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2020 U ND E RG RA D UAT E PROSPECTUS All the programmes available in the Faculty of Humanities in 2020
Welcome to UJ
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
University of Johannesburg
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MESSAGE FROM THE MOLAETŠA GO TŠWA GO
VICE-CHANCELLOR MOTLATŠAMOKHANSELIRI
AND PRINCIPAL LE HLOGO
Soon you will be starting out on a new journey. At UJ, we are also passionate about community E se kgale o tla be o thoma leeto le le mpsha. ka thekgo le menyetla ya tlhabollo, mola mananeo a
The choices you make now, the doors you choose service and making a difference in our society. You Dikgetho tšeo o di dirago ga bjale, menyako yeo thuto a maatla le thekgo ya bathušabafahloši a dira
to open now, will have a profound impact on your will have the opportunity to join fellow students in o kgethago go e bula ga bjale, di tla ba le khuetšo bonnete bja gore go ba le leeto leo le kopanego ka
life. Two of the most important decisions you will bringing about positive change. ye e tseneletšego mo bophelong bja gago. Tše nako ya dithuto tša gago tša yunibesithi. Lenaneo la
make are what to study and where to study. Which UJ’s global stature and academic robustness are pedi tša diphetho tše bohlokwa kudu tše o tla go rena la Boitemogelo bja Mengwaga ya ka Godimo
university will you choose to be your home? recognised by the most prestigious global higher di dira ke gore o tlo ithuta eng le gore o tlo ithuta le tla go kaonafatša go ya go ngwaga wa gago
South Africa is going through tremendous changes. education ranking systems in the world. In addition, kae. Ke yunibesithi efe yeo o tlo go e kgetha gore wa mafelelo, go aloga le ka morago ga moo, e ka
Our country needs excellent leaders to steer us UJ is the only African university to have been e be legae la gago? ba go tikrii ya ka godimo goba go ya go bophelo
to a prosperous future, a future that advances accorded the honour of membership to U21, an Afrika Borwa e mo diphetogong tše di kgolo kudu. bja profešenale. Mekgwa e mengwe ya thekgo le
everyone. To lead effectively, knowledge is crucial elite consortium of global universities from every Naga ya rena e nyaka baetapele ba ba kaone kudu menyetla ya tlaleletšo e tla thuša go tlhabollo ya
and therefore education is important. If you do continent, most of which are placed in the top 100 in go re hlahla go ya go bokamoso bjo bo atlegilego, gago ka botlalo.
not know, you cannot lead. At the University of the world. This membership connects us to the very bokamoso bjo bo tšwetšago pele o mongwe le o Ka mo UJ, gape re na le kgahlego ka ga tirelo ya
Johannesburg (UJ), we are committed to creating best in global higher education. mongwe. Go etapele tsebo gabotse go bohlokwa e setšhaba le go tliša diphetogo ka mo setšhabeng sa
the conditions for you to become one of these UJ is a young, dynamic university and our graduates bile ka gona thuto e bohlokwa. Ge o sa tsebe o ka se rena. O tla hwetša monyetla wa go ikopanya le baithuti
inspirational and effective leaders. are leaving their mark in our country, continent and etepele. Ka mo Yunibesithing ya Johannesburg (UJ), ba bangwe gore o tliše diphetogo tše di botse.
Our main priority is your progressive, academic and beyond. We nurture our students to be dynamic re ikgafile go go hlolela maemo a gore o tle o be o Maemo a lefase a UJ le thuto ye e tiilego di tsebja ke
intellectual development and to ultimately shape a participants in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, mongwe wa baetapele ba tlhohleletšo le mafolofolo. ba mehuta ya kelo ya maemo a godimo kudu ka go
graduate who is fully equipped to join the world of where technology is changing all aspects of our Maikemišetšo a rena a magolo ke tšwelopele ya thuto ya godimo mo lefaseng. Ka tlaleletšo, UJ ke
work, locally and abroad. Our vision is to educate you lives, including our homes and workplaces. Your UJ gago ka mo dithutong le tlhabollo ya bohlale le yunibesithi ya Afrika e nnoši ya go fiwa tlhompho
to be effective participants in the Fourth Industrial qualification is designed to help you launch your gore la bofelo re betle sealoga seo se tlabaketšwego ya boleloko go U21, mokgatlo wa maemo a godimo
Revolution where technology is changing all aspects career so that when you graduate, you will have all ka botlalo go tsena lefaseng la mošomo, mo gae le wa diyunibesithi tša lefase go tšwa go kontinente e
of our lives including in our homes and workplaces you need to become an individual who reimagines dinageng tša ka ntle. Pono ya rena ke go le ruta gore nngwe le e nngwe, bontši bja tšona di bewa go tše
At UJ, you will encounter the finest academic minds the future to the benefit of our world − a true UJ le be batšeakarolo ba mafolofolo ka go phetogo e 100 tša ka godimo mo lefaseng. Boleloko bjo bo re
from countries across the globe, who will contribute brand ambassador. kgolo ya bone ya intasteri moo theknolotši e fetolago kgokaganya le tše di kaonekaone ka go thuto ya ka
to your academic success. You will also get to choose Your choice of UJ as your academic home is the best mahlakore ka moka a maphelo a rena go akaretša godimo mo lefaseng.
from a wide selection of cutting-edge programmes, investment you can make. magae a rena le mafelo a mošomo. UJ ke yunibesithi e mpsha, ya matšato e bile dialoga
from undergraduate diplomas to doctoral degrees Prof Tshilidzi Marwala Ka mo UJ, o tla kopana le menagano e me kaonekaone tša rena di tlogela maswao a bona ka mo nageng ya
in our eight faculties. Technology-rich approaches, Vice-Chancellor and Principal ya thuto go tšwa dinageng tšeo di phatlaletšego rena, kontinenteng le go feta. Re hlohleletša baithuti
which compare favourably to the best universities in mo lefaseng, yeo e tla go go thuša katlegong ya ba rena gore e be bakgathatema ba mafolofolo
the world, are used in teaching and learning. gago ya dithuto. Gape o tla hwetša monyetla wa ka go Phetogo e Kgolo ya Bone ya Intasteri, moo
Our students are our family. We provide an enjoyable, go kgetha go tšwa go kgetho ye e phatlaletšego theknolotši e fetolago mahlakore ka moka a maphelo
safe, supportive and intellectually stimulating ya mananeo a maemo a godimo kudu, go tšwa go a rena, go akaretša magae a rena le mafelo a
environment. You will be able to grow networks of diploma tša ka fase go ya go ditikrii tša bongaka ka mošomo. Lengwalo la gago la thuto la UJ le hlamilwe
friends that will sustain you throughout your life. mo go difakhalithi tša rena tše seswai. Mekgwa yeo go go thuša go thakgola tša mošomo wa gago gore
e tletšego ka theknolotši, yeo e bapetšwago gabotse ge o aloga, o be le dilo ka moka tšeo o di nyakago
We pay constant attention to maximising your le ya diyunibesithi tše di kaonekaone mo lefaseng, e gore o be motho yo a naganago ka bofsa bokamoso
student experience. To help your transition from šomišwa go ruta le go ithuta. gore o hole lefase la rena – moemedi wa nnete wa
school to university, UJ’s First Year Experience leswao la UJ.
