Courses required to become a HR Practitioner in South Africa

This site currently lists 8 courses across 4 South African institutions that lead to becoming a HR Practitioner: 7 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. 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 a HR Practitioner in South Africa

The 4 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a HR Practitioner. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for HR Practitioners (4)

8 courses across 4 universities lead toward a career as a HR Practitioner, including the Bachelor of Administration in Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Bachelor of Administration in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Extended Programme). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a HR Practitioner

8 courses

Universities (8)

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out)
APS 20+
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Bachelor of Psychology Honours

UNISA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
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BA Psychology

UNIZULU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
28 points