34 Law and Social Science Bachelors Degree Programs in South Africa

A degree in Media, Culture and Communication will entail facing the challenge of keeping pace with the latest trends, technologies, and debates. Media, Culture, and communication degrees aim to prepare students for work in media-related industries, and train them to critically analyze the ways in which the media reflects, represents, and influences the world.

With a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree you will learn to communicate, solve problems, and think critically and analytically. BA graduates are highly skilled and able to work in almost any ​field.

The modules in the BA Honours (Sociology) program offer students an understanding of contemporary societal debates and concerns. Students explore social identities and societal structures, global and local linkages, as well as social change and strategies for social intervention.

The purpose of the BA in Public Management and Governance is to provide qualifying students with substantive, theoretical, and intellectual knowledge, cognitive and research skills such as critical reasoning, data mining, and processing, problem-solving, interpretation, analytical and evaluative skills; communication skills and a normative basis in line with internationally accepted dimensions of “good governance”.

A Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Development Studies offers a comprehensive understanding of economic development, poverty reduction, and social change within the global context. This program equips students with the knowledge and analytical tools to examine the complex interplay between economic, political, and social factors that influence development outcomes.

A Bachelor of Laws provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, rights, and justice systems. Graduates are equipped to analyze complex legal issues, advocate for fairness, and contribute to shaping society through the application of law in various fields.

A Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration provides students with a strong foundation in the principles, policies, and practices that govern public sector organizations and services. This program covers key areas such as governance, public policy, management, and organizational behavior, preparing graduates to understand the complexities of government functions.

A Bachelor of Education Honours in Inclusive Education offers students a comprehensive understanding of how to support and teach learners with diverse needs in mainstream educational settings. The program focuses on inclusive teaching strategies, special education, differentiation, and the development of individualized learning plans to ensure all students.

The modules in the BA Honours (Industrial Sociology) program offer students an understanding of the changing nature of global workplaces, industries, worker struggles, and work dynamics.

A Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration offers a solid understanding of governance and public sector management, enhancing analytical skills. It prepares individuals to contribute to effective public decision-making.

Students must complete five courses, one of which is the compulsory Dissertation module, which each student will do under the supervision of a member of the department.

SACAP’s Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology and Counselling) Degree is our gold standard of social science qualifications.

This qualification helps students gain an in-depth understanding of sociological theories. The student would be able to analyse and evaluate these theories with reference to issues such as poverty, globalisation, conflict, the environment and gender, with a special focus on South Africa and the African continent. The qualification also provides the students with practical community, cross-cultural and social research skills.

Bachelor of Social Sciences honours graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in various professional domains.

The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional qualification that provides an understanding of roles, functions, principles and characteristics of management and administration within social service delivery.