Programme provides support and development Baithuti ba rena ke meloko ya rena. Re fana ka
opportunities, while robust academic and tutor tikologo ya lethabo, polokego, thekgo le ya go Kgetho ya gago ya UJ bjalo ka legae la gago la tša
support programmes ensure a seamless journey tsošološa bohlale. O tla kgona go godiša kgokagano thuto ke peeletšo e kaonekaone yeo o ka e dirago.
during your university studies. Our Senior Year ya bagwera yeo e tla go kgotlelela bophelong bja Prof Tshilidzi Marwala
Experience Programme will boost you towards your gago ka moka. Motlatšamokhanseliri le Hlogo
final year, graduation and beyond, either into a Re tliša šedi yeo e sa fetogego go oketša boitemogelo
postgraduate degree or into professional life. Further bja gago bja go ba moithuti. Go go thuša go fetoga
support systems and extramural opportunities will go tšwa sekolong go tla yunibesithi, Lenaneo la
contribute to your holistic development. Boitemogelo bja Ngwaga wa Mathomo la UJ le fana
4 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 5
BOODSKAP VAN UMLAYEZO OVELA
DIE VISEKANSELIER KUSEKELA SHANSELA
EN REKTOR NOTHISHANHLOKO
Jy gaan binnekort met ’n nuwe reis begin. Die akademiese en tutorprogramme 'n naatlose Masinyane uzobe uthatha uhambo olusha. Sihlala sinaka ukukhulisa ulwazi lwakho
keuses wat jy nou maak en die deure wat jy besluit reis tydens jou universiteitstudie verseker. Ons Ukukhetha okwenzayo manje, iminyango njengomfundi. Ukukusiza ukuwela ukusuka
om nou oop te maak, sal ’n diepgaande invloed Seniorjaarervaringsprogram sal jou tot by jou okhetha ukuyivula manje, izoba nomthelela esikoleni ukuya enyuvesi. Uhlelo Lwabaqalayo e-UJ
op jou lewe hê. Twee van die belangrikste besluite finale jaar, graduering en verder aanspoor, óf tot 'n omkhulu empilweni yakho. Ezinye zezinqumo lunikeza ukweseka namathuba okuzithuthukisa
wat jy gaan neem, is wat om te studeer en waar nagraadse kwalifikasie óf die beroepslewe. Ander ezimbili ezibaluleke kakhulu okufanele uzithathe kanti izinhlelo ezinamandla zemfundo nokwesekwa
om te studeer. Watter universiteit gaan jy as jou ondersteuningstelsels en buitemuurse geleenthede ukuthi uzothatha ziphi izifundo nokuthi abasizi bafundisi ziqinisekisa uhambo oluqondile
tuiste kies? sal tot jou holistiese ontwikkeling bydra. uyofunda kuphi. Iyiphi inyuvesi ozoyikhetha ezifundweni zakho zasenyuvesi. Uhlelo lwabafundi
By UJ is ons passievol oor gemeenskapsdiens en ukuba ibe yikhaya lakho? abadala luzokusiza uma usuya ngasonyakeni
Suid-Afrika beleef op die oomblik geweldige wokugcina, wokwethweswa iziqu nokwedlula lokho,
veranderings. Ons land het uitstekende leiers om 'n verskil in ons gemeenskap te maak. Jy sal INingizimu Afrika inezinguquko eziningi. Izwe lethu
die geleentheid kry om saam met ander studente lingakufaka ekuzuzeni iziqu ezingaphezulu noma
nodig om ons na 'n vooruitstrewende toekoms te lidinga abaholi abanobuqabavu ukuzosiholela
positiewe verandering te bewerkstellig. empilweni yokusebenza ngobuchwepheshe. Izinhlelo
lei, 'n toekoms wat almal sal laat vooruitgaan. Om kukusasa eliqhakazile, ikusasa elithuthukisa wonke
ezengeziwe zokukweseka kanye namathuba okwenza
doeltreffend te kan lei, is kennis onontbeerlik en UJ se wêreldwye statuur en akademiese robuustheid umuntu. Ukudlulisa kahle ulwazi kubalulekile
imisebenzi engeyona ingxenye yezifundo kuzonikela
daarom is opleiding uiters belangrik. Indien jy nie word deur die meeste toonaangewende ngakho-ke imfundo ibalulekile. Uma ungazi ungeke
ekukuthuthukiseni ngokuphelele.
kennis het nie, kan jy nie lei nie. Aan die Universiteit hoëronderdwysgraderingstelsels in die wêreld erken. ukwazi ukuhola. Enyuvesi yase-Johannesburg
van Johannesburg (UJ) is ons verbind tot die skep van Hierbenewens is UJ die enigste Afrika-universiteit wat (UJ), sizibophezela ekukudaleleni izimo zokuba E-UJ sisha amashushu ngokusebenzela umphakathi
toestande sodat jy een van hierdie inspirerende en die eerbewys van lidmaatskap van U21 ontvang het, ube ngomunye walaba baholi abanogqozi nokwenza umehluko emphakathini wethu. Uzothola
doeltreffende leiers kan word. 'n elitekonsortium van wêreldwye universiteite van nabaphumelelayo. ithuba lokuhlanganyela nabanye abafundi ukuletha
elke vasteland, waarvan die meeste in die top-100 in izinguquko eziwusizo.
