The Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) at UKZN (Howard College and Pietermaritzburg) is a flexible three-year degree that allows students to combine subjects from the humanities and social sciences to build a broad intellectual foundation suited to South Africa's knowledge economy. Students choose from disciplines including African languages, history, philosophy, media studies, politics, psychology, and sociology, enabling degree packages tailored to individual interests and career goals. The programme develops critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills highly valued by South African employers in public service, media, law, and the non-profit sector.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
One of: Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Music, Religious Studies, Visual Arts, or any language HL/FAL: Level 5
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 28
