higher Certificate in HCert (Music
1 Year B1144 11440 BC111044 NQF 5
Music Performance Performance)
Credits:
Curriculum 120
Total credits 120

Programme Director: Dr A Froneman

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

Students who have completed the Higher Certificate in Music Performance can apply their skills in a variety of community music projects, and good
academic performance in this qualification will equip graduates to progress to diploma studies in music.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the HCert (Music Performance) programme must have a National Senior Certificate and an M score of 20 points (prior to
2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 20, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English .
In addition to the above, students should demonstrate musical aptitude on their chosen instrument or in singing during their audition, which should be
arranged with the Odeion School of Music and preferably be taken before 30 September (Contact Odeion School of Music: +27 (0)51 401 2810).

3. FURTHER GENERAL PROGRAMME PARTICULARS

Any additional programme requirements are found in the individual module guides.

4. CURRICULUM

For Performance Studies an instrument must be selected from those listed below. Registration for an instrument is subject to a staff member being
available to teach the instrument as well as the permission of the Coordinator: Performance Studies and the Artistic Head of Department. The
instruments offered are as follows: bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion,
piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and voice.

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

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4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Music (120 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Performance Studies 1 MUSF1513 12
Performance Studies 2 MUSF1523 12
Music Theory 1 MUSY1513 12
Music Theory 2 MUSY1523 12
Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 MUSR1512 8
Introduction to Repertoire and Method 2 MUSR1522 8
General Music Knowledge 1 MUSG1513 12
General Music Knowledge 2 MUSG1523 12
Ensemble MUSN1502 8
Basic Keyboard Skills MUSJ1503 12
Aural Skills MUSU1503 12

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONS

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTEGRATED ORGANISATIONAL COMMUNICATION12

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in
BA (Integrated
Integrated
3 years Organisational B1338 13380 BC130038 NQF 7
Organisational
Communication)
Communication
Credits:
Curriculum core 384
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 388
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation provision module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 436

Programme Director: Dr W Marais

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The primary purpose of the programme is to educate students to become skilled practitioners in organisational communication, strategic communication
or marketing communication. Students will be able to seek employment in the strategic communication sections of an organisation with focus on
internal communication activities such as media liaison, internal publications, management of internal social media platforms, and strategic
communication strategies to build and enhance the corporate reputation of an institution. Students that prefer marketing communication could build a
career in brand management, advertising, public relations or digital media management.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Integrated Organisational Communication) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score
of 30 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.

12
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The curriculum comprises:

 Compulsory modules for each of the three study years.

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year Register the following compulsory modules:
1 Compulsory modules (128 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Integrated Organisational Communication
Business skills for Organisational Communication 1 ICOM1534 16
Business skills for Organisational Communication 2 ICOM1544 16
Organisational Communication 1 ICOM1614 16
Organisational Communication 2 ICOM1624 16
Communication Science
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Visual Communication COMM1534 16
Applied Interpersonal Communication COMM1524 16
Persuasive Communication COMM1544 16
1 Compulsory additional modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.

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 (All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Compulsory modules (128 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Integrated Organisational Communication
Marketing Communication ICOM2614 16
Corporate Communication ICOM2634 16
Brand Communication ICOM2624 16
Applied Corporate Communication ICOM2644 16
Communication Science
Communication Theory COMM2614 16
Communication Ethics COMM2724 16
Labour Law
Labour Law 1 LLBR2614 16
Labour Law 2 LLBR2624 16

4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Compulsory modules (128 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Integrated Organisational Communication
Integrated Marketing Communication ICOM3714 16
Marketing Communication Campaigns ICOM3718 32
Strategic Corporate Communication ICOM3724 16
Integrated Communication in Organisations ICOM3728 32
Communication Science
Communication Research COMM3714 16
Development and Health Communication COMM3724 16

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM13

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Arts in
3 years BA (Journalism) B1335 13350 BC130035 NQF 7
Journalism
Credits:
Curriculum core 384
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 388
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation provision module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 436

Programme Director: Dr W Marais

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The primary purpose of the programme is to equip students to work as journalists – with specific knowledge of the South African context and the
requirements of a transitional society – in various media contexts, ranging from community media through commercial media to public broadcasting,
and across platforms, including print and online/multimedia.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BA (Journalism) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

13
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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 Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4 CURRICULUM

The curriculum consists of:

 Compulsory modules in each of the three years.
Elective modules to the value of 32 credits a year in the first and second year (2 x 32 = 64)

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Compulsory modules (96 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Journalism
Newsroom 1 JCOM1508 32
Communication Science
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Visual Communication COMM1534 16
Applied Interpersonal Communication COMM1524 16
Persuasive Communication COMM1544 16
1 Electives (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select modules to the value of 32 credits from the list below and register the modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR)) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16

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 Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
1 Compulsory additional modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Compulsory modules (96 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Journalism
Media studies JCOM2614 16
Newsroom 2 JCOM2608 32
Advanced media studies JCOM2624 16
Communication Science
Communication Theory COMM2614 16
Communication Ethics COMM2724 16
2 Electives (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select modules to the value of 32 credits from the list below and register the modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR)) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16

4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year Register the following compulsory modules:
3 Compulsory modules (128 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Journalism
Newsroom 3 JCOM3708 32
Applied journalism 1 JCOM3718 32

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Applied journalism 2 JCOM3728 32
Communication Science
Communication Research COMM3714 16
Development and Health Communication COMM3724 16

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION

(THREE-YEAR CURRICULUM)14

Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Plan Code Exit Level
study Code Code
Bachelor of Arts in BA (Governance and
Governance and 3 years Political B1331 13311 BC130031 NQF 7
Political Transformation Transformation)
Credits:
Curriculum core 408
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 412
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
Total credits: 460

Programme Director: Dr T Coetzee

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Governance and Political Transformation) degree provides students with insight into politics, governance and the present political
transformation processes. By developing skills in ethical leadership and management, the programme promotes values that underlie efficient,
democratic governance and trains students for a career in the public and private sector.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

OR

An endorsed Senior Certificate (prior to 2008) and an M score of 30 points.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Compulsory core modules (96 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Political Science
Introduction to Politics POLS1514 16
Introduction to World Politics and Global Governance POLS1524 16
Public Administration and Management
Public Administration and management theories EPAM1514 16
Public Administration and Management in action EPAM1624 16
Communication Science
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Applied Interpersonal Communication COMM1524 16
1 Electives (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select modules to the value of 32 credits from the list below and register the Year modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Introduction to Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB1514 16
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB1624 16
Persuasive Communication COMM1544 16
Introduction to Human Resource Management EHRM1514 16
Political Environment for Civil Servants EPCS1514 16
Economics for Public Management EECP1514 16
Introduction to Individual Difference EIOP1524 16
Personal Finance EFEF1624 16
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 A Brief History of the Whole World HIST1534 16
Histories, Historians and History‐makers HIST1644 16
Peoples, power and culture in the ancient Near East HNES1514 16
Memory, writing and the construction of knowledge in the ancient Near East HNES1624 16
Tradition and Modernity I FILO1514 16
Tradition and Modernity II FILO1624 16
French Language, Literature and Culture (for beginners) FRAN1514 16
French Language, Literature and Culture (for beginners) FRAN1524 16
German for Beginners (A1) GERB1514 16
German for Beginners (A2) GERB1524 16
1 Compulsory additional modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Compulsory core modules (96 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Political Science
Cooperative and governance electoral principles POLS2634 16
Governance and Political Transformation in Africa POLS2624 16
Public Administration and Management
The Local Government Policy and Legislative Environment EMMA2624 16
Micro and Macro Organisational Analysis EPAM2614 16
Communication Science
Communication Theory COMM2614 16
Communication Ethics COMM2724 16
2 Electives (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select modules to the value of 32 credits from the list below and register the modules
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB2614 16
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB2724 16
Globalisation and World Politics POLS2614 16
Politics, Law and International Organisations POLS2644 16
The Rise of Nationalism in South Africa and Africa and the resistance to it HIST2614 16
Twentieth Century Global Clashes HIST2624 16
Identity, ethnicity, gender and class in the ancient Near East HNES2614 16
Sacred space, sacred texts, sacred times and religious practice in the ancient Near East HNES2724
Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector EMEP2624 16
Logistics and Supply Chain Management ESCM2714 16
Logistics and Supply Chain Management ESCM2724 16
The Traditional World and the Early Modern World I: Europe and Africa FILO2616 24
The Traditional World and the Early Modern World II: Europe and Africa FILO2626 24
French Language, Literature and Culture FRAN2614 16
French Language, Literature and Culture FRAN2624 16
German Language, Culture and Literature Studies I GERB2614 16
German Language, Culture and Literature Studies II GERB2624 16

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4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Compulsory core modules (152 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Political Science
Security and Conflict Studies POLS3714 16
Political Risk Analysis and Strategic Planning POLS3734 16
Ideology and Political Theory POLS3724 16
International Political Economy POLS3744 16
Public Administration and Management
Public Financial management EPAM3714 16
Contemporary issues in local government EMMA3714 16
Public Policy administration & management EPAM3725 20
Municipal Finance EMMA3725 20
Service Learning GOVE3724 16

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION
(FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM) 15

Min. period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit level
study Code Code Plan Code

Bachelor of Arts in BA (Governance

Governance and Political 4 years and Political B1331 13311 BC130E31 NQF 7
Transformation Transformation

Credits:
Foundation modules 128
Curriculum core 368
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 500
Compulsory additional credits:
UFSS1522 (+ UFSS1512 recognition) 16
Total credits: 516 *

Programme Director: Dr T Coetzee

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BA (Governance and Political Transformation) degree provides students with insight into politics, governance and the present political
transformation processes. By developing skills in ethical leadership and management, the programme promotes values that underlie efficient,
democratic governance and trains students for a career in the public and private sector..

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

In order to be admitted to the BA Governance and Political Transformation extended curriculum programme (4 years) a student must have an endorsed
Senior Certificate and an M score of 25 to 29 points
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 25-29, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English .

NOTE: Applications for admission to the extended curriculum programme for first-time entering students in the second semester will be subject to
availability of space in the programme.

3. RULES OF PROGRESSION

The progression requirements for four-year extended qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.

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EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

four-year extended qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Year 1 of study: Academic Year 1A

Year of Curriculum
study
1 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 A) Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning SCLL1508 32
Academic Language Course in English EALH1508 32
1 Compulsory subjects (mainstream modules) (2 x 16 = 32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register for your Major 1 Year modules
Year 1 A Political Science
Introduction to Politics POLS1514 16
Introduction to World Politics and Global Governance POLS1524 16
1 Elective subjects (mainstream modules) (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Choose an elective subject from the list below, and register the corresponding Year modules
Year 1 A) module(s) for both semesters:
Introduction to Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB1514 16
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB1624 16
Persuasive Communication COMM1544 16
Introduction to Human Resource Management EHRM1514 16
Political Environment for Civil Servants EPCS1514 16
Economics for Public Management EECP1514 16
Introduction to Individual Difference EIOP1524 16
Personal Finance EFEF1624 16
A Brief History of the Whole World HIST1534 16
Histories, Historians and History‐makers HIST1644 16
Peoples, power, and culture in the ancient Near East HNES1514 16
Memory, writing and the construction of knowledge in the ancient Near East HNES1624 16
Introduction to Philosophy I: Tradition and Modernity FILO1514 16
Introduction to Philosophy II: Tradition and Modernity FILO1624 16
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 French Language, Literature and Culture (for beginners) FRAN1514 16
French Language, Literature and Culture (for beginners) FRAN1524 16
German for Beginners (A1) GERB1514 16
German for Beginners (A2) GERB1524 16
1 Compulsory module (4 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory module: Year modules
Year 1 A) Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)

4.1.2 Year 2 of study: Academic Year 1B

Year of Curriculum
study
2 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 1 B) Mathematical Literacy MTDH1508 32
Academic Language Course EALH25081 32
1
EALH1508 / EALH1524 / EALE1508 / EALN1508 / EALL1508 is a prerequisite for
EALH2508
2 Compulsory subjects (mainstream modules) (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register for Major 2: Year modules
Year 1 B) Public Administration and Management
Public Administration and Management Theories EPAM1514 16
Public Administration and Management EPAM1624 16
Register for your Minor: Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Communication Science Year modules
Interpersonal Communication COMM1514 16
Applied Interpersonal Communication COMM1524 16
2 Compulsory modules (16 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following: Year modules
Year 1 B) Undergraduate core module UFSS1522 8
(Students in the extended programme, who passed SCLL1508, will receive recognition
for UFSS1512, and only need to register for UFSS1522.)

