Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences with Psychology & Labour Relations Management | NWU

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Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences with Psychology and Labour Relations Management at NWU is a three-year degree that integrates psychological theory with the legal and practical management of workplace relations. Students develop an understanding of employee behaviour, motivation, conflict, and labour law, equipping them to navigate South Africa's complex employment environment from both a human and legal perspective. The combination is particularly valuable for HR professionals who must balance people-centred approaches with compliance obligations under South Africa's extensive labour legislation. The degree also provides a pathway to postgraduate psychology training for students interested in clinical, counselling, or I/O psychology registration with the HPCSA.

Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 (60-69%)
Language of tuition: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 26

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language50%Required
English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Labour Relations Practitioner – Manage disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and collective bargaining for South African employers across mining, manufacturing, or the public sector.
Employee Wellness Coordinator – Design and manage EAP and psychological wellness programmes for South African corporates, applying psychological and behavioural science knowledge.
HR Business Partner – Provide strategic people management advice and labour relations support to business unit leaders at South African companies and public entities.
Organisational Development Consultant – Facilitate culture change, leadership development, and performance improvement for South African organisations as an OD practitioner.
Postgraduate Psychology Candidate – Pursue Honours and Master’s in psychology towards HPCSA registration as an Industrial or Counselling Psychologist in South Africa.

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