Ons hoofprioriteit is jou toenemende akademiese Okubaluleke kakhulu kithina ukuqhubekela phambili
die wêreld geplaas is. Hierdie lidmaatskap verbind kwakho kwezemfundo nokuthuthukisa ukukhalipha Isimo somhlaba se-UJ nemfundo enamandla yaziswa
en intellektuele ontwikkeling en om uiteindelik 'n
ons met die allerbeste in hoër onderwys wêreldwyd. komqondo wakho bese kuthi ekugcineni izinhlelo eziphezulu zemfundo ephakeme emhlabeni.
gegradueerde te vorm wat ten volle toegerus is
UJ is 'n jong, dinamiese universiteit en ons kulolongwe oneziqu ohlonyiswe ngokuphelele Ukugcwalisa, i-UJ yiyona yodwa inyuvesi yase-Afrika
om die werkswêreld plaaslik en internasionaal te
gegradueerdes druk hul stempel af in ons land, op ukuba ahlanganyele nendawo yomsebenzi, eke yahlonishwa ngobulungu be-U21, inhlangano
betree. Ons visie is om jou te leer om in die vierde
die vasteland en verder. Ons voed ons studente ekhaya naphesheya kwezilwandle. Umbono ekhethekile yamanyuvesi omhlaba wonke ukusuka
nywerheidsrevolusie 'n doeltreffende deelnemer te
op om dinamiese deelnemers aan die vierde wethu ukunifundisa ukuba nibe ababambiqhaza kuwo wonke amazwekazi, lapho ubuningi bawo
wees, waar tegnologie besig is om alle aspekte van
nywerheidsrevolusie te wees, waar tegnologie abaphumelelayo oguqukweni lwesine lwezimboni abekwe e-100 eliphezulu emhlabeni. Lobu bulungu
ons lewens te verander, insluitend ons huise
alle aspekte van ons lewens verander, insluitend lapho ithekhnoloji iguqula khona yonke imikhakha busixhumanisa nabantu abahle impela kwezemfundo
en werksplekke.
ons huise en werkplekke. Jou UJ-kwalifikasie is yempilo yethu ngisho nasemakhaya nasemisebenzini ephakeme emhlabeni.
By UJ sal jy uitstekende akademici uit lande oor die imbala.
ontwerp om jou te help om jou loopbaan aan te I-UJ yinyuvesi eseyintsha enamandla futhi abathole
hele wêreld teëkom, wat tot jou akademiese sukses
pak, dus, wanneer jy gradueer sal jy alles hê wat jy E-UJ, uzohlangabezana nemiqondo ephusile iziqu khona bayagqama ezweni lethu, ezwenikazini
sal bydra. Jy sal ook uit 'n wye verskeidenheid van
nodig het om ʼn persoon te word wat die toekoms kwezemfundo ukusuka emazweni ngamazwe nangale kwalo. Sithuthukisa abafundi bethu ukuba
die beste programme kan kies, van voorgraadse herbedink tot voordeel van ons wêreld – 'n ware UJ- babe ababambiqhaza abaseqophelweni Oguqukweni
emhlabeni, ezonikela empumelelweni yakho
diplomas tot doktorsgrade, in ons agt fakulteite. handelsmerkambassadeur. Lwesine Lwezimboni, lapho ithekhnoloji iguqula
kwezemfundo. Uzofanela nokuthi ukhethe
Tegnologiekundige benaderings, wat gunstig met yonke imikhakha yempilo yethu, kufaka namakhaya
Jou keuse van UJ as jou akademiese tuiste is die beste phakathi kwezinhlelo eziningi eziwungqa phambili,
die beste universiteite in die wêreld vergelyk, word in nezindawo zokusebenza. Iziqu zakho zase-UJ zihlelwe
belegging wat jy kan maak. ukusuka kumadiploma wabangakathweswa iziqu
onderrig en leer gebruik. ukukusiza ukumisa umsebenzi wakho ngendlela
kufikela kuziqu zobudokotela kumafakhalithi
Ons studente is ons familie. Ons verskaf 'n Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala ethu ayisishiyagalombili. Izindlela ezisebenzisa yokuthi mhla uthweswa iziqu, ube nakho konke
aangename, veilige, ondersteunende en intellektueel Visekanselier en Rektor ithekhnoloji kakhulu, eziqhathaniseka kahle okudingayo ukuba umuntu ocabanga ngekusasa
stimulerende omgewing. Jy sal 'n vriendekring kan namanyuvesi aseqophelweni eliphezulu emhlabeni, nokuthi usize umhlaba wethu – inxusa loqobo
opbou wat jy vir die res van jou lewe sal behou. zisetshenziswa ekufundiseni nasekufundeni. lophawu lwase-UJ.
Ons gee voortdurend aandag daaraan om jou Abafundi bethu bangumndeni wethu. Sihlinzeka Ukukhetha kwakho i-UJ njengekhaya lakho lemfundo
studente-ervaring te verhoog. Om jou te help met ngendawo ejabulisayo, ephephile, enokweseka, ukuzibekela okuhle kakhulu ongakwenza.
jou oorgang van skool na universiteit bied UJ se nendawo evuselela ubuhlakani. Uzokwazi Slz Tshilidzi Marwala
Eerstejaarervaringsprogram ondersteuning- en ukuxhumana nabangane abazokwazi ukuba nawe USekela-Shansela neNhloko
ontwikkelingsgeleenthede, terwyl uitstekende impilo yakho yonke.
6 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 7
VISION
An international
University of choice,
anchored in Africa,
dynamically shaping
the future.
MISSION
Inspiring its community
to transform and serve
humanity through
innovation and the
collaborative pursuit
of knowledge.
VALUES
Imagination
Conversation
Regeneration
Ethical Foundation
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Shanghai Ranking
Top GRAS (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects) Subject Rankings:
Hospitality and Tourism Management: 20th in the world (up 14 places from 34th).
CONTENTS
First in Africa and South Africa.
Sociology: Top 150 in the world. First in Africa and South Africa.
Political Sciences: Joint first in Africa and South Africa.
Earth Sciences: Second in Africa and South Africa.