4.1.3 Year 3 of study: Academic Year 2

Year of Curriculum
study
3 Compulsory core modules (96 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
Year 2) Major 1: Political Science
Cooperative and governance electoral principles POLS2634 16
Governance and Political Transformation in Africa POLS2624 16
Major 2: Public Administration and Management
The Local Government Policy and Legislative Environment EMMA2624 16
Micro and Macro Organisational Analysis EPAM2614 16
Minor: Communication Science
Communication Theory COMM2614 16
Communication Ethics COMM2724 16
3 Electives (32 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Choose an elective subject from the list below, and register the corresponding Year modules
Year 2) module(s) for both semesters:
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB2614 16
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture ARAB2724 16
Globalisation and World Politics POLS2614 16
Politics, Law and International Organisations POLS2644 16
The Rise of Nationalism in South Africa and Africa and the resistance to it HIST2614 16
Twentieth Century Global Clashes HIST2624 16

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 Identity, ethnicity, gender and class in the ancient Near East HNES2614 16
Sacred space, sacred texts, sacred times and religious practice in the ancient Near East HNES2724
Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector EMEP2624 16
Logistics and Supply Chain Management ESCM2714 16
Logistics and Supply Chain Management ESCM2724 16
The Traditional World and the Early Modern World I: Europe and Africa FILO2616 24
The Traditional World and the Early Modern World II: Europe and Africa FILO2626 24
French Language, Literature and Culture FRAN2614 16
French Language, Literature and Culture FRAN2624 16
German Language, Culture and Literature Studies I GERB2614 16
German Language, Culture and Literature Studies II GERB2624 16

4.1.4 Year 4 of study: Academic Year 3

Year of Curriculum
study
4 Compulsory modules (152 credits)
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year 3) Year modules
Political Science
Security and Conflict Studies POLS3714 16
Political Risk Analysis and Strategic Planning POLS3734 16
Ideology and Political Theory POLS3724 16
International Political Economy POLS3744 16
Public Administration and Management
Public Financial management EPAM3714 16
Contemporary issues in local government EMMA3714 16
Public Policy administration & management EPAM3725 20
Municipal Finance EMMA3725 20
Service Learning GOVE3724 16

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE16

Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Min. Study Period Abbreviation Exit Level
Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Social
3 years BSocSci B1301 13011 BC138000 NQF 7
Science
Credits:
Core academic credits 368

Sub-total: 368
Compulsory additional credits
CSIL 1561 4
UFSS1504 16

Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32

Total credits: 420

Programme Director: Dr M Cronjé / Dr J Jordaan / Dr A Grobbelaar / N Velelo / M Serekoane

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BSocSci degree aims to develop social scientists who are experts in, and scholars of, human society and social relationships. This degree is thus
valuable in careers where knowledge of people, relationships and societies is important, typically in urban and rural planning, human resources
management, the diplomatic services, community development, the police service, correctional services, the public sector, non-governmental
organisations, social services, analyst services, recruitment, and social and market research.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.
OR
An endorsed Senior Certificate (prior to 2008) and an M score of 30 points

3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for three-year qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of all registration for a qualification of all three-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits
(equivalent to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.

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(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
224 credits (equivalent to fourteen (14) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
288 credits (equivalent to eighteen (18) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all three- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Three-year qualifications:
Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 224
Y4 288
Y5 complete qualification

(f) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will, upon admission to the other
undergraduate programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration.
They will not be allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to
the other programme or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(h) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (g) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post-NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The curriculum (comprising 388 credits over 3 years) is made up as follows:

(a) Core academic credits:
Two major subjects (a total of at least 128 credits in each subject, 2 x 128 = 256 credits).
One minor subject (64 credits)
Elective subject(s) (32 credits)
Social Science modules (16 credits)
(b) Compulsory Additional credits:
Computer Literacy (4 credits)
UFSS1504 (16 credits)
c) Language foundation module, if applicable (32 credits). Note: The credits of the language foundation module do not count towards the 388
credits of the degree.

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The academic plan of the BSocSci degree looks as follows:

Structure: BSocSci

Major 1 Major 2
32 credits 32 credits

128 credits
Year 3

NQF 7 NQF 7
Major 1 Major 2
32 credits 32 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7

Major 1 Major 2 Minor SCSR2622

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 8 credits

112 credits
Year 2

NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6

Major 1 Major 2 Minor SCSI2612
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 8 credits
NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6

Major 1 Major 2 Minor Elective

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

128 credits
Year 1

NQF5/6 NQF5/6 NQF5/6 NQF5/6

Major 1 Major 2 Minor Elective
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 16 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5/6 NQF 5/6

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose 2 subjects from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for modules
both semesters:
(Students’ choice of 2nd major may not clash in the timetable with their 1st major.)
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
1 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose 1 subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for modules
both semesters:
(Please note that if you have chosen a subject as a major, it cannot be selected as a
minor or an elective)
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16

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 Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the specific
subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval of the Faculty
where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
 Geography may not be taken as a minor or elective and is therefore
excluded for the BSocSci degree
1 Elective (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Choose 1 subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for modules
both semesters:
(Please note that if you have chosen a subject as a major, it cannot be selected as a
minor or an elective)
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1524 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguisticsccccccccc c HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16

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 Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the specific
subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval of the Faculty
where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
 Geography may not be taken as a minor or elective and is therefore
excluded for the BSocSci degree
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are
exempted from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted,
registration for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation
module is mandatory.

4.1.2 Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subjects chosen in the first year and register modules
the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
Industrial Psychology ECAP2614 16 ELRM2624 16
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
2 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and register modules
the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES2614 16 HNES2724 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT2614 16 AFRL2624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK2614 16 HKGK2724 16
Business Management EBUS2714 16 EBMA2624 16
OR OR OR OR
EBUS2715 20 ESBM2724 16
Classical Languages CLLG2616 24 CLLG2626 24
Classical Studies CSCC2616 24 CSCC2626 24
Communication Science COMM2614 16 COMM2724 16
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
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 German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
History HIST2614 16 HIST2624 16
Industrial Psychology ECAP2614 16 ELRM2624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Linguistics HLIN2634 16 HLIN2644 16
Philosophy FILO2616 24 FILO2626 24
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Public Administration EPAM2614 16 EMMA2624 16
OR OR
EMEP2624 16
OR OR
ESCM2724 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL2614 16 SSOL2624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student complies
with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the specific subject and
modules in that Faculty, and with the approval of the Faculty where the
module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
2 Compulsory Social Science modules (2 x 8 = 16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Introduction to Social Science in Africa SCSI2612 8
Introduction to Social Science Research SCSR2622 8

4.1.3 Academic Year 3

Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 64 = 128 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year level with the same subjects chosen in the first and second year Year modules
and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTE3716 24 ANTU3725 20
& &
ANTA3725 20
Criminology CRIM3714 16 CRIM3724 16
& & & &
CRIM3734 16 CRIM3744 16
Industrial Psychology EEBE3714 16 EPFM3724 16
& & & &
EORG3715 20 EARH3724 16
Political Science POLS3714 16 POLS3724 16
& & & &
POLS3734 16 POLS3744 16
Psychology PSPA3714 16 PSPE3724 16
& & & &
PSRM3714 16 PSTH3724 16
Sociology SOCT3718 32 SOCR3728 32

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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
(FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM)17

Minimum period Programme Degree Academic Plan

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
of study Code Code Code
Bachelor of Social
Science (Four-year 4 years BSocSci B13E2 13011 BC1301E2 NQF 7
Curriculum)
Credits:
Foundation modules 128
Core academic credits 368
Sub-total: 496
Compulsory additional credits:
CSIL1561 4
UFSS1504 16
Total credits: 516 *
* Please note that this is not an independent qualification or degree. It is merely an extended curriculum to accommodate students with an admission
point below 30 (but higher than 25). Students will obtain a BSocSci degree after a minimum of 4 years of study. In the extended curriculum, the first
year of study is divided into two years in order to allow students with an admission point of 25-29 to adjust more successfully to university
expectations. In addition to this, certain Foundation modules are added to enhance student success.

Programme Director: Dr M Cronjé / Dr J Jordaan / Dr A Grobbelaar / N Velelo / M Serekoane

Email: [email protected]

1. INFORMATION AND CAREER PROSPECTS

The BSocSci degree aims to develop social scientists who are experts in and scholars of human society and social relationships. This degree is thus
valuable in careers where the knowledge of people, relationships and societies is important, typically in urban and rural planning, human resources
management, the diplomatic services, community development, the police service, correctional services, the public sector, non-governmental
organisations, social services, analyst services, recruitment, and social and market research.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 25-29, plus have an achievement level of no less that 4 (50% - 59%) for the
school-leaving examination in English.

NOTE: Applications for admission to the extended curriculum programme for first-time entering students in the second semester will be subject to
availability of space in the programme.

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Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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3. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES AND RESIDENTIAL PERIOD

The progression requirements for four-year extended qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

four-year extended qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

4. CURRICULUM

The programme is made up as follows over a period of 4 study years:

a) Foundation modules
Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the first year of study (year 1a).
Two compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) offered in the second year of study (year 1b).
b) Core academic credits:
Two major subjects (a total of at least 128 credits in each subject, 2 x 128 = 256 credits).
One minor subject (64 credits)
Elective subject(s)(32 credits)
Social Science modules (16 credits)
(c) Compulsory additional credits:
Computer Literacy (4 credits)
UFSS1522 (8 credits)

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 Structure: BSocSci (Four‐year curriculum)

Major 1 Major 2
4th Year of study

Academic Year 3
32 credits 32 credits

128 credits
NQF 7 NQF 7
Major 1 Major 2
32 credits 32 credits
NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7

Major 1 Major 2 Minor SCSR2622

3rd Year of study

Academic Year 2

16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 8 credits

128 credits
NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6
Major 1 Major 2 Minor SCSI2612
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits 8 credits
NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6/7 NQF 6

Major 2 Elective
Academic Year 1B
2nd Year of study

Foun‐dation Foun‐dation 16 credits 16 credits

128 credits
module module NQF5/6 NQF5/6

Major 2 Elective UFSS1522

32 credits 32 credits 16 credits 16 credits 8 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5/6 NQF 5/6 NQF5

Major 1 Minor
Academic Year 1A
1st Year of study

Foun‐dation Foun‐dation 16 credits 16 credits

132 credits
module module NQF5/6 NQF5/6
Major 1 Minor CSIL1561
32 credits 32 credits 16 credits 16 credits 4 credits
NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF 5/6 NQF 5/6 NQF5

4.1 Programme enrolment

The tables below indicate the subjects and modules required in each academic year. Registration of modules each year is subject to complying with
the admission requirements, progression rules, and applicable prerequisites. Consult the alphabetical list of subjects and modules at the back of the
Rule Book for full details on the progression requirements and prerequisites applicable to each module.

