Courses required to become a Researcher in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Researcher in South Africa, offered at Akademia, Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa and Cape Town Baptist Seminary, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 79 courses across 21 South African institutions (12 public universities and 9 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Researcher: 68 Bachelor's Degrees, 2 Bachelor Honours Degrees, 3 Master's Degrees, 3 Doctoral Degrees and 3 Diplomas. 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 Humanities & Social Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Researcher in South Africa

The 12 public universities and 9 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Researcher. 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 Researchers (12)

66 courses across 12 universities lead toward a career as a Researcher, including the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with French and Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with Geography. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Researchers (9)

13 courses across 9 private colleges lead toward a career as a Researcher, including the BA (General) and BAHons (Philosophy). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Researcher

79 courses

Universities (66)

University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Science in Entomology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Genetics

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Human Genetics

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 34+
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Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Plant Science

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+
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Bachelor of Science in Zoology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 32+

Private Colleges (13)

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BA (General)

Akademia · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus
See requirements
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BAHons (Philosophy)

Akademia · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years)
See requirements
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BSocSci (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)

Akademia · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus or after-hours distance
See requirements
Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa logo

Master of Theology

BTC · Master's Degree · Minimum 2 years (distance, research)
See requirements
Cape Town Baptist Seminary logo

Doctor of Philosophy (University of Pretoria, through CTBS)

CTBS · Doctoral Degree · Minimum 2 years full-time (distance, research)
See requirements
Cape Town Baptist Seminary logo

Master of Theology (University of Pretoria, through CTBS)

CTBS · Master's Degree · Minimum 1 year full-time (distance, research)
See requirements
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Bachelor of Arts (General)

Cornerstone Institute · Bachelor's Degree · Minimum 3 years
See requirements
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IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours

IIE MSA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time
See requirements
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IIE Bachelor of Social Science

IIE Rosebank · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

SATS · Doctoral Degree · Minimum 2 years; average 3 to 6 years; maximum 7 years (online)
See requirements