Bachelor of Arts (BA) Course Requirements at University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape · Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of the Western Cape for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of the Western Cape
Minimum of 35 UWC points. English Code 4 (home OR first additional language) plus Code 4 in another NSC subject. Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4 required for majors including Geography and Environmental Studies, Psychology and Industrial Psychology. Majors offered include Afrikaans, Anthropology, Arabic, Classical Culture, English, French, German, History, Industrial Psychology, Islamic Studies, Latin, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Studies, Sociology, Theological Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, and Xhosa Studies, among others.
About this course
This broad humanities degree allows students to combine majors from a wide list of subjects including languages, history, psychology, sociology, philosophy and political studies. It develops research, writing and critical-thinking skills applicable across many career paths. Students select their combination of majors based on interest and intended career direction.
Possible careers
Communications Officer, Human Resources Officer, Journalist, Policy Analyst, Researcher, Teacher (With Further Study)
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply directly through UWC's own online application system at grade12applications.uwc.ac.za; this is not a centralised admissions portal.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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 Bachelor of Arts (BA).
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at University of the Western Cape, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
University of the Western Cape’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 University of the Western Cape and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- 35 UWC Points
- Campus
- Main Campus, Bellville
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FPS approx. 435 (Band A gua…Source: uwc.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Western Cape before applying.