4.1.1 Year 1 of study: Academic Year 1A

Year of Curriculum
study
1 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 1 A) Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning SCLL1508 32
Academic Language Course in English EALH1508 32
1 Major subject (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
modules
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(Academic Select first major subject from the list below, and register the corresponding
Year 1 A) module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
1 Minor subject (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
Year 1 A) module(s) for both semesters.
(Please note that if you have chosen a subject as a major, it cannot be selected
as a minor or an elective)
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
Geography may not be taken as a minor or elective and is therefore excluded
for the BSocSci degree
1 Compulsory modules (4 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 1 A) Computer literacy CSIL1561* 4
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5
or Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are
exempted from CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and
CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study
commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are
exempted from class attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)

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4.1.2 Year 2 of study: Academic Year 1B

Year of Curriculum
study
2 Compulsory foundation modules (64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 1 B) Mathematical Literacy MTDH1508 32
Academic Language Course EALH25081 32
1
EALH1508 / EALH1524 / EALE1508 / EALN1508 / EALL1508 is a prerequisite for
EALH2508
2 Major subject (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Select the second major subject from the list below, and register the modules
Year 1 B) corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
Elective subject (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding modules
module(s) for both semesters:
(Please note that if you have chosen a subject as a major, it cannot be selected
as a minor or an elective)
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES1514 16 HNES1624 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT1514 16 AFRL1624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNL1634 16 AFNT1644 16
Anthropology ANTI1514 16 ANTC1624 16
Arabic ARAB1514 16 ARAB1624 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK1514 16 HKWS1624 16
Business Management EBUS1614 16 EBUS1624 16
Classical Languages CLLG1514 16 CLLG1624 16
Classical Studies CSCC1514 16 CSCC1624 16
Communication Science COMM1514 16 COMM1524 16
OR OR OR OR
COMM1534 16 COMM1544 16
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
English ENGL1514 16 ENGL1624 16
French FRAN1514 16 FRAN1524 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB1514 16 GERB1524 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM1614 16 GERM1624 16
Hebrew HEBR1514 16 HEBR1624 16
History HIST1534 16 HIST1644 16
Industrial Psychology EHRM1514 16 EIOP1524 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL1514 16 ZULT1524 16
Linguistics HLIN1514 16 HLIN1644 16
Philosophy FILO1514 16 FILO1624 16
Political Science POLS1514 16 POLS1524 16
Psychology PSIN1514 16 PSDE1624 16
Public Administration EPAM1514 16 EPAM1624 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL1514 16 SSOL1524 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML1514 16 SSMT1524 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL1514 16 SASL1524 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student
complies with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the
specific subject and modules in that Faculty, and with the approval
of the Faculty where the module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
 Geography may not be taken as a minor or elective and is therefore
excluded for the BSocSci degree
2 Compulsory module (16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 1 B) Undergraduate Core Module UFSS1522 8
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 (Students in the extended programme, who passed SCLL1508, will receive
recognition for UFSS1512, and only need to register for UFSS1522.)

4.1.3 Year 3 of study: Academic Year 2

Year of Curriculum
study
3 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 32 = 64 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue second year level with the same subjects chosen in the first and second year modules
Year 2) and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
Industrial Psychology ECAP2614 16 ELRM2624 16
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
3 Minor (32 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue second year level with the same subject chosen in the first year and register modules
Year 2) the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Ancient Near Eastern Studies HNES2614 16 HNES2724 16
Afrikaans (additional language (AFR) AFRT2614 16 AFRL2624 16
Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) AFNT2614 16 AFNK2724 16
Anthropology ANTD2614 16 ANTS2724 16
Arabic ARAB2614 16 ARAB2724 16
Art History and Image Studies HKGK2614 16 HKGK2724 16
Business Management EBUS2714 16 EBMA2624 16
OR OR OR OR
EBUS2715 20 ESBM2724 16
Classical Languages CLLG2616 24 CLLG2626 24
Classical Studies CSCC2616 24 CSCC2626 24
Communication Science COMM2614 16 COMM2724 16
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
English ENGL2614 16 ENGL2724 16
French FRAN2614 16 FRAN2624 16
German (Beginners: Students with no previous knowledge of German) GERB2614 16 GERB2624 16
German (Intermediate: Students with Matric German or equivalent) GERM2704 16
& &
GERL2704 16
Hebrew HEBR2614 16 HEBR2724 16
History HIST2614 16 HIST2624 16
Industrial Psychology ECAP2614 16 ELRM2624 16
IsiZulu home language ZULL2614 16 ZULT2624 16
Linguistics HLIN2634 16 HLIN2644 16
Philosophy FILO2616 24 FILO2626 24
Political Science POLS2614 16 POLS2624 16
OR OR OR OR
POLS2634 16 POLS2644 16
Psychology PSSO2614 16 PSIH2724 16
Public Administration EPAM2614 16 EMMA2624 16
OR OR
EMEP2624 16
OR OR
ESCM2724 16
Sesotho (1st additional language) SSOL2614 16 SSOL2624 16
Sesotho (home language) SSML2614 16 SSMT2624 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16
South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies SASL2614 16 SASL2624 16
Any subject from another Faculty* XXXX XX XXXX XX
* Notes on taking a subject from another Faculty:
 A student can only select a subject from another Faculty, subject to
availability of space in the module and provided that the student complies
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 with the admission criteria and prerequisites for the specific subject and
modules in that Faculty, and with the approval of the Faculty where the
module is presented.
 The subject may not clash in the timetable with their Majors.
3 Compulsory Social Science modules (2 x 8 = 16 credits) Semester 1 & Year Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Register the following compulsory modules: modules
Year 2) Introduction to Social Science in Africa SCSI2612 8
Introduction to Social Science Research SCSR2622 8

4.1.4 Year 4 of study: Academic Year 3

Year of Curriculum
study
4 Major 1 & Major 2 (2 x 64 = 128 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
(Academic Continue third‐year level with the same subjects chosen in the first and second year Year modules
Year 3) and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Anthropology ANTE3716 24 ANTU3725 20
& &
ANTA3725 20
Criminology CRIM3714 16 CRIM3724 16
& & & &
CRIM3734 16 CRIM3744 16
Industrial Psychology EEBE3714 16 EPFM3724 16
& & & &
EORG3715 20 EARH3724 16
Political Science POLS3714 16 POLS3724 16
& & & &
POLS3734 16 POLS3744 16
Psychology PSPA3714 16 PSPE3724 16
& & & &
PSRM3714 16 PSTH3724 16
Sociology SOCT3718 32 SOCR3728 32

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1. GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION

The Programme for Social Service Professions offers a BSW four-year degree.

Programme Director: Dr C van Wyk

Email: [email protected]

2. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE, ADMISSION TO THE THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR OF THE DEGREE, AND PROGRAMME FORMALITIES

In addition to the requirements as presented in number 2.1 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies:

A student wishing to enrol in the BSW programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008).
OR
Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an
applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of
achievement, and attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less that 5 (60% - 69%) for the
school-leaving examination in English . Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the
minimum admission requirements.

The following information regarding admission and selection also applies:

2.1 Students are admitted to the degree if they fulfil the general requirements for registration at the University and have successfully completed the
selection process.

2.2 The closing date for applications of prospective first year students is 31 July of the preceding year. Late applications will be considered on
merit.
2.3 Only a limited number of students will be accepted into the programme due to a restricted number of practical training facilities. The closing
date for applications of prospective first year students is 31 July of the preceding year. Late applications will be considered according to merit.
2.4 All applicants are subjected to a selection process, which will be outlined during the application process.
2.5 Note the prerequisites for the respective modules from the third academic year onwards.
2.6 All third-year Social Work modules have to be passed before admission to the fourth academic year modules will be granted.
2.7 Students in their fourth academic year must pass the theoretical modules before admission to the field instruction module will be granted.
2.8 Students who interrupt their study for more than two years may resume their studies only with special permission from the Dean in consultation
with the Head of the Department.

3. National Benchmark Tests (NBT)

A prospective student registering for an undergraduate entry level qualification for the first time in the Faculty of the Humanities must take the Academic
and Quantitative Literacy Test prior to registering and must have done so within the last three years prior to registration. If the stipulated requirements
of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration for the
language foundation module (EALH1508) is mandatory. The credits of this module are additional to the required 368 credits of the qualification. A
qualification is not awarded unless the mandatory foundation module has been passed.

4. IMPORTANT GENERAL DETAILS

4.1 Social Work students registered for Social Work modules are legally obliged to register with the South African Council for Social Service
Professions (SACSSP) from their second to fourth years. The registration subject students to the ethical code and regulations of the Council.

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4.2 Students registered for BSW practical/field instruction modules are placed under the supervision/guidance of a designated person registered
as a social worker by the SACSSP. The student shall then be placed at a University recognised agency/organisation that exposes the student
to social work services (e.g., schools, NGO etc). All organisations should be recognized by the University. Students must please note:
(a) The Department of Social Work is solely responsible for arranging placement within agencies.

(b) While engaged in field instruction, students must comply with the requirements of the SACSSP.
(c) Students are responsible for all travel and subsistence costs during their field instrucion courses. These costs are not included in
the tuition fees.

4.3 Students are subject to the rules for undergraduate learners in the Department of Social Work.

5. CAREER PROSPECTS

The BSW degree programme capacitates students with the appropriate intellectual, practical, and social skills suitable for effective functioning as
social workers in a broad spectrum of areas including the social welfare, education and corporate sectors.

6. PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

The progression requirements for four-year professional qualifications are as follows:

(a) In the first year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to pass 48 credits (equivalent
to three (3) 16-credit modules), to be allowed to start with the second year’s study.
(b) By the end of the second year of registration for a qualification of all four-year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
112 credits (equivalent to seven (7) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the third year’s study.
(c) By the end of the third year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
192 credits (equivalent to twelve (12) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fourth year’s study.
(d) By the end of the fourth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
320 credits (equivalent to twenty (20) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the fifth year’s study. In the case of four-
year extended qualifications, all development modules must be passed by the end of the fourth year of registration.
(e) By the end of the fifth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to have passed
384 credits (equivalent to twenty-four (24) 16-credit modules) of their qualification, to be allowed to start with the sixth year’s study.
(f) By the end of the sixth year of registration for a qualification of all four- year undergraduate programmes, students are required to complete their
qualification.

Four-year professional qualifications

Y1 48
Y2 112
Y3 192
Y4 320 (including development modules)
Y5 384
Y6 Complete qualification

(g) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in their first year of registration and who, in terms of Rule A7, applied before the relevant
due date as stipulated in Rule A7(b) for enrolment in another undergraduate programme or degree, will upon admission to the other undergraduate
programme or degree, be allowed to enrol in the other undergraduate programme or degree in their second year of registration. They will not be
allowed to continue in the programme or degree in which they are registered in their first year. If they do not gain admission to the other programme
or degree, they will be excluded from registering at the UFS for a second year.
(h) Students who fall short of the required number of credits in years of registration other than the first year of registration, will be excluded from
registering at the UFS in subsequent years.
(i) The FAAC can consider a deviation from (viii) and grant admission based on past academic performance in the NSC and previous post- NSC
results.

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Minimum period of Programme Degree Academic

Qualification Abbreviation Exit Level
study Code Code Plan Code
Bachelor of Social Work 4 years BSW B1402 14021 BC140250 NQF 8
Credits:
Curriculum core 504
CSIL1561 4
Sub-total: 508
Compulsory additional credits
UFSS1504 16
EALH1508 - Language foundation module, based on NBT results (if applicable) 32
556
Total credits:

1. CURRICULUM

1.1 Core modules

All core modules are compulsory.

1.2 Compulsory subject

Psychology must be taken at least until the second year of study (64 credits), if not taken for three years.

1.3 Elective modules

Learners choose one subject from the electives, namely Sociology or Criminology, until the end of the second year; thus 64 credits.

In the third year of study learners can choose to proceed with Psychology or the chosen elective of the first and second year; thus, Sociology or
Criminology (another 64 credits).

This brings the total number of credits for electives to 192.

1.4 Foundation modules

The Foundation modules as required by the university for first years, are compulsory.

1.5 Compulsory module (16 credits)

Code Module Credits

UFSS1504 Undergraduate Core Curriculum 16

As per the UFS General Rules, UFSS1504 is compulsory and a pre-requisite for degree completion. Students in the extended programme, who
passed SCLL1508, and students from the Higher Certificate, who passed (SCLL1414 + SCLL1524) will receive recognition for UFSS1512, which is
equivalent to the first semester of UFSS1504. These students will then register for UFSS1522, a second semester module, which is equivalent to the
second semester of UFSS1504. Mainstream students will register for UFSS1504.

