BAHons (Philosophy) Course Requirements at Akademia
Akademia · Faculty of Humanities
The BAHons (Philosophy) is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by Akademia for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years) to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study BAHons (Philosophy) at Akademia
- A relevant bachelor's degree with Philosophy, or a closely related field, as a major
- An average of at least 65% for philosophy or the related discipline at third-year (NQF level 7) level
About this course
The BAHons (Philosophy) is a one-year honours degree for graduates who majored in philosophy and want to take their study of ideas further. It is an NQF level 8 qualification of 120 credits (SAQA ID 124712). The programme list places it at the Pretoria campus, while the programme page refers to the after-hours model, so confirm the delivery mode when you apply.
Compulsory modules:
- Historical Perspectives on Philosophical Problems
- Key Works of the Western Philosophical Tradition
- Contemporary Debates in Philosophy
- Philosophy in South Africa
- Research Methodology
- Research Project
Students read major philosophical texts closely, take part in current debates and look at philosophy in the South African context. The research project builds independent research and academic writing skills.
It suits graduates who want careers that need sharp reasoning and clear writing, such as policy work, research or journalism, or who plan to continue to a master's or doctorate in philosophy. Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for BAHons (Philosophy)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Policy Analyst appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed BAHons (Philosophy).
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 8 January 2027 (honours programmes). Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years)
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 tuition: R56 040 for the year, plus an R8 000 registration fee per year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 8 January 2027
- Campus
- Pretoria Campus, Centurion
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/bahons-filosofie/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.