Physics: Joint second in Africa and South Africa. 02 Message from the Vice-Chancellor 23 UJ Arts & Culture
and Principal 24 Primary Health Care Services
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 24 Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) (uLink)
Molaetša go tšwa go Motlatšamokhanseliri le Hlogo
World University Rankings (WUR): 24 UJ Sport
Umyalezo Ovela Kusekela-Shansela Nothishanhloko
Global: In 551–560 band in the world (up by at least 41 places from 601–650 band). 25 Protection Services
Boodskap van die Vise-kanselier en Rektor
Africa: Sixth place on the continent. 25 Student Centres
South Africa: Fourth place in the country. 12 Applying at UJ
25 Student Accommodation
Top QS Subject Rankings: 13 Application Process
26 Private accredited off-campus accommodation
13 Paper Applications
Development Studies: Top 100 in the world. 26 Residence Enquiries
14 How to determine your Admission Point Score (APS)
Geography: Top 200 in the world. 26 Day Houses
15 Online Application Process
Law: Top 300 in the world. 27 Student Finance
15 Application Fees
English Language and Literature: Top 300 in the world. 16 Closing Dates 27 Bursaries
Other QS Rankings: 17 International Students’ Admission Requirements 27 Merit Bursaries
QS Under 50 University Rankings: In 81–90 band (84th) of young universities 27 Orange Carpet Campaign
20 Campus Life at UJ
(up 12 places from 96th in 91–100 band). First in Africa and South Africa. 27 Leadership Bursary
20 Campuses
QS BRICS University Rankings: 58th in BRICS region (up 5 places from 63rd). Fifth in South Africa. 27 Culture and Sports Bursaries
20 Languages of instruction
QS Graduate Employability Rankings: In 301–500 band in the world. Joint third in South Africa. 28 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
20 Psychological Services and Career Development
Times Higher Education (THE) (PsyCaD) 28 Edu-loan
World University Rankings (WUR): 22 Disability Unit 29 Dean's Message & Faculty Contact Details
22 Library and Information Centre (LIC)
Global: In 601–800 band (637th) in the world (up 87 places from 724th in 601–800 band). 30 Faculty of Humanities
22 Putting learning in your hands
Africa: Sixth place on the continent.
22 Computer Laboratories and Wi-fi hotspots 38 Why you should study at UJ
South Africa: Fifth place in the country.
Top THE Subject Rankings:
Engineering and Technology: Joint first in South Africa.
Physics: Second in South Africa.
Other THE Rankings:
THE Young University Rankings: In 101–150 band (146th) of young universities
(up 25 places from 171st in 151–200 band). Second in Africa and South Africa.
THE Emerging Economies University Rankings: 92nd of emerging economies
universities (up 49 places from 141st). Sixth in South Africa.
Information correct at the time of going to print: August 2019
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Applying at UJ The Future. Reimagined.
The University of Johannesburg offers internationally respected and accepted
certificates, diplomas and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
With over 200 undergraduate programmes to Conditional admission is based on the final
choose from, you can take your pick. Grade 11 results. Final admission is based on the
These programmes are offered in the following final Grade 12 results.
eight faculties*: The earlier you apply, the more likely it is that
Art, Design and Architecture you will be accepted into a UJ Residence.
Business and Economics (College*)
Only once you have applied and you have your
Education
reference/student number will you be able to
Engineering and the Built Environment
investigate bursaries that may cover your studies.
Health Sciences
Humanities APPLICATION PROCESS
Law PAPER APPLICATIONS
Science
Step 1: Select your qualification study choices
To be able to gain access to a faculty and to a 1 and 2. (Ensure you meet the admission
specific programme, applicants are required requirements as set out in this prospectus.)
to have the appropriate combination of Step 2: Complete the academic application
recognised National Senior Certificate (NSC) or form with a payment of R200 for a paper
Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects application (no payment required for
as well as certain levels of achievement in these online application).
subjects as set out in this prospectus. Step 3: Once you have submitted your
Learners who have not written the National application, please allow for three
Senior Certificate or Independent Examinations weeks before checking on the status
Board final examinations, but fall in the of your application. If your application
categories listed below will be referred to the meets the necessary requirements
faculties* for faculty-specific selection: and there is space in your selected
ACE School of Tomorrow, programme, you will be informed on
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) whether your application has been
NASCA, ASC successful or not.
N3/N4/N5/N6 results, and Please note that all official communication
Any other final school-leaving certificates will be sent via email. You may also go to the
not aforementioned. UJ website to check your application status
PsyCaD evaluation. using your ID or student number.
Note: Compliance with the minimum require- NB: If you receive a conditional acceptance
ments does not guarantee a place as the Univer- letter, your matric results will determine final
sity has a specific number of places as approved admission into the programme you have
by the Department of Higher Education and applied for. Only then will you be allowed
Training for new undergraduate first years. to register.
* Please note: Reference to "faculties" in this publication includes the "college".
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How to determine your Admission Point Score (APS) APPLICATION FEES
An Admission Point Score (APS), explained below, has been developed for the National Senior Disclaimer: In order to be considered for When you apply with a paper/hardcopy
Certificate (NSC) and the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) based on the Achievement selection for a programme, an applicant is application form for admission to the University of
Rating of each subject. The total APS is the sum of the achievement ratings of the six school Johannesburg, please pay the application fee of
required to comply with the programme’s R200 into UJ’s bank account (first-time applicants
subjects. Life Orientation is not counted in the calculation of the APS.
minimum admission criteria in respect of the only). Alternatively, you may apply online, for
Rules to be implemented with this development.
which no application fee will be charged.
In order to determine the Admission Point System (APS) the following principles need to be taken into total APS as well as subject specific requirements
consideration: Students without a valid UJ student number, but
Applicants with the following results, WAEC, Diplome or Exam D’Etat, Certificado de Habilitscoes Literarias, (as determined per programme). with a valid South African ID Number or Passport
Ensino Medio and Baccalaureat should be linked with the Ordinary Level (O) Grades on ITS. Number, must use the following account.
Applicants with the following results, HIGCSE, NSSC (HL), AS Level, IB (SL) and KCSE should be linked to the
South African NSC (N) Grades on ITS.
www.uj.ac.za/Apply Banking Details:
FNB UJ Main Account
Applicants who have set for either A Level or IB (HL) should be linked to the (A) Grades on ITS.
Account type: Cheque
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Account number: 626 158 73280
Branch name: FNB Client Services
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Exam D’Etat
(IEB/SACAI)
Branch code: 210-554
(M-SCORE)
(M-SCORE)
AS LEVELS
NSSC (OL)
NSSC (HL)
Diplome/
A LEVELS
HIGCSE/
laureate
CHL/EM
IGCSE/
Bacca
IB (HL)
Please note the following:
SC HG
IB (SL)
WAEC
SC SG
KCSE
NSC
APS
Reference on the deposit slip: Please use
No application fee will be charged for online
10 A 7 your ID Number as the reference.
9 B 6 applications.
If you are prompted for a SWIFT CODE, you
8 C 5 If you have previously applied and have a must provide the following information:
7 7 (80-100%) A 1 A D 4 7 A
6 6 (70-79%) B A 2 B E 3 6 B
UJ student number, please call the UJ Call FIRNZ AJJ.