1.6 Additional non-credit bearing module

Language foundation module

18
Refer to point 2.12 under General Information: Bachelor’s Degrees and Undergraduate Diplomas for information on
EDED3712/3722 for final year students.
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If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be
submitted, registration for and successful completion of the language foundation module (EALH1508) is mandatory.

Code Module Credits

EALH1508 English Academic Literacy for the Humanities I 32

1.7 Computer literacy

NOTE: *Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance
level 6 are exempted from CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of
study commence. Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class attendance but still need to register for
CSIL1561.) This module is compulsory for the successful completion of a qualification in the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the Free
State.

Code Module Credits

CSIL1561* Computer literacy: Part 1 4

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1.8.1 Old curriculum:
The first academic year intake of 2021 will be the last group to follow the old curriculum indicated below:

Last year of offering for repeating students: 2025

NQF8
SEMESTER
SECOND
SWPR4804
FOURTH YEAR

SWPP4800

112 Credits
64 Credits
NQF 8
SEMESTER

SWPA4816
FIRST

SWPB4816
48 Credits
Last year of offering for repeating students: 2024
NQF7 & 8 NQF7 NQF 7 NQF 7
SEMESTER

SWPL3724
SECOND

PSTH3724 O O CRIM3724
SWPR3824 SOCR3728
R R
SWPP3722 PSPE3724 CRIM3744
THIRD YEAR

40 Credits 32 Credits 32 Credits 32 Credits

152 Credits
NQF7 NQF7 NQF 7 NQF 7
FIRST SEMESTER

SWPP3712
PSRM3714 CRIM3714
SWPD3712 O O
SOCT3718
SWPC3714 R R
PSPA3714 CRIM3734
SWPF3714
48 Credits 32 Credits 32 Credits 32 Credits
Last year of offering for repeating students: 2023
NQF 6 NQF 7 NQF 6 NQF 7
SEMESTER

SWPL2624
SECOND

SOCP2624 or O
SWPS2642 PSIH2724 CRIM2724
SECOND YEAR

R
SWPS2622 SOCL2624

128 Credits
32 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits
NQF 6 & 7 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6
SEMESTER

SWPC2714 SOCS2614 or O
FIRST

PSSO2614 CRIM2614
SWPG2614 SOCF2614 R
32 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits
Last year of offering for repeating students: 2022
NQF 5 & 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6 COMPULSORY
SWPD1624 ADDITIONAL
SEMESTER

PSDE1624 SOCI1624 CRIM1624

SECOND

SWPS1524 O MODULE
R UFSS1504
FIRST YEAR

148 Credits

32 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits

(year subject)
NQF 5 & 6 NQF 5 NQF 5 NQF5 Additional Module
SEMESTER

SWPS1514 O if Applicable
FIRST

PSIN1514 SOCI1514 CRIM1514

SWPC1614 R CSIL1561
32 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits 16 Credits EALH1508

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Academic Year 1

Academic Curriculum
Year
1 Social Work (64 Credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
[First year of offering: 2022]
Social work professional practice 1 SWPP1604 16
Introduction to social work SWIN1514 16
Introduction to welfare law SWWL1612 8
Social work issues and ethics SWAI1624 16
Anti‐discriminatory social work practice SWAD1622 8
1 Psychology (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules in both semesters:
Introduction to Psychology PSIN1514 16
Developmental Psychology PSDE1624 16
1 Elective (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Select one subject from the list below, and register the corresponding module(s) for
both semesters:
Criminology CRIM1514 16 CRIM1624 16
Sociology SOCI1514 16 SOCI1624 16
1 Compulsory modules (52 credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Year modules
Computer literacy CSIL1561*
*Students who passed Grade 12 Information Technology at performance level 5 or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) at performance level 6 are exempted from
CSIQ1531/CSIL1551/CSIL1511 and CSIQ1541/CSIL1561/CSIL1521.
(All students who are not exempted from CSIL1561 are expected to write the
promotional test in CSIL1561 before the lectures for the first year of study commence.
Students who pass the promotional test with at least 70% are exempted from class
attendance but still need to register for CSIL1561.)
Undergraduate core module UFSS1504 16
Language foundation module EALH1508 32
If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥
64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration
for and successful completion of the applicable language foundation module is
mandatory.

Academic Year 2

Academic Curriculum
Year
2 Social Work (72 Credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
[First year of offering: 2023]
Social work with communities SWCO2604 16
Social work professional practice 2 SWPP2706 24
Social work with individuals SWCA2714 16
Social work with groups SWGR2624 16
2 Psychology (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules in both semesters:
Social Psychology PSSO2614 16
Introduction to Health Psychology PSIH2724 16
2 Elective (32 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue second year with the elective selected in the first year and register the
corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Criminology CRIM2614 16 CRIM2724 16
Sociology SOCS2614 16 SOCP2624 16
OR OR OR OR
SOCF2614 16 SOCL2624 16

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Academic Curriculum
Year
3 Social Work (72 Credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
[First year of offering: 2024]
Child protection and safeguarding SWCP3704 16
Social work professional practice 3 SWPP3704 16
Social work with families SWFA3712 8
Social work with children SWCH3714 16
Research in social work SWRE3824 16
3 Elective (64 credits) Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
Continue third year with one of the two subjects completed on first and second year
and register the corresponding module(s) for both semesters:
Criminology CRIM3714 16 CRIM3724 16
& & & &
CRIM3734 16 CRIM3744 16
Psychology PSRM3714 16 PSTH3724 16
& & & &
PSPA3714 16 PSPE3724 16
Sociology SOCT3718 32 SOCR3728 32

Academic Year 4

Academic Curriculum
Year
4 Social Work (104 Credits) Semester 1 & Credits Semester 2 Credits
Register the following compulsory modules: Year modules
[First year of offering: 2025]
Social work professional practice 4 SWPP4800 48
Research project SWPR4804 16
Social work poverty and policy development SWPO4812 8
Social work supervision and management SWSM4812 8
Social work with families SWFA4812 8
Loss and trauma SWLT4812 8
Social work with the older adult SWOA4812 8

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SUBJECTS AND MODULES WITH PREREQUISITES USED IN QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

MODULE
MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
AFRIKAANS & DUTCH (Home language competency level)
A)
Students who have passed Afrikaans as a home language on the enrolment record in Gr 12 with 55% (level 4) or higher can register for only AFNT1644 and AFNL1634.
Students who passed Afrikaans home language with less than 55% can choose between AFNT1644/ AFNL1634 (major) or AFRT1514/AFRL1624 (minor).

AFRIKAANS (Additional language)

B)
Students who passed Afrikaans First Additional Language in Gr12 with less than 70% must register for AFRT1514 and AFRL1624.
Students who passed Afrikaans First Additional Language in Gr 12 with more than 70% can choose between AFNT1644/ AFNL1634 or AFRT1514/AFRL1624.

C)
Students who did not pass Afrikaans in Gr 12 may not register for any AFN or AFR modules.

Conversational language: Afrikaans (GAFR)

D)
Only students who did not offer or pass Afrikaans as school subject in grade 12 (on their enrolment record) may be allowed to register for GAFR 3512 and GAFR 3522 or GAFR 3504.
GAFR is not a teaching subject. GAFR is aimed at foreign language acquisition.
GAFR: Humanities and Education
GAFO: Equivalent for all other faculties except HUMANTIES and EDUCATION.
AFRIKAANS AND DUTCH
Introduction to Afrikaans and Dutch Literature: Periods of
1st AFNL1634 16 6 1 Afrikaans home language in grade 12 (enrolment record)
Emancipation
Academic
Year AFNT1644 Introduction to Afrikaans Linguistics 16 6 2
AFNT1644/AFNT1614 and AFNL1634/AFNL1624
2nd Students who obtained a subminimum of 40% in the final
Academic AFNT2614 Afrikaans Morphology and Sociolinguistics 16 6 1 summative assessment but did not pass
AFNT1614/AFNT1644 and/or AFNL1634/AFNL1624 are
Year allowed to register for AFNT2614.

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
AFNT1644/AFNT1614; AFNL1634/AFNL1624

Occasional module also in the second semester / non-

major exempt.
AFNK2724 Dutch, Dutch Literature and Culture 16 7 2 Previous enrolment for AFNT1644/ AFNT1614,
AFNL1634/AFNL1624 and AFNT2614 except for
students who take AFNK2724 as once-off occasional
module where no prerequisite module is required.

AFNT1614/AFNT1644 & AFNL1624/AFNL1634,

3rd AFNT3718 Advanced Afrikaans Semantics, Pragmatics and Syntax 32 7 1 AFNT2614 & AFNK2724 if the module is offered as major,
Academic 64 credits
Year Contemporary Afrikaans Literature and its Historical
AFNL3728 32 7 2 AFNT3718 if the subject is offered as major, 64 credits
Background
Afrikaans (additional language): Afrikaans (additional language) is not a major.

A)
AFRIKAANS (Additional language)
Students who passed Afrikaans Additional Language in Gr12 with less than 70% must register for AFRT1514 and AFRL1624.
Students who passed Afrikaans First Additional Language in Gr 12 with more than 70% can choose between AFNT1644/AFNL1634 or AFRT1514/AFRL1624

B)
Students who have passed Afrikaans as a home language on the enrolment record in Gr 12 with 55% (level 4) or higher can register for only AFNT1644 and AFNL1634.
Students who passed Afrikaans home language in Gr12 with less than 55% (level 4) can choose to register for either AFRT1514 and AFRL1624 or AFN (Afrikaans and Dutch).

C)
Students who did not pass Afrikaans in Gr 12 may not register for any AFN or AFR modules.

D)
Only students who did not offer or pass Afrikaans as school subject in grade 12 (on their enrolment record) may register for GAFR 3512 and GAFR3522 or GAFR 3504.
GAFR is not a teaching subject. GAFR is aimed at foreign language acquisition.
1st Afrikaans additional language in grade 12 (enrolment
AFRT1514 Basic Afrikaans Language - Patterns and Usage 16 5 1
Academic record)
Year AFRL1624 Basic Afrikaans Literature 16 6 2 Previous enrolment for AFRT1514

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
Afrikaans Morphology and Semantics for non-mother tongue AFRT1514
AFRT2614 16 6 1
2nd speakers Previous enrolment for AFRT1514 and AFRL1624
Academic
Year Previous enrolment for AFRT1514, AFRT2614 and
AFRL2624 Continued Afrikaans Literature 16 6 2
AFRL1624
Afrikaans for the Professions:
Students who passed Afrikaans home language in Gr 12 may register for these modules. If Afrikaans is a prerequisite for a qualification.
AFRT1514/ AFRL 1624 is regarded as an equivalent in the case of students who offered Afrikaans as additional language in grade 12.
1st
Academic ALLT3504 Afrikaans for the Professions 16 5 year
Year
Conversational language: Afrikaans:
Only students who did not offer or pass Afrikaans as school subject in grade 12 may register for GAFR3512 and GAFR3522 or GAFR3504.
GAFR is not a teaching subject.
GAFR is focused on foreign language acquisition.
GAFO: Equivalent for all other faculties except HUMANTIES and EDUCATION
First or Home language speakers and additional language
second speakers (grade 12 results on the enrolment record) are
GAFR3512 Conversational Language: Afrikaans 8 5 1
academic excluded from this module aimed at language acquisition
year for foreign language speakers.
Second or Home language speakers and additional language
third speakers (grade 12 results on the enrolment record) are
Conversational Language: Afrikaans (continued) 8 5 2
academic GAFR3522 excluded from this module aimed at language acquisition
year for foreign language speakers.
Any Home language speakers and additional language
academic speakers (grade 12 results on the enrolment record) are
GAFR3504 Conversational Language: Afrikaans 16 5 year
year excluded from this module aimed at language acquisition
for foreign language speakers.
ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN STUDIES
1st HNES1514 Peoples, power and culture in the ancient Near East 16 5 1
Academic
Year Memory, writing and the construction of knowledge in the
HNES1624 16 6 2
ancient Near East
HNES2614 Identity, ethnicity, gender, and class in the ancient Near East 16 6 1
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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
2nd
Sacred space, sacred texts, sacred times and religious
Academic HNES2724 16 7 2
practice in the ancient Near East
Year
3rd HNES3714 Women and religion in the ancient Near East 16 7 1
Academic
Year HNES3724 Ecology and technology in the ancient Near East 16 7 2
Legacies of ancient Near Eastern religions in the African
HNES3734 16 7 1
context
HNES3744 Research methodology for ancient Near East cultural studies 16 7 2

