BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
About this program
BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
The purpose of this program is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and analytical understanding of contemporary political and economic issues. All three disciplines – political science, philosophy, and economics – focus on the social world and social phenomena, each from a different perspective.
Admission requirements
- The admission requirements apply to students who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications.
- Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to: Brochure: Undergraduate program Information 2022: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB.
- Citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens) should also refer to: Brochure: Newcomer’s Guide 2021.
- School of Tomorrow (SOT), Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and General Education Development Test (GED): The University of Pretoria no longer accepts qualifications awarded by these institutions.
- National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4: The University of Pretoria may consider NCV candidates, provided they meet the exemption for bachelor’s status criteria and the program requirements.
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Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Academic orientation 101
Core modules
- Economics 110
- Economics 120
- Philosophy 110
- Philosophy 120
- Politics 101
- Statistics 122
- Statistics 110
- Statistics 121
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Economics 214
- Economics 224
- Economics 234
- Economics 244
- Contesting modernities 210
- Philosophy in context 220
- International relations 210
- International relations 220
- Statistics 210
- Statistics 220
- Political science 210
- Political science 220
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Economics 310
- Economics 320
- Self and subjectivity 310
- Philosophy in context 320
- International relations 310
- International relations 320
- Political science 310
- Political science 320
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
For more information about tuition fees, please contact the University.
Qualification
Total credits: 432
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