5 5 (60-69%) C B 3 A C 2 5 A C 80-100% 16-20 16-20 Centre (011 559 4555) to ensure that your cell Please attach a copy of proof of payment
4 4 (50-59%) D C 4 B D 1 4 B D 70-79% 14-15 14-15 number and email address are captured on when you submit your paper/hardcopy
3 3 (40-49%) E D C E 3 C E 50-69% 10-13 10-13
our student database. This will ensure you application form.
2 2 (30-39%) F E D/E 2 D/E F 30-49% 8-9 8-9
1 1 (0-29%) G F F/G 1 F/G G 0-29% 0-7 0-7
receive a PIN number to complete the online Be sure to make a photocopy of your deposit
application process. slip and keep it for your own records.
ABBREVIATIONS
NSC National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) An applicant must go to www.uj.ac.za/Apply Residence deposit: R1 220.
SC HG Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)
SC SG Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008) and select online web application. The following must accompany your application
IEB Independent Examination Board form if you are currently in Grade 12:
HIGCSE Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education 1. Copy of the proof of payment (R200) for
IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education
NSSC(HL) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level)
paper applications only.
NSSC(OL) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary Level – Cambridge) 2. Should you apply for accommodation, a
AS Advanced Subsidiary Level (Cambridge) deposit of R1 220 must accompany your
A Level Advanced Level (Cambridge)
IB(HL) International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher Levels)
application.
IB(SL) International Baccalaureate Schools (Standard Levels) The following must accompany your application
WAEC West African Examination Council
KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education form if you have completed Grade 12:
Diplome/Exam D’Etat Diplome d’Etat or d’Etudes Secondaire du Cycle 1. Copy of the proof of payment (R200) for
CHL/EM Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias (Mozambique) / Ensino Medio (Angola) paper applications only.
Baccalaureate Gabonese School Leaving
2. Certified copy of your National Senior
Points are awarded for the six symbols on your Grade 11 or Grade 12 report. See example below.
Certificate or equivalent qualification.
School Subject Marks APS
NOTE: Payments to UJ must only be made
3. Should you apply for accommodation, a depos-
First language (language of teaching and learning) 65% 5 into a UJ bank account. If approached to be
it of R1 220 must accompany your application.
Additional recognised language 71% 6 assisted for a fee to gain access to UJ, please
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 61% 5
decline the offer and immediately inform the Send your application to:
Accounting 68% 5
History 81% 7 University thereof. Student Enrolment Centre
Geography 86% 7 Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Total 35 University of Johannesburg
* Life Orientation is not counted in the calculation of the APS. * Please note: Fees and deposits are subject to change. PO Box 524, Auckland Park 2006
14 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 15
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Admission for all applicants is subject to results or qualifications achieved outside of the
the faculty qualifications admission point Republic of South Africa require a certificate
score requirements. Registration of admitted of exemption from the Matriculation Board of
international applicants is subject to compliance South Africa for admission into undergraduate
requirements as stipulated by the Immigration degree studies. All degree-seeking applicants
Act No.13 of 2002, the regulations made are required to submit the following supporting
thereunder and the University’s policy. documents which must be certified for
Application submission to the Matriculation Board (USAF):
Completed Form M30 (this form can be
You may apply online at www.uj.ac.za
downloaded on the Matriculation Board
and follow a link to Apply@UJ, or you may
website www.mb.usaf.ac.za) with proof
download the application form, which should
of exemption fee payment
either be submitted to the Student Enrolment
Exemption fee as determined by the
Centre or mailed to the University.
Matriculation Board (see website
Please note: www.mb.usaf.ac.za)
All international applicants are advised Contact Details – Matriculations Board
not to make any payments whatsoever to 1st Floor, Block E, Hadefields Office Park
any person. 1267 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Online application is free Tel no: +27 (0)10 591 4401/2
The University charges R200 for hardcopy Fax no: +27 (0)86 680 5727
applications and these should be Email: fax@usaf.ac.za
accompanied by a proof of payment. Website: www.mb.usaf.ac.za
All international applicants should take note of Diploma and certificate-seeking applicants
the following:
Submit a completed application form with Should you wish to apply for a certificate or
certified supporting documents: diploma qualifications you do not require an
~ Sworn English translation of documents endorsement or conditional exemption from the
(applicants from non-English medium Matriculation Board (USAF).
schools only) Compulsory Study Visa
~ All documents as indicated on the UJ web. All accepted International applicants (passport
CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS The University of Johannesburg offers holders) are required by law to upon receipt of their
applicants a first and second choice in terms admission or acceptance letter, immediately apply
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES of what they wish to study. All applicants for a study visa in line with the Immigration Act No.
should fill in both a first and a second choice 13 of 2002, Immigration Regulations.
All Undergraduate Programmes 27 September 2019 @ 12:00 on the application form.
For more information please contact the
Undergraduate degree-seeking applicants University of Johannesburg, Division for
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
In order to study for a South African degree, Internationalisation or visit the Republic of
All Undergraduate Programmes 27 September 2019 @ 12:00 applicants are required to have achieved the South Africa Embassy, Consulate or Mission
equivalent of a South African National Senior in your home country or visit the Republic
For more information visit www.uj.ac.za Certificate with a degree endorsement. All of South Africa Department of Home Affairs
international applicants with high school website: www.dha.gov.za
16 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 17
CONTACT DETAILS FOR
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
University fees International applicants making payments at ADMISSIONS OFFICERS:
First National Bank (FNB) in South Africa should
All accepted International applicants who are INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
privately or self-funded are required to pay their make use of the following banking details:
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK)
Fees prior to or during registration as follows; FNB UJ Main Account
Mrs Mampou Ngqumshe
Account type: Cheque
TUITION AND Tel no: +27 (0)11 559 4517
Account number: 626 158 73280
UJ RESIDENCE FEES Branch name: FNB Client Services
mampoum@uj.ac.za
(ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE) Branch code: 210-554 Doornfontein Campus (DFC)
a) An upfront payment of 30% of tuition fees to Mr Thabang Mothebe
All applicants must use their passport number
be paid at registration. Tel no: +27 (0)11 559 6510
as a reference.
b) 35% of the tuition fees to be paid by 30 April. thabangm@uj.ac.za
c) 35% of the tuition fees to be paid by 31 July. Applicants must provide the University with
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus (APB)
proof of payment from the bank where the
The University will offer a 5% discount should all and Soweto Campus (SWC)
transfer was made.