ANTHROPOLOGY
1st ANTI1514 Introduction to Anthropology 16 5 1
Academic
Year ANTC1624 Culture: Understanding Ourselves and Others 16 6 2
2nd ANTD2614 The Anthropology of Identity 16 6 1
Academic
Year ANTS2724 Symbolic Resources of Culture 16 7 2
ANTI1514, ANTC1624, ANTD2614, ANTS2724 (to
ANTE3716 Ethnography: Principles and Practice 24 7 1
complete a major in Anthropology)
3rd
ANTI1514, ANTC1624, ANTD2614, ANTS2724,
Academic ANTU3725 Sociocultural Transformation 20 7 2
ANTE3716 (to complete a major in Anthropology)
Year
ANTI1514, ANTC1624, ANTD2614, ANTS2724,
ANTA3725 Anthropology in Action 20 7 2
ANTE3716 (to complete a major in Anthropology)
ARABIC
1st ARAB1514 Introduction to Arabic Language, Literature and Culture 16 5 1
Academic
ARAB1624 Arabic Language, Literature and Culture 16 6 2 ARAB1514
Year
2nd ARAB2614 Arabic Language, Literature and Culture 16 6 1 ARAB1624
Academic
ARAB2724 Arabic Language, Literature and Culture 16 7 2 ARAB2614
Year
3RD ARAB3714 Intermediate Literary Arabic 16 7 1 ARAB 2724
Academic ARAB3724 Advanced Literary Arabic 16 7 2 ARAB3714
Year ARAB3734 Intermediate Conversational Arabic 16 7 1 ARAB3724

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
ARAB3744 Research in Arabic 16 7 2 ARAB3734

ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES

1st HKGK1514 Image Interpretation in Art History 16 5 1
Academic
Year HKWS1624 Studying Visual Culture and Media 16 6 2
2nd HKGK2614 Visual Narratives and Fictive Worlds 16 6 1 HKGK1514, HKWS1624 (KGK114, KWS124)
Academic
Year HKGK2724 Image Translations in South Africa 16 7 2 HKGK1514, HKWS1624 (KGK114, KWS124)

3rd Forms of Image Interaction: Key Texts in Art Historical

HKGK3718 32 7 1 HKGK2614, HKGK2724 (KGK214, KGK224)
Academic Interpretation
Year HKGK3728 Envisioning Knowledge: Image and Imagination 32 7 2 HKGK2614, HKGK2724 (KGK214, KGK224)
Year HKGK1514, HKGK1624, HKGK2614, HKGK2724,
HKGK4808 Contemporary South African Art Contexts 32 8 HKGK3718, HKGK3728 (KGK114, KWS124, KGK214,
4th
KGK224, KGK334, KGK324)
Academic
Year HKGK1514, HKGK1624, HKGK2614, HKGK2724,
Year
HKWS4808 Recent Developments in Visual Art and Culture 32 8 HKGK3718, HKGK3728 (KGK114, KWS124, KGK214,
KGK224, KGK334, KGK324)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
1st EBUS1614 Business Dynamics 16 6 1
Academic
EBUS1624 General Management 16 6 2
Year
EBUS2714 Entrepreneurship 16 7 1
2nd
EBUS2715 Strategic Management 20 7 1 EBUS1624
Academic
EBMA2624 Personal Selling 16 6 2
Year
ESBM2724 Small Business Management 16 7 2
3rd EBMA3715 Strategic Marketing 20 7 1 EBUS1614
Academic EBMA3724 Relationship Marketing 16 7 2 EBMA2624
Year EBMA3725 Digital Marketing 20 7 2

CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
CLASSICAL LANGUAGES is available as a major, a minor or an elective.
Classical Languages I
CLLG1514 16 5 1 At least 65% in student’s first language in Grade 12

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
1st
Classical Languages II
Academic CLLG1624 16 6 2 CLLG1514
Year
2nd CLLG2616 Classical Languages III 24 6 1 CLLG1514 and CLLG1624
Academic Classical Languages IV
Year CLLG2626 24 6 2 CLLG1514; CLLG1624; CLLG2616
CLLG3718 Classical Languages V
3rd 32 7 1 CLLG1514; CLLG1624; CLLG2616; CLLG2626
Academic
CLLG3728 Classical Languages VI CLLG1514; CLLG1624; CLLG2616; CLLG2626;
Year 32 7 2
CLLG3718
CLASSICAL STUDIES
1st CSCC1514 Classical Civilizations I: Creation Myths and Archetypes 16 5 1 At least 65% in student’s first language in Grade 12
Academic
Year CSCC1624 Classical Civilizations II: Religion and Magic 16 6 2 CSCC1514 (CSMT1514)

2nd CSCC2616 Classical Civilizations III: History 24 6 1 CSCC1514 (CSMT1514); CSCC1624

Academic
Year CSCC1514 (CSMT1514); CSCC1624 (CSCC1524);
CSCC2626 Classical Civilizations IV: Art and Architecture 24 6 2
CSCC2616 (CSMT2614)
CSCC1514 (CSMT1514); CSCC1624 (CSCC1524);
CSCC3718 Classical Civilizations V: Literature 32 7 1
3rd CSCC2616 (CSMT2614); CSCC2626 (CSCC2624)
Academic CSCC1514 (CSMT1514); CSCC1624 (CSCC1524);
Year CSCC3728 Classical Civilizations VI: Drama and music 32 7 2 CSCC2616 (CSMT2614); CSCC2626 (CSCC2624);
CSCC3718 (CSMT3714
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE
COMM1514 Interpersonal communication 16 5 1
1st COMM1524 Applied interpersonal communication 16 5 2
Academic
Year COMM1534 Visual communication 16 5 1
COMM1544 Persuasive communication 16 5 2
2nd COMM2614 Communication Theory 16 6 1
Academic
Year COMM2724 Communication Ethics 16 7 2

3rd COMM3714 Communication Research 16 7 1

Academic
Year COMM3724 Development and Health Communication 16 7 2

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CODE
COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING MODULES
3rd
Academic GOVE3724 Service Learning for Governance and Political Transformation 16 7 2
Year
CRIMINOLOGY
1st CRIM1514 Introduction to Criminology 16 5 1
Academic
Year CRIM1624 Introduction to Criminal Justice 16 6 2
CRIM1514 & CRIM1624
2nd CRIM2614 Penology 16 6 1
Academic
CRIM1514 & CRIM1624
Year CRIM2724 Victimology 16 7 2

CRIM3714 Research Methodology for Criminology and Criminal Justice 16 7 1 CRIM1514, CRIM1624, CRIM2614, CRIM2724

3rd CRIM3724 Understanding Child Justice 16 7 2 CRIM1514, CRIM1624, CRIM2614, CRIM2724,

Academic
CRIM3734 Criminal behaviour: Biopsychosocial Perspectives 16 7 1 CRIM1514, CRIM1624, CRIM2614, CRIM2724,
Year
CRIM3744 Forensic Criminology 16 7 2 CRIM1514, CRIM1624, CRIM2614, CRIM2724

DRAMA & THEATRE ARTS

First year modules are prerequisites to advance to 2nd year; 2nd year modules are prerequisites to advance to 3rd year.
DRAH1504 History of Drama and Performance 1 16 5 Year
1st DRAT1605 Drama and Performance studies 1 20 6 Year
Academic
THEP1505 Performance Practice 1 20 5 Year
Year
THET1504 Technical Management and Scenography 1 16 5 Year
DRAH2606 History of Drama and Performance 2 24 6 Year DRAH1504; DRAT1605; THEP1505; THET1505
2nd DRAT2707 Drama and Performance studies 2 28 7 Year DRAH1504; DRAT1605; THEP1505; THET1505
Academic
THEP2606 Performance Practice 2 24 6 Year DRAH1504; DRAT1605; THEP1505; THET1505
Year
THET2605 Technical Management and Scenography 2 20 6 Year DRAH1504; DRAT1605; THEP1505; THET1505
DRHT3700 Theories of Drama and Performance 72 7 Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606, THET2605

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
3rd DRTD3704 Fundamentals of Theatre Directing 16 7 Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606, THET2605
Academic Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606, THET2605
Year THEP3700 Acting 40 7 To advance to THEP3700 students must pass an audition
programme at the end of the second year
THTM3700 Technical theatre management 40 7 Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606, THET2605
THDS3700 Design & Scenography 40 7 Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606; THET2605
THEF3700 Film Practice 40 7 Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606, THET2605
THEM3700 Theatre-Making 40 7 Year DRAH2606; DRAT2707; THEP2606, THET2605

ECONOMICS

EBCS1514 Business Calculations 16 5 1

EBCS1524 Business Calculations 16 5 2
1st National Senior Certificate with Mathematics performance
EECF1614 Economic Systems and Basic Microeconomics 16 6 1
Academic level 4
Year National Senior Certificate with Mathematics performance
EECF1624 Introduction to Macroeconomics 16 6 2
level 4
EFEF1624 Personal Finance 16 6 2
2nd EMIC2714 Microeconomics 16 7 1 EECF1614
Academic
Year EMAC2724 Macroeconomics 16 7 2 EECF1624
EINT3714 International Economics 16 7 1 EECF1624
3rd EECT3724 South African Macroeconomic Policy Issues 16 7 2 EECF1624 AND EMAC2724
Academic
Year EECM3714 Introduction to Mathematical Economics 16 7 1 EBCS1514, EBCS1524, EECF1614, and EECF1624
EECM3724 Statistics for Economics 16 7 2 EBCS1514, EBCS1524, EECF1614, and EECF1624

ENGLISH

English major

1st Reading Literature: An Introduction to Reading, Writing and

ENGL1514 16 5 1
Academic Critical Textual Analysis.
Year ENGL1624 Reading Literature, Film and Culture 16 6 2
ENGL2614 Early Modern to Contemporary World Literatures 16 6 1 ENGL1514, ENGL1624
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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
2nd
Academic ENGL2724 Twentieth Century and Modern Literature 16 7 2 ENGL1514, ENGL1624
Year
Early English Literature and Cultures; South African and
ENGL3718 32 7 1 ENGL1514, ENGL1624, ENGL2614; ENGL2724
3rd African Literature and Culture
Academic ENGL1514, ENGL1624, ENGL2614, ENGL2724,
Narratives of Resistance; Literature, Film, Culture: Critical
Year ENGL3728 32 7 2 ENGL3718
Approaches from Cultural Studies

English language modules

1st
Academic ENGS1504* Language for Professional Communication 16 5 Year
Year
*This is a promotion module. Students who attain a mark of 75 % or more for an initial proficiency test based on their curriculum content will be exempted from classes and further assessments for the
year. In such a case, this mark will be the final year mark for the module. Students who promote are still required to register and pay the normal module fees.

