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Inspire change. Create meaningful impact.<\/p><div class=\"ba-hero__actions\"><a class=\"ba-btn ba-btn--green\" href=\"\/ngistaging\/enquiry\/?programme=bachelor-of-arts\">Make an enquiry<\/a><a class=\"ba-btn ba-btn--outline-light\" href=\"\/ngistaging\/application-form\/?programme=bachelor-of-arts\">Apply now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"ba-hero__proof\"><span>7<\/span> NQF Level 7 degree<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-facts\" aria-label=\"Programme at a glance\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-facts__grid\"><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Qualification<\/small><strong>Degree<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Study duration<\/small><strong>3 Years<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Study mode<\/small><strong>Campus Study<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Total credits<\/small><strong>360 Credits<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Registration<\/small><strong>SAQA ID 122821<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<nav class=\"ba-nav\" aria-label=\"Programme page sections\"><div class=\"ba-wrap ba-nav__inner\"><div class=\"ba-nav__links\"><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><a href=\"#why\">Why this programme<\/a><a href=\"#careers\">Career paths<\/a><a href=\"#curriculum\">What you will study<\/a><a href=\"#admission\">Admission<\/a><\/div><a class=\"ba-nav__apply\" href=\"\/ngistaging\/application-form\/?programme=bachelor-of-arts\">Apply now<\/a><\/div><\/nav>\n<section class=\"ba-overview\" id=\"overview\" aria-labelledby=\"overview-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap ba-overview__grid\"><div><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Your programme<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"overview-title\">Understand people. <em>Inspire meaningful change.<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"ba-overview__lead\">The <strong>Bachelor of Arts<\/strong> explores human behaviour, communication and society, preparing graduates to understand complex social challenges and contribute to positive change.<\/p><p class=\"ba-overview__copy\">You will develop practical skills in communication, psychology, development studies and research while building the critical thinking and interpersonal skills valued across a wide range of professions.<\/p><\/div><aside class=\"ba-fit\" aria-labelledby=\"fit-title\"><h3 id=\"fit-title\">Is this programme <em>right for you?<\/em><\/h3><div class=\"ba-fit__list\"><div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>1<\/span><div>Are curious about people, communities and society<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>2<\/span><div>Enjoy communication, writing and creative thinking<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>3<\/span><div>Are interested in human behaviour and social change<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>4<\/span><div>Are passionate about psychology, media or development<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>5<\/span><div>Enjoy critical thinking and problem solving<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/aside><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-why\" id=\"why\" aria-labelledby=\"why-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-why__head\"><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Why choose this programme?<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"why-title\">Build perspective that <em>creates meaningful impact.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ba-why__grid\"><article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">01<\/div><h3>Transferable capability<\/h3><p>Develop communication, research and critical-thinking skills valued across many professions.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">02<\/div><h3>Diverse career directions<\/h3><p>Explore opportunities across communication, development, media and people-focused work.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">03<\/div><h3>Deeper understanding<\/h3><p>Gain insight into human behaviour, society and social change.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">04<\/div><h3>Meaningful contribution<\/h3><p>Build the knowledge and perspective to contribute in organisations and communities.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-proof\" aria-labelledby=\"proof-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap ba-proof__inner\"><div class=\"ba-proof__mark\"><div class=\"ba-proof__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M10 23 32 12l22 11-22 11-22-11Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M19 29v12c7 7 19 7 26 0V29\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M53 24v17\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h2 id=\"proof-title\">Graduate with <em>Proof.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><p>Graduate with proof, not just a qualification, through <a href=\"\/ngistaging\/accelerate\/\">NGI Accelerate<\/a>, which enables you to build additional certifications and a stronger professional profile while you study.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-careers\" id=\"careers\" aria-labelledby=\"careers-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-careers__head\"><div><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Where this can take you<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"careers-title\">Career opportunities <em>with real range.