fees be paid at registration. Ms Palesa Makwela
Fees generally increase between 10 and 15 English Proficiency Test Tel no: +27 (0)11 559 1027 or
percent per year. Please contact the University If English is not an official language or used +27 (0)11 559 5014
in December to obtain the approved fees for the as a medium of learning and teaching at your pmakwela@uj.ac.za
2020 academic year. school, you are required to provide an English International Student Welfare and
International Levy 2020 Proficiency Test Score. Only the following will Academic Liaison Officer
Please note that the international levy is non- be accepted: IELTS at an overall score of 6 Ms Shantelle Sass
refundable and expires on 31 December of and TOEFL at an average score of 80 -104 for Tel no: +27 (0)11 559 3129
the year of registration. The international levy Undergraduate programmes. Alternatively, ssass@uj.ac.za
for the year 2020 will be published prior to you may elect to write the University of Physical Address
registration. Johannesburg English Language Programme University of Johannesburg
How to pay Test (UJELP). Should you choose to write the International House
University of Johannesburg English Language Madibeng Building
Payments to the University can be made in the
form of a foreign bank payment or electronic Programme Test (UJELP), contact +27 (0)11 559 Corner of Kingsway and University Road
transfer into the following account: 4265 or ujelp@uj.ac.za. Auckland Park
University of Johannesburg International applicants may contact us Johannesburg
FNB UJ Main Account South Africa
For further enquiries or information applicable
Account type: Cheque
Account number: 626 158 73280 to all international applicants you can visit the
Branch name: FNB Client Services University of Johannesburg Website at www.
Branch code: 210-554 uj.ac.za or the Division for Internationalisation
Swift code: FIRNZ AJJ Home Page: www.uj.ac.za/international
18 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 19Campus Life
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Doornfontein Campus Soweto Campus
Campuses Psychological Services and hunting, how to prepare for job interviews
The University of Johannesburg has four Career Development (PsyCaD) and much more!
campuses, namely the Auckland Park Bunting syCaD is present on all four campuses and
P Workplace readiness workshops
Road (APB), Auckland Park Kingsway (APK), provides a variety of services to students, Career Resource Centres where students may
Doornfontein (DFC) and Soweto (SWC) staff and external clients at UJ. These include access a variety of printed and electronic
Campuses. Each one has a unique identity counselling, career guidance and assessment. career and company information resources.
and history, and we endeavour to deliver high Information pertaining to the different services Graduate Recruitment Programme that is
well supported by a variety of top national therapy and psycho-education. There is also an
quality education and service to all our students is detailed below.
and international companies. View the advisory (walk-in) service where students can
on all four campuses. You will attend classes Career Services Unit receive immediate brief support and be directed
at the campus where the qualification you are programme on YourCareer portal and register
The Career Services Unit offers a range of career to attend company talks and employer to the appropriate resources/service. Support
registered for is offered. If you are enrolling for groups are available on request. The aim of
development (and related life planning skills) showcases all year round!
a qualification that is offered at various sites of these services is to provide students with the
services to our current students and graduates.
delivery, you will attend classes at the campus Please contact UJ PsyCaD Career Services tools to improve their personal and academic
The Unit strives to actively and meaningfully
where you have been accepted for enrolment. for more details or an appointment: functioning. This process can be beneficial
engage with prospective and enrolled students,
011 559 3106 / 3324
Languages of instruction alumni, the various faculties, as well as the towards personal growth and development.
Follow us! ww.uj.ac.za/psycad
The University of Johannesburg is a multilingual employer community. The PsyCaD crisis line is a 24-hour service
psycadinfo@uj.ac.za
institution and promotes the preferred PsyCaD, with offices across all four UJ campuses, @UJCareerService offered to UJ students who are in need of
languages of the province of Gauteng, namely offers the following services to all its clients: facebook.com/PsyCaDCareerServices immediate support and guidance in a crisis.
English, Sesotho sa Leboa, Afrikaans and isiZulu. Career assessments When students have to cope with a crisis, they
The language of instruction in all programmes is Career counselling Psychological Services can contact a counsellor for assistance on 082
English. However, some programmes/modules Advisory and walk-in services Psychological Services essentially focuses 054 1137. The crisis line counsellor can offer
also provide for instruction in Afrikaans. Details Practical skills for becoming a part of the on different forms of counselling, including immediate emotional assistance, as well as
are provided in the various faculty* sections. working world, such as CV writing, job individual therapy, couples therapy, group practical referral information.
20 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 21Assessment Services state of the art assistive technology and
The Assessment Team provides assessment specialised software
services to UJ students and staff, as well Assistance with appropriate residence
as external clients. With valid, reliable, placement
and scientifically sound assessment tools, Assistance with bursary application
assessment services are provided in a broad Prospective students are encouraged to contact
range of assessment areas. the Disability Unit for more information.
The services offered by the Assessment Team Email: disabilityunit@uj.ac.za
include: Tel: 011 559 3745
Career Counselling Assessments Library and Information Centre (LIC)
Career Transition Assessments
The libraries on all our campuses support the
Psycho-educational Assessments
academic and research needs of students. They
Subject Choice Assessments
Recruitment and Selection Assessments ensure access to books, periodicals, electronic
Learning Styles Assessments databases and the Internet. Knowledgeable
Personality for Self-Insight and Team Building staff members are available to train students in
the use of all information sources. For more
To learn more about PsyCaD Assessments, visit
our dedicated website and the LinkedIn page information, visit the library web page at
UJ PsyCaD Assessment Services http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Library/Pages/
default.aspx. The web page also gives access
( https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/
urn:li:activity:6412236717578944512) to the library catalogue (UJLink) and the UJ Arts & Culture
Website: http://www.uj.ac.za/PsyCaD electronic databases.
Disability Unit Putting learning in your hands
The Disability Unit provides reasonable The University introduced handheld devices
accommodation with regards to academic and into first-year classrooms in 2014, in a bid
UJ Arts & Culture is at the forefront of the arts sector in Johannesburg, constructively engaging estab-
technological support required by students to connect the young minds with the world
lished and emerging artists, developing audiences and creating places and spaces which allow young
with disabilities. The following are some of the of e-knowledge they are growing into, and people from all backgrounds and cultures to work together, to redefine their boundaries and themselves.
services offered to students with disabilities: transform their ability to contribute and
Collaboration between the relevant faculty compete globally. You will use your handheld Located within the Division of Institutional The UJ Arts Centre is located on the Kingsway
and the student to ensure the specialised device in a multitude of ways: to manage your Advancement, UJ Arts & Culture produces Campus and comprises an art gallery, a
support required by the student and presents world-class student and 436-seater state of the art theatre, dance
modules and timetables, review your module
professional arts programmes that align to the studios and choir rooms. Other facilities
Support with access related issues and learning guides, check your marks, access
UJ vision. Practical experience, performance include the intimate Experimental Theatre
campus orientation e-books and other study and administrative
opportunities in a range of genres and on the Kingsway Campus and the 150-seater
Reasonable accommodation support for tests requirements. Providing information and Con Cowan Theatre and dance studios on the
and examinations engagement, these devices will bring a new community engagement initiatives are
Bunting Road Campus.