English/Linguistics – see Linguistics curriculum

3rd
Critical Discourse Analysis and the study of online
Academic ENGS3728 32 7 2 HLIN1514, HLIN1644, HLIN2614, HLIN2644
communication in English
Year
FINE ARTS
Registration and Selection for Fine Arts is conditional on presenting an art portfolio.
XBHK1505 Sculpture 20 5 Year
1st XGFK1505 Printmaking 20 5 Year
Academic
XSKN1505 Painting 20 5 Year
Year
XTKN1505 Drawing and New Media 20 5 Year
XBHK2605 Sculpture and Installation 20 6 Year XBHK1605
2nd XGFK2605 Printmaking 20 6 Year XGFK1505
Academic
XSKN2605 Painting 20 6 Year XSKN1505
Year
XTKN2605 Drawing and New Media 20 6 Year XTKN1505
XTKN3708 Drawing 32 7 Year XTKN2605

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3rd Year
Academic XBDK3708 Fine Arts 32 7 XGFK2605, XTKN2605, XBHK2605, XSKD2605
Year
4th XBDK4808 Fine Arts 32 8 Year HKGK3718, HKGK3728, XBDK3708, XTKN3708
Academic
XBKE4808 Fine Arts Studio Research 32 8 Year HKGK3718, HKGK3728,XBDK3708, XTKN3708
Year

FOUNDATION MODULES IN THE FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMMES

EALH1508 English Academic Literacy for the Humanities I 32 5 Year
1st year of
GENL1408 General Language Module (Qwaqwa campus only) 32 4 Year
study
SCLL1508 Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning 32 5 Year
MTDH1508 Mathematical Literacy 32 5 Year
2nd year of
study Year EALH1508 (ALC108, ALN108) / EALH1524 / EALE1508 /
EALH2508 English Academic Literacy for the Humanities II 32 5
EALN1508 / EALL1508
FRENCH
French Language, Literature and Culture (for beginners and
1st FRAN1514 16 5 1
foreign language)
Academic
French Language, Literature and Culture (for beginners and
Year FRAN1524 16 5 2 FRAN1514 or FRAN1512s* or FRAP6816**
foreign language)
2nd FRAN2614 French Language, Literature and Culture 16 6 1 FRAN1524
Academic
Year FRAN2624 French Language, Literature and Culture 16 6 2 FRAN2614

3rd FRAN3718 French Language, Francophone Literature and Culture 32 7 1 FRAN2624

Academic
Year FRAN3728 French Language, Francophone Literature and Culture 32 7 2 FRAN3718

* Students who successfully complete FRAN1512s and wish to enroll for FRAN1524 must submit an additional literature study portfolio.
** For students in the Political Science Honours programme with no prior French teaching who wish to continue with French.
GEOGRAPHY

1st GEOP1524 Introduction to physical geography 16 5 2 Grade 12 Mathematics achievement level 3 (40%)
Academic GEOH1614 Introduction to human geography 16 6 1 GEOP1514
Year GEOG1512 Essential Skills for Geographers 8 5 1

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2nd GEOH2614 Housing and urban development 16 6 1 GEOH1624
Academic
GEOP2614 Process geomorphology 16 6 1 GEOP1514
Year
GEOP2624 Environment and climate studies 16 6 2 GEOP1514
GISC2624 Introduction to geographic information systems 16 6 2 GEOP1514 and GEOH1624
GEOP3724 Environmental management and –analyses 16 7 2 GEOP2624

3rd GEOH3714 Applied urban development and spatial transformation 16 7 1 GEOH2614

Academic GEOP3714 Environmental geomorphology 16 7 1 GEOP2614
Year GEOH3724 Rural geography 16 7 2 GEOH2614
GISC3724 Geographic information systems 16 7 2 GISC2624

GERMAN

Beginner* Students with no previous knowledge of German

1st GERB1514 German for Beginners I 16 5 1
Academic
Year GERB1524 German for Beginners II 16 5 2 GERB1514 or equivalent at level A1
2nd GERB2614 German Language, Culture and Literature Studies I 16 6 1 GERB1524 or equivalent
Academic
Year GERB2624 German Language, Culture and Literature Studies II 16 6 2 GERB2614 or equivalent
3nd GERB3708 Upper-Intermediate German Language Studies 32 7 Year GERB2624 or equivalent
Academic
Year GEBL3708 Upper-Intermediate German Literature Studies 32 7 Year GERB2624 or equivalent

Non-
Students with Matric German or equivalent
Beginner
1st GERM1614 German Language, Culture and Literature Studies I 16 6 1 Matric German with a final mark of 70% +, or equivalent
Academic
Year GERM1624 German Language, Culture and Literature Studies II 16 6 2 GERM 1614, or equivalent
2nd GERM2704 Intermediate German Language Studies 16 7 Year GERM1624 or equivalent
Academic
Year GERL2704 Intermediate German Literature Studies 16 7 Year GERM1624 or equivalent

GERM3708 Advanced German Language Studies 32 7 Year GERM 2704, or equivalent

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3rd
Academic GERL3708 Advanced German Literature Studies 32 7 Year GERL 2704, or equivalent
Year
*Students with no previous knowledge of German enter into the Beginner-stream.

HEBREW
HEBR3714 (Biblical Hebrew Poetry) and HEBR3734 (Ugaritic Grammar) are presented in alternate years, as well as HEBR3724 (Grammar of Biblical Aramaic) and HEBR3744 (Grammar of Syriac). A
student who fails to pass the module offered must register for the alternate module the following year.
1st HEBR1514 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew 16 5 1
Academic
Year HEBR1624 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prose 16 6 2 HEBR1514 (HEB114) or HEBR1504
1st HEBR1504 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew (Extended) 16 5 Year
Extended
[1st
Academic
Year over
two HEBR1604 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prose (Extended) 16 6 Year HEBR1514 or HEBR1504
calendar
years]

2nd
HEBR2614 Grammar of Biblical Hebrew Prophetic Texts 16 6 1 HEBR1624 (HEB124) or HEBR1604
Academic
Year
HEBR2724 Hebrew in its Ancient Contexts 16 7 2 HEBR2614 (HEB214)

HEBR3714 Biblical Hebrew Poetry 16 7 1 HEBR2614 & HEBR2724 (HEB214, HEB224)

HEBR3734 Grammar of Ugaritic 16 7 1 HEBR2614 & HEBR2724 (HEB214, HEB224)

3rd
Academic HEBR3754 Ancient Translations of the Hebrew Bible 16 7 1 HEBR2614 & HEBR2724 (HEB214, HEB224)
Year
HEBR3724 Grammar of Biblical Aramaic 16 7 2 HEBR2614 & HEBR2724 (HEB214, HEB224)

HEBR3744 Grammar of Syriac 16 7 2 HEBR2614 & HEBR2724 (HEB214, HEB224)

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HEBR3764 Modern Translations of the Hebrew Bible 16 7 2 HEBR2614 & HEBR2724 (HEB214, HEB224)

HISTORY
Introduction to the Twentieth Century History of South Africa
HIST1514* 16 5 1
and Africa (for pipeline)

1st HIST1534 A Brief History of the Whole World 16 5 1

Academic
Year HIST1624** Twentieth Century World History (for pipeline) 16 6 2

HIST1644 Histories, Historians and History-makers 16 6 2

2nd The Rise of Nationalism in South Africa and Africa and the
HIST2614 16 6 1
Academic resistance to it
Year HIST2624 Twentieth Century Global Clashes 16 6 2
En Route to the New South Africa and the African
3rd HIST3718 32 7 1
Renaissance, c.1976-2000: a historical perspective
Academic
Year HIST3728 How to Make History 32 7 2

*HIST1514: This module is phasing out. The last year to register for the module will be 2024. Only students who repeat HIST1514 in 2024 must register this module. Students who register for History for
the first time, must register HIST1534.
**HIST1624: This module is phasing out. The last year to register for the module will be 2024. Only students who repeat HIST1624 in 2024 must register this module. Students who register for History for
the first time, must register HIST1644.
INTEGRATED ORGANISATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Only students registered for BA (Integrated
ICOM1614* Organisational Communication 1 16 6 1
Organisational Communication – BC130038)
1st Only students registered for BA (Integrated
Academic ICOM1624* Organisational Communication 2 16 6 2
Organisational Communication – BC130038)
Year
ICOM1534 Business Skills for Organisational Communication 1 16 5 1
ICOM1544 Business Skills for Organisational Communication 2 16 5 2
ICOM2614 Marketing Communication 16 6 1
ICOM2634 Corporate Communication 16 6 2

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2nd ICOM2624 Brand Communication 16 6 2
Academic
Year ICOM2644 Applied Corporate Communication 16 6 2
ICOM2614 & ICOM2624 (students who have only
completed one of the prerequisite modules may only
ICOM3714 Integrated Marketing Communication 16 7 1
register for ICOM3714 with permission from the
Programme Director)
ICOM2614 & ICOM2624 (students who have only
completed one of the prerequisite modules may only
ICOM3718 Marketing Communication Campaigns 32 7 1
register for ICOM3718 with permission from the
3rd
Programme Director)
Academic
ICOM2634 & ICOM2644 (students who have only
Year
completed one of the prerequisite modules may only
ICOM3724 Strategic Corporate Communication 16 7 2
register for ICOM3724 with permission from the
Programme Director)
ICOM2634 & ICOM2644 (students who have only
completed one of the prerequisite modules may only
ICOM3728 Integrated Communication in Organisations 32 7 2
register for ICOM3728 with permission from the
Programme Director)
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
1st EHRM1514 Introduction to Human Resources Management 16 5 1
Academic
Year EIOP1524 Introduction to Individual Differences 16 5 2
2nd ECAP2614 Career Psychology 16 6 1
Academic
Year ELRM2624 Labour Relations Management 16 6 2

EEBE3714 Business Ethics for HRM and IOP 16 7 1

3rd 16 7 2
EPFM3724 Performance Management
Academic
Year EORG3715 Organisational Psychology 20 7 1
EARH3724 Applied Research for HRM and IOP 16 7 2

ISIZULU (HOME LANGUAGE)

ZULL1514 isiZulu Home Language or
Introduction to IsiZulu Language Structure and Usage 16 5 1
isiZulu Additional First Language
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1st
Academic ZULT1524 Introduction to Prose Fiction in IsiZulu 16 5 2 ZULL1514
Year
ZULL1514 & ZULT1524
Students who obtained a module mark(as per the
ZULL2614 Sociolinguistic in IsiZulu 16 6 1 Faculty’s rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final
summative assessment but did not pass may apply for
2nd Departmental permission to register for ZULL2614
Academic ZULL1514 & ZULT1524
Year Students who obtained a module mark (as per the
Faculty’s rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final
ZULT2624 IsiZulu Poetry and Drama 16 6 2
summative assessment but did not pass ZULT1524 may
apply for Departmental permission to register for
ZULT2624
3rd ZULL3718 History of language development in isiZulu 32 7 1 ZULL2614 & ZULT2624
Academic
Year ZULT3728 Historical development of isiZulu literature 32 7 2 ZULL3718

Conversational language: IsiZulu

Only students who did not offer or pass IsiZulu as a school subject in grade 12 may register for ZUCL 3512 and ZUCL 3522 or ZUCL3504 or ZUCO3504.
ZUCL is not a teaching subject.
ZUCL is focused on foreign language acquisition.
ZUCO is Equivalent for all other faculties except HUMANTIES and EDUCATION.
First or Home language speakers and additional language
second speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
ZUCL 3512 Conversational Language: IsiZulu 8 5 1
academic module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
year language speakers.
Second or Home language speakers and additional language
third speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
ZUCL 3522 Conversational Language: IsiZulu (continued) 8 5 2
academic module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
year language speakers.

