QUALIFICATION CODE: WS7120

QUALIFICATION NAME: Diploma in Fine Art

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Admission Score of 20
3 (40-49) English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language.
Potential students are also interviewed to further determine fitness for the programme.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
Through various mediums, the programme equips students with practical skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking. The diploma fosters critical thinking about own work, society and relevant industries. Students are introduced to intricacies of relevant professions, inter alia, the art market, exhibitions, and presenting a portfolio for job interviews. Students are encouraged to be entrepreneurial.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
These include:

• self-employed artist
• concept artist
• art therapist
• animator
• graphics designer
• private art gallery manager

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS721

QUALIFICATION NAME: Advanced Diploma in Fine Art

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Admission Score of 20
Potential students are also interviewed to further determine fitness for the programme.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
The programme deepens skills and attributes garnered in the diploma. Here, students explore complex artistic concepts and theories in developing own sophisticated conceptual frameworks for their work. In the Advanced Diploma, students also grapple with global perspectives which entails nuanced understanding of diverse cultural influences, and up to date art practices.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
These include:

• self-employed artist
• concept artist
• art therapist
• animator
• graphics designer
• private art gallery manager
• ceramics designer

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS722

QUALIFICATION NAME: Diploma in Fashion

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum admission score of 21
4 (50-59) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
2 (30-39) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49) for Mathematics Literacy or 2 (30-39) for Accountancy

Potential students also interviewed to further determine fitness for the programme

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
The diploma cultivates practical and theoretical proficiencies in technical skills that are core to fashion design. These include pattern making, sewing, garment construction, and textiles. Other skills and competencies include use of industry-relevant software, appreciation of fashion business and basics of fashion marketing, as well as facilitation of exposure to internship opportunities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
They include:

• entrepreneur in fashion
• pattern maker
• costume designer
• stylist
• buyer,

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5403
QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Social Science

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5409
QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Social Science (ECP)

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree)

Achievement rating of at least:
4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC subjects
3 (40-49) in English Extended Programme
4 (50-59) in English for mainstream programme

26-29 points for Extended programme
27 and above points for Mainstream Programme

Calculation using percentages, e.g. 47% equals 4.7 points

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
This qualification has been developed to promote academic competence, community engagement, research competence and professionalism in the pursuit of social and human development knowledge and practice, using a multidisciplinary approach. Most candidates who wish to attain this qualification are likely to be those who wish to work in the various human development areas in the government and non-government sectors.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Employment with:

• Department of Social Development
• International Relations Department
• Department of Arts and Culture
• Correctional Services
• South African Police Service
• South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
• Department of Labour
• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)
• Public Works

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5404

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The programme is open to all candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent. A minimum 60% average score is required from the Bachelor’s degree. Should a student’s marks fall short of this score, the Department may motivate that the student be enrolled. Such motivation is circumstance-specific and may be accepted or turned down by the faculty. A student is further required to meet all the required university general rules and regulations.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
This qualification deepens undergraduate knowledge in the Bachelor of Social Science degree and introduces students to relevant research methods and problem-solving skills. It also fosters working in a multidisciplinary framework. As in the undergraduate qualification, most candidates who aspire for this qualification are likely to be those who wish to work in the various human development areas in the government and non-government sectors.

Graduates can qualify as research officers, development and programme officers, cultural experts, social and political analysts, law enforcers, demographers, epidemiologists, non-governmental organisation coordinators etc. This qualification is strongly research oriented and is designed to cater for a wide range of learners and professionals working in the private, public and development spheres.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Employment with:

• Department of Social Development
• International Relations Department
• Department of Arts and Culture
• Correctional Services
• South African Police Service
• South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
• Department of Labour
• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)
• Public Works

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5407

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Arts

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors’ endorsement with NSC

Achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) for any four NSC Subjects, at least 2 of which are in the Humanities or are teaching subjects. If English is taken as a major, it should be at least at level 5 (60–69).

Minimum APS of 27 points

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption:
At least two subjects in Humanities or teaching subjects, with at least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) and a pass in any other two school subjects.

Cambridge Advanced Level or Equivalent:
At least 2 subjects in the humanities teaching and learning field at grade E or better.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
This is a general degree that allows students to take 3 subjects at first year and 2 majors at second and third year. The majors must be traceable to level 1. The degree equips students with the necessary undergraduate level knowledge, in preparation for specialisation at Honours level where there is specialisation and knowledge is deepened.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Artist(e)
• copywriter
• educator
• broadcaster (various media)
• academic/scholar
• archaeologist
• museum curator
• actor
• voice-over artist

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5406

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Arts Honours

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
To be admitted to the BA Honours programme under the Department of Arts, a student is required to have a Bachelor’s degree with an arts (humanities) subject of choice as a major, traceable from year 1 to 3, with an average of 60% for the final year.

Students can apply for admission into the BA Honours programme in any of these subjects: Afrikaans, English, IsiXhosa, History or Sesotho.

Should a student’s marks fall short of this score, the Department may motivate that the student be enrolled. Such motivation is circumstance-specific and may be accepted or turned down by the faculty. A student is further required to meet all the university general rules and regulations.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
The honours level deepens undergraduate level by offering specialisation in a specific discipline and its research methods. The student must be able to engage many sources of knowledge and choose from a multiplicity of methodologies, the most relevant one. The knowledge gained must be at this level.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• educator
• copywriter
• broadcaster
• curator
• librarian
• voice-over artist
• dramatist

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5405

QUALIFICATION NAME: Master of Arts

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students can apply for admission to a Master’s degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Psychology. To be admitted to the MA programme under the Department of Arts, a student is required to have a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in the subject of choice, with an average score of 60%.