The provision of accessible learning material and powerful immediacy, collaboration and available to UJ students, staff, alumni and the
and aids, e.g. electronic, braille, general public on all four campuses. Contact These venues also serve as receiving houses for
ease of access to studies.
and enlargements the relevant cultural office for details: professional South African and international
Computer training and technological support
Computer laboratories and productions, concerts, exhibitions, conferences
Soweto: 011 559 5678
with regards to assistive devices Wi-Fi hotspots and cultural events. For regular updates and
Doornfontein: 011 559 6959
Various computer laboratories and easy access information, like the Facebook page (University
Psycho-social support for students with Bunting Road: 011 559 1309
of Johannesburg Arts & Culture) or follow
Disabilities to our Wi-Fi hotspots give students access to Kingsway: 011 559 4674 @UJArtsCentre on Twitter.
A specialised work environment and educational software, the World Wide Web
computer laboratories equipped with and email. For further information call 011 559 3058 or go to www.uj.ac.za/arts
22 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 23Primary Health Care Service
Full-time nursing sisters at our Campus Health
Service are qualified to deal with a wide range
of minor medical problems. They offer Primary
Health Care services that include; treatment of
minor medical problems, health education, the
screening and monitoring of chronic conditions,
reproductive health care (e.g. family planning),
travel health, as well as free and confidential HIV
counselling and testing (HCT).
Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT)
The Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT)
supports your learning through the use of
technology. Get a head start in your studies with
our training in basic computer and tablet skills,
as well as face-to-face and online support from
our Helpdesk. Via our online portal, uLink, you
have access to everything you need to know
as a student at UJ. Blackboard is our Learning
Management System (LMS) where you find
all your learning material and activities for the
modules you are registered for. You can also
download your Blackboard app from your app
store. For help, please email us at uhelp@uj.ac.za
and supported in their endeavours to progress and a supermarket. You will also never have to
or call us on 011 559 3580.
toward an academic qualification while run on an empty stomach as all the campuses
UJ Sport simultaneously participating in an inter- have cafeterias or coffee shops. After all, we know
University of Johannesburg Sports strive to university sports program whose environment that sharing a sandwich with someone special
produce High Performance programs for is consistent with the highest standards of just may be a life-changing experience!
men and women that are characterized by academic scholarship, sportsmanship, ethics, Student Accommodation
excellence. In addition, the Department strives and institutional loyalty. Finally, the decisions
A residence is a community in which one meets a
to be recognized as a campus leader in terms of and priorities of the Department should always
range of diverse students and may forge life-long
its ethics, non-discrimination, and unquestioned focus on our athlete-students; first as individuals;
friendships. In order to experience university
fiscal integrity. Excellence in inter campus second, as students; and third, as athletes.
life to its fullest, why not reside on campus? The
and institutional programs is determined by www.uj.ac.za/ujsport
University of Johannesburg offers students a
academic achievement and the development
Protection Services wide selection of comfortable accommodation,
of character, maturity and a sense of fair play
Protection Services personnel are on duty 24 which ranges from various types of residences
in our sport programs. It, moreover, engenders
hours a day to ensure the safety and welfare to fully equipped apartments. Staying in a
support for the University among its many
of students, staff and visitors to the campuses University of Johannesburg residence is an
constituent groups including students, faculty,
and to control traffic and parking. They are extension of your education, and you can benefit
alumni, and friends on local, provincial and
also responsible for emergency assistance, fire from all facilities and services, which are also
national levels. In striving to become a leader
warnings and first aid on campuses. sources of social enrichment, such as study
among our peers, the Department subscribes
centres, campus libraries, cafeterias, restaurants
fully to the philosophy and regulations set forth Student Centres and sports facilities within easy walking distance
by the student sport and national federations Equipped with meeting places, restaurants, of the lecture halls, life skills and peer tutoring
and operates within the fiscal regulations and cafeterias, recreational facilities and even shops programmes. Like-minded students from all over
non-discriminatory procedures established by for added convenience, our campuses are the country, who could all become your friends,
the University of Johannesburg Legislature. like independent villages in the city. Some of will surround you. Apart from our academic
It is the philosophy of the Department that our our student centres house banks, bookshops, programme, we offer extramural activities, such
athlete-students will be strongly encouraged medical doctors, hairdressers, gift shops, PostNet as the first year concert, debate, poetry sessions,
24 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 25Student Finance
BURSARIES APS (Admission Point Score) Bursary Value*
Merit bursaries Under 35 No bursary
Academic merit bursaries are awarded 35-36 30%
annually on the grounds of exceptional 37-39 50%
academic achievement. This is determined 40-41 75%
according to marks obtained in the six best 42 100%
subjects on your senior certificate. Your final Higher than 42 100% + R5 000
senior certificate will determine your first * Please note: Bursary values are based on a specific curriculum’s
year bursary. Bursaries for second and third tuition fees. The APS will only be calculated on the best six Grade
12 subjects obtained.
year studies will be awarded according to the * Life Orientation is NOT calculated in the APS.
indigenous games, a choir festival, a play festival, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK)
average obtained in the June and December
community service, and many socially engaging Ladies’ Residences: 011 559 2092
activities to create a vibrant residence life. Men’s Residences: 011 559 2863 University examinations.
Only prospective students who are entering for
If you would like to apply to stay on campus, Doornfontein Campus (DFC) Orange Carpet
Ladies’ Residences: 011 559 6552 their first undergraduate studies are eligible for
please submit a online Residence Application. The Orange Carpet is a UJ initiative to further
Men’s Residences: 011 559 6552 the Orange Carpet initiative. Prospective students
Applications must reach the University by 30 recognise top achievers. The objective of the
September. You may only stay on the campus Soweto Campus (SWC) who have already undertaken studies at UJ or
campaign is to allow top-performing learners early
where you attend your studies. The residence Ladies’ Residences: 011 559 5015 elsewhere are not eligible for this initiative.
