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The Faculty of Humanities offers a comprehensive and diverse range of qualifications, spanning from career-oriented Diplomas to advanced Doctoral degrees. Our academic programmes are designed to equip students with the critical thinking, practical skills, and theoretical knowledge required to excel in their chosen professions.
Faculty by the Numbers (2026)
1 976
Total Registered Students
Postgraduates 333
Undergraduates 1 643
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Academic Departments
±94 433
Applicants Per Year
1 744
Graduates walked across the stage in 2026
Academic Pathways
Whether you are seeking a direct route to a specific career or aiming to become a qualified educator, we offer structured pathways to support your academic journey.
Diploma Pathways
Our Diplomas are three-year, full-time, career-oriented qualifications. Upon completion, students may progress to a fourth year of study to obtain an Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma, providing a solid foundation for subsequent Master’s and Doctoral studies.
Teacher Education Pathways
The initial qualifications are the four-year Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching and the newly introduced Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase.
Graduates may proceed to the B Ed (Honours) (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time), the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or advance to Master of Education (M Ed) and Doctor of Education (D Ed) programmes.
Admission Requirements for B Ed Degrees
Admission requires a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Bachelor’s degree admission for candidates who completed Grade 12 after 2007, or a matriculation exemption for candidates who completed Grade 12 before 2007.
Programme Brochures
Explore our detailed PDF brochures to assist you in making informed career choices. These documents contain direct links to departmental webpages for further information.
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Projects with Impact
Who Women Are: Celebrating Identities Across Borders
COIL Academic Project · Faculty of HumanitiesWho Women Are: A Context in the Arts is a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) academic...
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MathScend AI: Empowering STEM Learning Through Artificial Intelligence
Award-Winning AI Platform · Faculty of HumanitiesMathScend AI is an award-winning, innovative AI-enabled teaching and learning platform designed...
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Empowering Communities and Classrooms Through Financial Literacy
Scholarly Book · Faculty of HumanitiesFinancial Literacy for the 21st Century is an academic book that addresses the financial knowledge, skills,...
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