Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology (unaccredited HPCSA) Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
The Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology (unaccredited HPCSA) is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking One year, full-time (general one-year-qualification duration cap applies, EMS.1.2.5) 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 Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology (unaccredited HPCSA) at NWU
Credits in Industrial Psychology at 300 level, or equivalent/related field (e.g. HRM); average of 60% across third-year Industrial Psychology, HRM and/or Employment Relations modules; grounding in mathematics/statistics (met via STFM111 and STFM121).
About this course
Extends undergraduate Industrial Psychology training with postgraduate coursework in psychometrics, organisational behaviour, career psychology and psychological wellbeing, plus a research project. The qualification is explicitly noted as not currently HPCSA-accredited. It targets careers in industrial-psychology-related functions in business, government and academia.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology (unaccredited HPCSA)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology (unaccredited HPCSA) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Bachelor Honours Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’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 NWU and NSFAS.
