Courses required to become an Academic in South Africa

This site currently lists 24 courses across 3 South African institutions that lead to becoming an Academic: 24 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become an Academic in South Africa

NWU, SU and UP each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Academic. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Academics (3)

24 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as an Academic, including the Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages and Bachelor of Theology with Bible Languages and Bible Translation. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Academic

24 courses

Universities (24)

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Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages

NWU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 24+
Stellenbosch University logoNSC aggregate 63%
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LLB (four-year)

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
NSC aggregate 70%
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Bachelor of Arts in Audiology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 28+
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 5 years
APS 35+
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Bachelor of Dietetics

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 28+
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 30+