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Any Home language speakers and additional language
academic speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
ZUCL 3504 Conversational Language: IsiZulu (PGCE) 16 5 year
year module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
language speakers.
JOURNALISM
1st
Academic JCOM1508* Newsroom 1 32 5 1
Year
2nd JCOM2614 Media Studies 16 6 1
Academic JCOM2624 Advanced Media Studies 16 6 2
Year JCOM2608 Newsroom 2 32 6 Year JCOM1508

3rd JCOM3718 Applied Journalism 1 32 7 1 JCOM2608

Academic JCOM3728 Applied Journalism 2 32 7 2 JCOM2608 & JCOM3718
Year JCOM3708 Newsroom 3 32 7 Year JCOM2608
* Only students registered for BA (Journalism – BC130035) are allowed to register for JCOM1508

LANGUAGE PRACTICE
1st HLAP1514 Language policy and language practice 16 5 1
Academic Introduction to translation and interpreting
Year HLAP1524 16 5 2
2nd HLAP2614 Language practice 16 6 1 HLAP1514
Academic HLAP2624 Strategies in translation and interpreting
Year 16 6 2 HLAP1524 & HLAP2614

3rd Non-professional interpreting and translation

32 7 1 HLAP2624
Academic HLAP3738
Year HLAP3728 Concepts in translation and interpreting 32 7 2 HLAP3738

LINGUISTICS
1st HLIN1514 Basic concepts in linguistics 16 5 1
Academic
Year HLIN1644 Sociolinguistics 16 6 2 HLIN1514

HLIN2634 Semantics and Pragmatics 16 6 1 HLIN1514 and HLIN1644

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2nd
Academic HLIN2644 A linguistic survey of the African continent 16 6 2 HLIN2634 (old code: HLIN2614) or HLIN1644
Year
3rd HLIN3718 Semiotics, semantics and pragmatics 32 7 1 HLIN2634 (old code: HLIN2614 or HLIN2644
Academic
Year HLIN3728 Language Acquisition 32 7 2 HLIN3718

MUSIC

Music modules for degree qualifications

MUSM1512 Cultural Musicology 8 5 1
MUSM1622 Cultural Musicology 8 6 2 MUSM1512
MUSS1512 Music Theory and Analysis 8 5 1
MUSS1622 Music Theory and Analysis 8 6 2 MUSS1512
MUSS1502 Aural Skills 8 5 Year
MUSP1605 Performance Studies (First Instrument) 20 6 Year

1st MUSP1502 Performance Studies (Second Instrument) 8 5 Year

Academic MUSK1502 Keyboard Skills I 8 5 Year
Year MUSE1504 Music Education and Practice 16 5 Year
MUST1502 Music Technology 8 5 Year
MUSB1503 Ensemble 12 5 Year
MUSO1503 Orchestral Playing 12 5 Year
MUSC1503 Choral Singing 12 5 Year
MUSL1503 Language for Singers 12 5 Year
MUSP1604 Performance Studies (First Instrument) 16 6 Year
MUSP2604 Performance Studies 16 6 Year MUSP1604
2nd MUSM2612 Cultural Musicology 8 6 1 MUSM1622
Academic MUSM2622 Cultural Musicology 8 6 2 MUSM2612
Year MUSS2612 Music Theory and Analysis 8 6 1 MUSS1622
MUSS2622 Music Theory and Analysis 8 6 2 MUSS2622

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CODE
MUSS2602 Aural Skills 8 6 Year MUSS1502
MUSP2605 Performance Studies (First Instrument) 20 6 Year MUSP1605
MUSP2602 Performance Studies (Second Instrument) 8 5 Year MUSP1502
MUSP2612 Teaching and Literature 8 6 1
MUSP2622 Teaching and Literature 8 6 2
MUSK2502 Keyboard Skills 8 5 Year MUSK1502
MUSE2504 Music Education and Practice 16 5 Year MUSE1504
MUST2502 Music Technology 8 5 Year MUST1502
MUSB2603 Ensemble 12 6 Year
MUSO2603 Orchestral Playing 12 6 Year
MUSC2603 Choral Singing 12 6 Year
MUSL2603 Language for Singers 12 6 Year
MUSM3712 Cultural Musicology 8 7 1 MUSM2622
MUSM3722 Cultural Musicology 8 7 2 MUSM3712
MUSS3712 Music Theory and Analysis 8 7 1 MUSS2622
MUSS3722 Music Theory and Analysis 8 7 2 MUSS3722
MUSD3702 Community Service Learning 8 7 Year
MUSP3713 Performance Studies 12 7 1 MUSP2605
3rd MUSP3723 Performance Studies 12 7 2
Academic MUSP3712 Teaching and Literature 8 7 1 MUSP2612 & MUSP2622
Year MUSP3722 Teaching and Literature 8 7 2 MUSP3712
MUSP3604 Performance Studies (Second Instrument) 16 6 Year MUSP2602
MUSK3604 Chamber Music 16 6 Year
MUSO3604 Orchestral Playing 16 6 Year
MUSC3604 Choral Singing 16 6 Year
MUSF3604 Ensemble for singers 16 6 Year
MUSA3704 Arts Management 16 6 Year

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A pass mark of 70% in MUSP (First Instrument) second
MUSP3716 Performance Studies 24 7 1
year module or an audition is a prerequisite

A pass mark of 70% in MUSP (First Instrument) second

MUSP3726 Performance Studies 24 7 2
year module or an audition is a prerequisite

A pass mark of 65% in all second year MUSM modules is

MUMA3704 Cultural Musicology 16 7 Year
a prerequisite
Introduction to Ethnomusicology and African Musical
A pass mark of 65% in all second year MUSM modules is
MUMB3704 Traditions 16 7 Year
a prerequisite

A pass mark of 70% in all second year MUSS modules is

MUSS3704 Analysis 16 7 Year
a prerequisite

A pass mark of 70% in all second year MUSS modules is

MUCS3704 Composition and Arranging 16 7 Year
a prerequisite

MUSI3604 Capita Selecta 1 16 7 Year

A pass mark of 70% in the second year MUSE modules

MUSE3704 Music Education and Practice B 16 7 Year
is a prerequisite
A pass mark of 65% in the second year MUST modules is
MUST3704 Music Technology 16 7 Year
a prerequisite
MUSP3704 Performance Studies (1st Instrument) 16 7 Year MUSP2604
MUSM4808 Research report 32 8 Year MUSM3722
MUSM4812 Research Methodology 8 8 1 MUSM3722
MUSP4704 Performance Studies (Second Instrument) 16 7 Year MUSP3604
MUSK4704 Chamber Music 16 7 Year
4th
Academic MUSO4704 Orchestral Playing 16 7 Year
Year MUSC4704 Choral Singing 16 7 Year
MUSF4704 Ensemble for singers 16 7 Year
MUSI4704 Capita Selecta 16 7 Year
MUSP4829 Performance Studies (Programme 2) 36 8 2 MUSP3726

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MUSP4817 Performance Studies (Programme 1) 28 8 1 MUSP3726
MUSP4818 Orchestral and/or Choral Conducting 32 8 1 MUSP3726
MUSP4828 Orchestral and/or Choral Conducting 32 8 2 MUSP3726
MUMA4808 Cultural Musicology 32 8 Year MUSM3704
MUMB4808 Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology and Popular African 32 8 Year MUMM3704
Musics
MUSP4808 Performance Studies (1st Instrument) 8 Year MUSP3723
MUSS4808 Analysis 32 8 Year MUSS3704
MUCS4808 Composition 32 8 Year MUCS3704
MUAS4808 Arranging 32 8 2 MUCS3704
MUSA4808 Arts Management 32 8 2 MUSS4808
MUSE4808 Music Education and Practice A 32 8 1 MUSE3706
MUST4808 Music Technology (Computer Technology) 32 8 1 MUST3704
Music modules for diploma qualifications
MUOC1502 Stage Craft 1 8 5 Year
MUOF1504 Language for Singers 1 16 5 Year
MUON1502 Vocal Ensemble 1 8 5 Year
MUOR1512 Vocal Repertoire and Method 1 8 5 1
MUOR1522 Vocal Repertoire and Method 2 8 5 2 MUOR1512
MUSA1503 Aural Skills 12 5 Year
1st MUSA1504 Arts Management 16 5 Year
Academic
Year MUSK1503 Basic Keyboard Skills 1 12 5 Year
MUSE1512 Music Education and Practice 8 5 1
MUSE1522 Music Education and Practice 8 5 2 MUSE1512
MUSH1512 Music and Society 8 5 1
MUSH1522 Music and Society 8 5 2 MUSH1522
MUSX1505 Performance Studies 1 20 5 Year
MUSY1504 Music Theory 16 5 Year

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MUSP1532 Choral Directing 1 8 5 1
MUSP1542 Choral Directing 2 8 5 2 MUSP1512
MUSR1512 Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 8 5 1
MUSR1522 Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 8 5 2
MUOC2602 Stage Craft 2 8 6 Year MUOC1502
MUOF2604 Language for Singers 2 16 6 Year MUOF2604
MUON2602 Vocal Ensemble 2 8 6 Year MUON2602
MUOR2612 Vocal Repertoire and Method 3 8 6 1 MUOR2612
MUOR2622 Vocal Repertoire and Method 4 8 6 2 MUOR2622
MUSA2602 Aural Skills 8 6 Year MUSA1503
MUSK2603 Basic Keyboard Skills 2 12 6 Year MUSK1503
MUSE2612 Music Education and Practice 8 6 1 MUSE1522
2nd MUSE2622 Music Education and Practice 8 6 2 MUSE2612
Academic
Year MUSH2612 Music and Society 8 6 1 MUSH1522
MUSH2622 Music and Society 8 6 2 MUSH2612
MUST2604 Music Technology 8 6 Year
MUSX2605 Performance Studies 2 20 6 Year MUSX1505
MUSY2604 Music Theory 16 6 Year MUSY1504
MUSP2632 Choral Directing 1 8 6 1 MUSP1542
MUSP2642 Choral Directing 2 8 6 2 MUSP2632
MUSR2612 Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 8 6 1 MUSR1522
MUSR2622 Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 8 6 2 MUSR2612
Music modules for Higher Certificate in Music Performance
MUSF1513 Performance Studies 1 12 5 1

1st MUSF1523 Performance Studies 2 12 5 2

Academic MUSG1513 General Music Knowledge 1 12 5 1 MUSG1513
Year MUSG1523 General Music Knowledge 2 12 5 2
MUSJ1503 Basic Keyboard Skills 1 12 5 Year

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MUSN1502 Ensemble 8 5 Year
MUSR1512 Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 8 5 1
MUSR1522 Introduction to Repertoire and Method 1 8 5 2
MUSU1503 Aural Skills 12 5 Year
MUSY1513 Music Theory 1 12 5 1
MUSY1523 Music Theory 2 12 5 2 MUSY1523

PHILOSOPHY

1st FILO1514 Tradition and Modernity I 16 5 1 At least 65% in student’s first language in Grade 12
Academic
Year FILO1624 Tradition and Modernity II 16 6 2 FILO1514

2nd FILO2616 The Traditional World and the Early Modern World I: Europe 24 6 1 FILO1514; FILO1624
Academic and Africa
Year FILO2626 The Traditional World and the Early Modern World II: Europe 24 6 2 FILO1514; FILO1624; FILO2616
and Africa

FILO3718 Modernity I: Europe, Africa and South Africa 32 7 1 FILO1514; FILO1624; FILO2616; FILO2626

3rd FILO3728 32 7 2 FILO1514: FILO1624: FILO2616: FILO2626: FILO3718

Modernity II: Europe, Africa and South Africa
Academic
OR
Year
FILT3718* Philosophy of Technology I 32 7 1 FILO1514; FILO1624; FILO2616; FILO2626
FILT3728* Philosophy of Technology II 32 7 2 FILO1514; FILO1624; FILO2616; FILO2626; FILT3718
*FILT3718 and FILT3728 will be compulsory for students who would like to specialise at honours' level in Philosophy of Technology.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLS1514 Introduction to Politics 16 5 1
1st POLS1514
Academic Students who obtained predicate (as per the General
Year POLS1524 Introduction to World Politics and Global Governance 16 5 2
Rules and Faculty Rules) and a subminimum of 40% in
the final summative assessment but did not pass

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POLS1514 may apply for Departmental permission to
register for POLS1524

