1. Bachelor of Arts (BA) – UNISA, UNIZULU, NWU, UFH, UL
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Why it’s great: Focuses on humanities—history, languages, sociology, etc.
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Entry: NSC Bachelor’s pass; APS ~20–25. No Maths required.
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Where:
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UNISA offers a general BA, BA in Communication Science, Social Work, Environmental Management
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UNIZULU’s BA includes Tourism, Anthropology, Social Work
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NWU, UFH, and UL also have BAs in humanities and Social Work
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2. BA Programmes – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
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Courses: BA (Sociology, Anthropology, History, Philosophy), Journalism, Communication, Psychology, Public Management, Social Work
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Entry: APS ~23–27; English ≥60%. Maths not required (or Math Lit accepted)
3. Humanities & Social Sciences – University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
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Courses: Language, Tourism, Correctional Studies, Psychology, Media, Social Work, Education
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Entry: NSC pass; subjects like History, English required; no Maths needed
4. Humanities & Law – University of Pretoria (UP)
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Courses without Maths: BEd (Foundation/Senior), BA, Social Work, BA Law, LLB, Fine Arts, Drama, Music
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Entry: NSC Bachelor’s pass; English ≥50%; APS ~26–34 depending on course
5. Creative Diplomas – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
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Courses: Diploma in Commercial Photography, Fashion Design, Fine & Applied Arts, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Motion Picture Production, Performing Arts, Music, Journalism, Legal Support
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Entry: APS ~17–24; English ~30–50%; no Maths required
6. UKZN – Humanities & Environmental Sciences
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Courses: BA (General), BA in Geography & Environmental Management, Social Science in Housing ﹘ no Maths needed
7. Low-APS Diplomas – e.g., TUT Office Admin
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Example: Diploma in Office Administration at TUT – APS ~18–20, no Maths; leads to admin roles
Extras & Entry Tips
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Accounting Path: With ≥60% in Math Lit, you may enter Unisa’s BCom Accounting straight, bypassing maths courses
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Bridging Courses: If you lack Maths, consider Higher Certificates (e.g., IT, Public Management) then move into degrees