Should a student’s marks fall short of this score, the Department may motivate that the student be enrolled. Such motivation is circumstance-specific and may be accepted or turned down by the faculty. A student is further required to meet all the required university general rules and regulations.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
A Master’s degree marks the beginning proper of a possible trajectory to academia. It is a further deepening of research methods and subject knowledge at a theoretical and also practical level, depending on the discipline and its demands.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• educator
• academic
• curator
• artist
• Clinical psychologist
• administrator

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5440

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Laws

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Certificate:
• A pass with symbol D (SG) or E (HG) in English and IsiXhosa and any other school subjects will be required for admission.
• 4 (50-59%) Additional language (Second language).

APS of 28

Mature age exemption for applicants in possession of the Senior Certificate: As per rule 1.7 of the WSU General Rules & Regulations.

RPL: Students in possession of Legal experience and those that have work-related qualifications.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
This is a 4-year degree which dedicates time to criminal codes, learning how to summarise information and cases. Students also spend a lot of time learning legal principles. It fosters an appreciation of the critical imperatives, concepts, paradigms, principles and processes upon which the legal discipline is anchored. Additionally, it promotes an appreciation of constitutional values and the fundamentals of the South African legal system as well as regional comparative aspects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• candidate attorney
• Legal clerk
• arbiter
• law enforcer
• Associate Attorney
• Employee Relations Manager
• Legal Assistant

QUALIFICATION NAME: Master of Laws

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for admission to the LL.M programme, an applicant must:

• Possess a first degree in law (LL.B) or the equivalent qualification from another institution with at least a second class, second division or its equivalent;

• Show a level of proficiency which in the opinion of the Board of the School of Law makes it likely that he/she will succeed in his/her studies. The level of proficiency required is an average of 60% overall and 60% in the area of interest in the LL.B programme, provided that if the applicant has the requisite experience or other qualifications relevant to his/her pursuit of graduate studies in law he/she may be admitted to the LL.M programme at the discretion of the School of Law;

• Have the ability to work with both legal and non-legal materials in the English language. The Master of Laws Committee of the School of Law may require an applicant, as a condition of admission, to undergo such tests as the Board may prescribe or to take such other pre-requisite or concurrent studies and examinations as the Committee may determine.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

Building on the LLB, the LLM marks the beginning of further study to Doctor of Philosophy in law or career in the legal field or in a non-law field. Judicious selection and synthesis of knowledge is key at this level of study as is a nuanced understanding of legal rules.

This programme is intended to equip students to fulfil specific roles in law as professionals in government departments, non-governmental organisations, and/or as academics in Higher Education and Training. The programme is also intended to enable students to complete a dissertation independently.

To achieve this, students will prepare a research proposal and then complete a dissertation on a specific problem area or topic in law with the guidance of a supervisor and co-supervisor.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Compliance Officer
• academic
• researcher
• Advocate
• Trustee
• Solicitor

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5418

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Social Work

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

With National Senior Certificate (Bachelor’s):
• Achievement rating of minimum 28 points.
Level 5 (60-69%) in English Home Language or First Additional Level.
Level 5 (60-69%) in isiXhosa or any other additional Language.
Level 4 (50-59%) in any other three (3) subjects which are not included in the above list.

With Mature age exemption for applicants in possession of the Senior Certificate:
• as per rule 1.7 of the WSU General Rules & Regulations.

With old Senior Certificate:
• a pass with symbol D (SG) or E (HG) in English and IsiXhosa and any other school subjects will be required for admission.
• Level 4 (50-59%) Additional language (Second language).

Through RPL:
Students in possession of Auxiliary Social Work and those that have work-related experience in the field of Social Work will go through the RPL process before admission into the programme according to WSU RPL policy.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional 4-year degree. Its knowledge areas include human wellbeing, social maladies, social development and social justice. Students learn about various models that can enhance quality of life and acquire skills that contribute towards addressing social inequality and poverty. Bachelor of Social Work is aimed at producing globally competitive graduates who are responsive to psycho-socio-economic needs of the marginalised, indigenous diverse communities in an ethical and sustainable manner.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Social worker
• Counsellor
• Consultant

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5414

QUALIFICATION NAME: Master of Social Work

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for admission to the MSW programme, an applicant must:

• Possess a first degree in Social Work (BSW) or the equivalent qualification from another institution.
• Show a level of proficiency which in the opinion of the Research committee of the Department indicates that he/she is likely to succeed in his/her studies. The level of proficiency required is an average of 60% overall and 60% in the area of interest from the BSW programme.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience.
• The applicant must submit a concept paper briefly describing the area of research interest.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
This is a degree by dissertation or research. It builds on the undergraduate work by deepening theory from various disciplines such as Psychology, Education and Sociology. Theories are intervention oriented and aim to empower those who need help so that they can solve the problems they face.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Social worker
• Counsellor
• Consultant
• Academic
• Researcher

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5412

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Psychology

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

With National Senior Certificate (Bachelor’s):
• Achievement rating of a minimum of 28 NSC point score.
• Level 4 (50-59%) in English Home Language OR 5 (60-69%) English Second language.
• 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa or any other African Language.
• 4 (50-59%) in any other three (3) subjects which are not included in the above list excluding Life Orientation and Mathematical Literacy.

Through Mature age exemption for applicants in possession of the Senior Certificate:
• as per rule 1.7 of the WSU General Rules & Regulations.

• In case of the old Senior Certificate, a pass with symbol D (SG) or E (HG) in English and IsiXhosa and any other school subjects will be required for admission.

• NB. All students who need to be admitted into the Bachelor of Psychology Programme will be required to undergo an entrance interview. This will further determine eligibility.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

This 4-year degree is meant to train students on various processes of cognition, human development and behaviour.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Advertising
• Correctional Services Officer
• Law enforcer
• Public Relations Officer
• Counsellor