POLS2614 Globalisation and World Politics 16 6 1 POLS1514 AND POLS1524

2nd POLS2634 Cooperative Governance and Electoral Politics 16 6 1 POLS1514 AND POLS1524
Academic
Year POLS2624 Governance and Political Transformation in Africa 16 6 2 POLS1514 AND POLS1524
POLS2644 Politics, Law and International Organisations 16 6 2 POLS1514 AND POLS1524
POLS1514 AND POLS1524 and
POLS3714 Security and Conflict Studies 16 7 1 Any Two of
POLS2614; POLS2634; POLS2624; POLS2644
POLS1514 AND POLS1524 and
POLS3734 Political Risk Analysis and Strategic Planning 16 7 1 Any Two of
3rd
POLS2614; POLS2634; POLS2624; POLS2644
Academic
POLS1514 AND POLS1524 and
Year
POLS3724 Ideology and Political Theory 16 7 2 Any Two of
POLS2614; POLS2634; POLS2624; POLS2644
POLS1514 AND POLS1524 and
POLS3744 International Political Economy 16 7 2 Any Two of
POLS2614; POLS2634; POLS2624; POLS2644
PSYCHOLOGY
1st PSIN1514 Introduction to Psychology 16 5 1
Academic
Year PSDE1624 Developmental Psychology 16 6 2
2nd PSSO2614 Social Psychology 16 6 1
Academic
Year PSIH2724 Introduction to Health Psychology 16 7 2

PSPA3714 Psychopathology 16 7 1
3rd PSPE3724 Personology 16 7 2
Academic
Year PSTH3724 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Ethics 16 7 2
PSRM3714 Research Methodology 16 7 1

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

EPAM1514 Public Administration and Management Theories 16 5 1
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1st
Academic EPAM1624 Public Administration and Management in Action 16 6 2
Year
EPAM2614 Micro- and Macro-Organisational Analysis 16 6 1
2nd EMMA2624 The Local Government Policy and Legislative Environment 16 6 2
Academic
Year EMEP2624 Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector 16 6 2
ESCM2724 Supply Chain Management 16 7 2
EMMA3714 Contemporary Issues in Local Government 16 7 1
3rd EMMA3725 Municipal Finances 20 7 2
Academic
Year EPAM3714 Public Financial Management 16 7 1
EPAM3725 Public Policy Administration and Management 20 7 2

SESOTHO
Students with no previous experience of Sesotho must take Sesotho 1st additional language. Students who did Sesotho in Grade 12 must take home language

Sesotho Home Language

Sesotho home language or
SSML1514 Introduction to Sesotho Language Structure and Usage 16 5 1
Sesotho 1st additional language
1st SSML1514
Academic Students who obtained predicate (as per the Faculty’s
Year SSMT1524 Introduction to Prose Fiction in Sesotho 16 5 2 rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final summative
assessment but did not pass SSML1514 may apply for
Departmental permission to register for SSMT1524
SSML1514 & SSMT1524
Students who obtained predicate (as per the Faculty’s
SSML2614 Sociolinguistics in Sesotho 16 6 1 rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final summative
assessment but did not pass SSML1514 or SSMT1524
2nd
may apply for Departmental permission to register for
Academic
SSML2614
Year
SSML1514 & SSMT1524

SSMT2624 Sesotho Poetry and Drama 16 6 2 Students who obtained predicate (as per the Faculty’s
rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final summative
assessment but did not pass SSML1514 or SSMT1524
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may apply for Departmental permission to register for
SSMT2624

3rd SSML3718 History of Language Development in Sesotho 32 7 1 SSML2614 & SSMT2624

Academic
Year SSMT3728 Historical Development of Sesotho Literature 32 7 2 SSMT2624 & SSML3718

Sesotho 1st additional language

Students with no previous experience of Sesotho must take Sesotho 1st additional language. Students who did Sesotho in Grade 12 must take Sesotho home language
Students with no previous knowledge of Sesotho must register for SSOL1514 and SSOL1524 (Sesotho 1st additional language) and be subject to a 4-year curriculum to major in the subject. Students
who achieve 70%+ in SSOL1524 may progress directly to SSML1514.
Also note: students who complete all three years of Sesotho 1st additional language, will not be able to get admission to a Bachelor Honours degree in Sesotho. Only students who completed all three
years of Sesotho home language will be considered for admission into the Bachelor Honours degree.
1st SSOL1514 Introduction to Sesotho Basic Communication and Culture 16 5 1
Academic
Year SSOL1524 Sesotho Basic Communication and Culture 16 5 2

SSOL1514 & SSOL1524

Students who obtained predicate (as per the Faculty’s
SSOL2614 Advanced Communication and Introduction to Reading Skills 16 6 1 rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final summative
assessment but did not pass SSOL1514 and/or
SSOL1524 may apply for Departmental permission to
2nd
register for SSOL2614
Academic
Year SSOL1514 & SSOL1524
Students who obtained predicate (as per the Faculty’s
SSOL2624 Creative and Transactional Writing in Sesotho 16 6 2 rules) and a subminimum of 40% in the final summative
assessment but did not pass SSOL1514 and/or
SSOL1524 may apply for Departmental permission to
register for SSOL2624
Conversational language: Sesotho
Only students who did not offer or pass Sesotho as school subject in grade 12 may register for SSCL 3512 and SSCL 3522 or SSCL3504 or SSCO3504.
SSCL is not a teaching subject.
SSCL is focused on foreign language acquisition.
SSCO Equivalent for all other faculties except HUMANTIES and EDUCATION.

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
First or Home language speakers and additional language
second speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
SSCL3512 Conversational Language: Sesotho 8 5 1
academic module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
year language speakers.
Second or Home language speakers and additional language
third speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
SSCL3522 Conversational Language: Sesotho (continued) 8 5 2
academic module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
year language speakers.
Any Home language speakers and additional language
academic speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
SSCL3504 Conversational Language: Sesotho (PGCE) 16 5 year
year module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
language speakers.
SOCIAL WORK
Access to the Social Work degree is subject to the selection procedures required by the department. All third year Social Work modules have to be passed before admission to the fourth-year
modules can be obtained.
1st SWPS1514 Introduction to Social Work 16 5 1
Academic
SWPC1614 Social work with individuals 16 6 1
Year
(Last SWPD1624 Social Work with the Community 16 6 2
year of
offering
for
SWPS1524 Social service rendering context 16 5 2
repeating
students:
2022)
2nd SWPC2714 Casework intervention models 16 7 1
Academic
SWPG2614 Social Work with groups 16 6 2
Year
(Last SWPL2624 Welfare law 16 6 2
year of SWPS2622 Anti-Discriminatory Social Work 8 6 2
offering
for SWPS2642 Social issues 8 6 2
repeating

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CODE
students:
2023)
SWPC3714 Social work with children 16 7 1 SWPS1514; SWPC1614
3rd
Academic SWPF3714 Social work with families 16 7 1 SWPC1614
Year SWPP3712 Group work practicum 8 7 1 SWPS1514; SWPS1524; SWPG2614; SWPS2622;
(Last SWPS2642
year of SWPD3712 Practicum: Community Work 8 7 1 SWPD1624
offering SWPS1514; SWPC1614; SWPD1624; SWPS1524;
for SWPL3724 Statutory interventions 16 7 2 SWPC2714; SWPG2614; SWPL2624; SWPS2622;
repeating SWPS2642
SWPP3722 Casework practicum 8 7 2 SWPS1514; SWPC1614; SWPS1524; SWPC2714;
students:
SWPL2624; SWPS2622; SWPS2642
2024)
SWPR3824 Social Work Research 16 8 2
4th SWPA4816 Advance social work theory A 24 8 1 All the 1st – 3rd year social work modules
Academic
SWPB4816 Advance social work theory B 24 8 1 All the 1st – 3rd year social work modules
Year
(Last SWPP4800 Social Work Practicum 48 8 Year All the 1st – 3rd year social work modules
year of
offering
for
SWPR4804 Practical Research for Social Work Practitioners 16 8 Year SWPR3824
repeating
students:
2025)
New Curriculum phasing in from 2022:
1st SWIN1514 Introduction to social work 16 5 1
Academic SWWL1612 Introduction to welfare law 8 6 1
year
SWAI1624 Social work issues and ethics 16 6 2
(2022)
SWAD1622 Anti-discriminatory social work practice 8 6 2
SWPP1604 Social work professional practice 1 16 6 Year
2nd SWCA2714 Social work with individuals 16 7 1
Academic SWGR2624 Social work with groups 16 6 2
SWPP2706 Social work professional practice 2 24 7 Year

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MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL SEMESTER PREREQUISITES
CODE
year SWCO2604 Social work with communities 16
6 Year
(2023)
3rd SWFA3712 Social work with families 8
Academic 7 1 SWAI1624; SWPP1604; SWCA2714; SWPP2706
year
SWCH3714 Social work with children 16 7 1 SWAI1624; SWPP1604; SWCA2714; SWPP2706
(2024)
SWRE3824 Research in social work 16 8 2
SWCP3704 Child protection and safeguarding 16 7 Year SWAI1624; SWPP1604; SWWL1612; SWCA2714;
SWPP2706
SWPP3704 Social work professional practice 3 16 7 Year SWCA2714; SWGR2624; SWCO2604; SWPP2706
4th SWPO4812 Social work poverty and policy development 8 8 1 SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
Academic SWPP3704
year SWSM4812 Social work supervision and management 8 8 1 SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
SWPP3704
(2025)
SWFA4812 Social work with families 8 8 1 SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
SWPP3704
SWLT4812 Loss and trauma 8 8 1 SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
SWPP3704
SWOA4812 Social work with the older adult 8 8 1 SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
SWPP3704
SWRP4804 Research project 16 8 Year SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
SWPP3704
SWPP4800 Social work professional practice 4 48 8 Year SWFA3712; SWCH3714; SWCP3704; SWRE3824;
SWPP3704
SOCIOLOGY
1st SOCI1514 Introduction to Sociology 16 5 1
Academic
Year SOCI1624 Social Institutions and Social Change 16 6 2

SOCS2614 The Sociology of Collective Behaviour and Social Movements 16 6 1

2nd SOCF2614 The Sociology of the Family and Domestic Life 16 6 1
Academic
Year SOCP2624 The Population-Environment-Development Interface 16 6 2
SOCL2624 Industrial Sociology 16 6 2
Qwaqwa
SOCD2614 Sociology of Developing Societies 16 6 1
only

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CODE
Any three of the following: SOCI1514, SOCI1624,
3rd SOCT3718* Sociological Theory 32 7 1
SOCS2614, SOCF2614, SOCP2624, SOCL2624
Academic
Any three of the following: SOCI1514, SOCI1624,
Year SOCR3728* Social Research and Practice 32 7 2
SOCS2614, SOCF2614, SOCP2624, SOCL2624
* compulsory modules if majoring in Sociology

SOUTH AFRICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF STUDIES

1st SASL1514 Basic South African Sign Language I 16 5 1
Academic
Year SASL1524 Basic South African Sign Language II 16 5 2 SASL1514
2nd SASL2614 Intermediate South African Sign Language I 16 6 1 SASL1524
Academic
Year SASL2624 Intermediate South African Sign Language II 16 6 2 SASL2614
3rd SASL3718 Advanced South African Sign Language I 32 7 1 SASL2624
Academic
Year SASL3728 Advanced South African Sign Language II 32 7 2 SASL3718
Conversational language: South African Sign Language
Only students who did not offer or pass South African Sign Language as a school subject in grade 12 may register for SICL 3512 and SICL 3522 or SICL3504 or SICO3504.
SICL is not a teaching subject.
SICL is focused on foreign language acquisition.
SICO is Equivalent for all other faculties except HUMANTIES and EDUCATION.
First or Home language speakers and additional language
second speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
SICL3512 Conversational Language: South African Sign Language 8 5 1
academic module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
year language speakers.
Second or Home language speakers and additional language
third Conversational Language: South African Sign Language speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
SICL3522 8 5 2
academic (continued) module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
year language speakers.
Any Home language speakers and additional language
academic Conversational Language: South African Sign Language speakers (grade 12 results) are excluded from this
SICL3504 16 5 year
year (PGCE) module aimed at language acquisition for foreign
language speakers.

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