The Bachelor of Arts in Public Governance at NWU is a three-year degree offered at Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark that prepares students for careers in public administration, policy development, and government management in South Africa. Students study public management, administrative law, governance theory, local government systems, and development planning, gaining the practical and theoretical skills to contribute to effective service delivery across South Africa's three spheres of government. With the South African government facing ongoing challenges of accountability, efficiency, and transformation, qualified public governance practitioners are in sustained demand at national, provincial, and municipal levels. The degree is complemented by specialisations that allow students to develop depth in areas including public administration, politics, geography, and labour relations.
HL or FAL: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 25