Men’s Residences: 011 559 5015 conditional admission to the University as well
application deposit fee is R1220, ONLY payable Leadership bursary
as special benefits. To qualify for these benefits, a
before 27 September, after you received Day Houses
confirmation of admittance to a residence. learner must obtain at least an Admission Point The President, Vice-President, Secretary or
For purposes of bringing students together,
Please note the academic admission to the provide educational opportunities beyond Score (APS) of 37 and above with a level 6 or Treasurer of a secondary school body who enrols
University does not ensure automatic admission classroom, recreational activities and life skills higher in all subjects in either their final grade at the University will receive a bursary of R1 650.
to a residence. The University will inform you via the University of Johannesburg established 11 or final grade 12 results. Final acceptance, for
Culture and sports bursaries
email, sms or in writing, of the outcome of your day houses as a support structure for students applicants conditionally admitted based on their
residence application. who are not living in UJ residences. The main final grade 11 results, will be dependent on the The University offers many cultural activities and
objective of Day Houses is to create a platform sports opportunities, as well as a large number
Private accredited off-campus learner maintaining these results in their final
that enhances academic excellence, the of bursaries in these fields. Sports bursaries are
accommodation grade 12 results.
celebration diversity within the community,
The University of Johannesburg has private awarded for achievement at provincial or a higher
and holistic development of students. Final admission as Orange Carpet for
accredited off-campus accommodation available level. Applications for sports bursaries must be
Members of Day Houses enjoy all benefits applicants writing final grade 12 other than the
should your application for a UJ residence not submitted on the prescribed bursary application
that are enjoyed by residence students. Each NSC or IEB, will be based on the discretion of
be successful. For more information on these form obtainable from the Sports Bureau. Closing
Day house has its own unique culture. You are the relevant faculty.
facilities, please enquire at the residence offices welcome to join a day house of your choice. date for applications is 27 September.
located at all four campuses. This initiative begins from February and closes
Day House Central Admin Office enquiries Cultural Bursaries are awarded to members of
Residence Enquiries with all undergraduate programmes on 27
011 559 4989 – Kingsway Campus the UJ Arts & Culture groups.
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus (APB) 011 559 1040 – Bunting Road Campus September. Submit your application without
Ladies’ Residences: 011 559 1566 011 559 6736 – Doornfontein Campus delay or call the Department of Student Enquiries: Culture bursaries: 011 559 2034 or
Men’s Residences: 011 559 1566 011 559 3022 – Soweto Campus Marketing for any enquiries: 011 559 6680. Sports bursaries: 011 559 2252
26 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 27Loans
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) The Executive Dean
Study loans vary according to family income Welcomes You
and cover the actual costs of studies for
accepted undergraduate students. Applications It is my honour to welcome you,
for NSFAS loans must be submitted on the the class of 2022, to the University
prescribed loan application form obtainable of Johannesburg!
from the Division of Bursaries and Loans.
Never has there been a more exciting time to be a
Closing date for NSFAS applications: student. You are part of a changing world, and the pace
30 November 2019 for 2020 registration. of change is going to increase during your lifetime.
What do you need to succeed in a world where the new
Website: www.uj.ac.za/nsfas
is normal, and the unexpected is to be expected?
Enquiries:
In the Faculty of Humanities, we believe we have the
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus answer. Our all-new BA allows you to choose from a
011 559 1193 / 1250 / 1173 / 1594 wide range of subjects, giving you the breadth of skills that citizens of
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus the future will need in order to adapt. We train the critical thinking and
011 559 3642 / 3906 / 4035 / 3768 / 3575 problem-solving skills that employers in the new world of work tells us
Doornfontein Campus they prize. The job-for-life is a thing of the past. With a BA from UJ, you
011 559 6195 / 6412 / 6063 will be able to move between traditionally separate careers with ease,
continuing to pick up skills as you go, and bringing with you the most
Soweto Campus
skill that employees value most highly: the ability to solve problems by
011 559 5507 / 5508
applying multiple perspectives and thinking critically.
Email: nsfas@uj.ac.za
It’s not just the content of the BA that will serve you well. The BA
Edu-loan is taught with the latest pedagogical techniques. We use state-of-
Study loans are available to registered students. the-art software and “blended” techniques to support your study
off campus as well as on. We use small-group teaching to build your
Enquiries: Edu-loan Customer Services
ability to present and examine arguments clearly and on-the-go, and
086 055 5544
to explain your ideas to others. These are the skills that employers,
and society at large, need from you, the future leaders.
Although you are here to learn, we see you as our equals. We know
that you are capable adults, and we value your perspective and
knowledge. We want you to teach us, just as we teach you. That is
why you will be able to build your own degree, customising it to suit
your interests, your passions, and your life goals. It is not for us to tell
you what you want to do with your life, now or in the future. Citizens
of the future must be able to plot their own paths. You will get all the
support you need to help you make choices that are right for you.
You have made the right choice! We are excited to welcome you, and
honoured to be part of your journey into the future of this country
and world.
Faculty of Humanities Contact Details
Telephone: 011 559 2197 / Email: mosia@uj.ac.za
28 29The Faculty of Humanities comprises of fourteen
academic departments ranging from modern
and ancient languages to the social sciences
and psychology. The Faculty offers three
Please note:
athematics is
undergraduate degree programmes and one 1. Technical M
athematics.
diploma programme, catering for a wide range equivalent to M
of study and career opportunities. Moreover, ences
there is ample choice in each programme, to 2. Technical Sci
sidered in
allow students to tailor the contents of their will only be con
at do not
programmes to suit their interests and needs. programmes th
try.
The modules in each programme are relevant, require Chemis
up to date and of the highest academic standard.
Academic departments offer postgraduate
programmes up to doctoral level.
Intellectually, the Faculty is vibrant, with a strong
research output, numerous public seminars, and a
healthy tradition of debate. Students are encouraged
to question and explore, and to interrogate knowledge
paradigms rather than simply accept them. A principal
objective of the Faculty is to produce graduates capable
of advanced analytical and critical thinking skills,
independent and progressive thinking, allowing them
to access and contribute towards all forms of human
knowledge, and to make dynamic interventions in
their chosen professions. Humanities graduates often
achieve public prominence, and contribute towards
social good of society.
Disclaimer: Due to limited space, fulfilling all the
minimum entry requirements does not guarantee
Humanities
acceptance into a programme.
One degree. Infinite possibilities!
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