The Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning degree that develops critical, analytical, and interdisciplinary thinking across three foundational disciplines. Students study political theory, ethics, economics, governance, logic, and the philosophy of social science — gaining a broad intellectual foundation relevant to public affairs, business, law, and academia in South Africa. Unisa's distance learning format makes this multidisciplinary qualification accessible to students and working professionals across the country who seek to develop rigorous analytical and reasoning skills. Graduates are well positioned for diverse careers in government, the private sector, research, and civil society.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 50% in Mathematics, or an appropriate Higher Certificate or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related field.