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><p class=\"ba-copy\">Build a versatile foundation for work in communication, media, research, development and people-focused organisations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ba-careers__grid\"><div class=\"ba-career-list\" aria-label=\"Career opportunities\"><div class=\"ba-career\">Communications Specialist<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Public Relations Coordinator<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Social Media & Content Specialist<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Community Development Practitioner<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">NGO\/NPO Coordinator<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Research Assistant<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Corporate Communications Professional<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Community Outreach Coordinator<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Employee Wellness Support Practitioner<\/div><\/div><aside class=\"ba-skills\"><h3>Skills you will <em>develop.<\/em><\/h3><ul><li>Communication<\/li><li>Critical Thinking<\/li><li>Research and Data Analysis<\/li><li>Problem Solving<\/li><li>Digital and Media Literacy<\/li><li>Cultural and Global Awareness<\/li><li>Ethical and Professional Practice<\/li><li>Leadership and Community Engagement<\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-curriculum\" id=\"curriculum\" aria-labelledby=\"curriculum-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-curriculum__intro\"><div><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Your learning journey<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"curriculum-title\">Key areas of study <em>year by year.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><p class=\"ba-copy\">Explore communication, psychology, development studies and media while building research capability and critical insight.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ba-tabs\"><div class=\"ba-tabs__nav\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Programme years\"><button class=\"ba-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ba-year-1\" id=\"ba-tab-1\" data-year=\"1\">Year 1<\/button>\n<button class=\"ba-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ba-year-2\" id=\"ba-tab-2\" data-year=\"2\">Year 2<\/button>\n<button class=\"ba-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ba-year-3\" id=\"ba-tab-3\" data-year=\"3\">Year 3<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ba-tabpanel is-active\" id=\"ba-year-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ba-tab-1\"><div class=\"ba-tabpanel__year\"><span>Build the foundation<\/span><strong>01<\/strong><p>Explore the core ideas that shape communication, human behaviour, development and society.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"ba-modules\"><li>Academic and Digital Literacies<\/li><li>South African Language Competence<\/li><li>Introduction to Communication Contexts and Application<\/li><li>Introduction to Psychology<\/li><li>Introduction to Development Studies<\/li><li>Introduction to Media and Society<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-tabpanel\" id=\"ba-year-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ba-tab-2\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"ba-tabpanel__year\"><span>Deepen your perspective<\/span><strong>02<\/strong><p>Strengthen critical thinking and select focused areas across communication, psychology, development and media.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"ba-modules\"><li>Critical Thinking for the Humanities<\/li><li>Insights from the Global South<\/li><li>Mass Communication Theory and Practice<\/li><li>Intercultural Communication<\/li><li>Statistics and Research Design for Psychology<\/li><li>Cognitive and Social Psychology<\/li><li>Theories of Development<\/li><li>Sociology for Development Studies<\/li><li>Media Text Production<\/li><li>Media Text Reception<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-tabpanel\" id=\"ba-year-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ba-tab-3\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"ba-tabpanel__year\"><span>Prepare for practice<\/span><strong>03<\/strong><p>Apply advanced knowledge through specialist electives and research-focused study.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"ba-modules\"><li>Strategic Corporate Communication<\/li><li>Communication Management<\/li><li>Communication Ethics<\/li><li>Research Approaches in Communication Studies<\/li><li>Abnormal Psychology<\/li><li>Community Psychology<\/li><li>Child Psychology<\/li><li>Research Psychology<\/li><li>Organisational Behaviour<\/li><li>Community Development Approaches<\/li><li>Development Issues in the Global South<\/li><li>Development Policy<\/li><li>Research Approaches in Development Studies<\/li><li>New Media and Society<\/li><li>Media Law and Ethics<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-admission\" id=\"admission\" aria-labelledby=\"admission-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-admission__head\"><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Your route in<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"admission-title\">Admission requirements <em>made clear.<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"ba-copy\">You can qualify through one of the following entry pathways.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ba-paths\"><article class=\"ba-path\"><div class=\"ba-path__num\">01<\/div><h3>National Senior Certificate<\/h3><p>NSC with Bachelor's Degree admission.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-path\"><div class=\"ba-path__num\">02<\/div><h3>National Certificate Vocational<\/h3><p>NCV with Degree admission endorsement and required language requirements.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-path\"><div class=\"ba-path__num\">03<\/div><h3>Relevant prior qualification<\/h3><p>Relevant Higher Certificate or NQF Level 5 qualification.<\/p><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ba-alternative\"><strong>Alternative admission pathways are available.<\/strong><p><a href=\"\/ngistaging\/enquiry\/?programme=bachelor-of-arts\">Connect with an advisor<\/a> to understand 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