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Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social Sciences
 
 The Faculty of Humanities,
Development and Social Sciences administers a wide range of undergraduate
degrees of international standing. Those interested in the intellectual
concerns of the Humanities, the Arts and the Social Sciences will find
many stimulating subjects which can be pursued as majors or as ancillary
courses towards a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Social Science degree.
This type of degree can form a useful background to postgraduate study
in one or other of the majors, in Education and in certain professional
disciplines.
In addition, those interested in more directed study may register for
a programme degree (see below) or for one of the specific qualifications
(such as the Bachelor of Social Work), which can lead to professional
status sometimes upon graduation with the degree itself, but more often
by providing access to postgraduate study toward professional qualification.
Similarly, diplomas are offered in Music Performance and in Proficiency
in Translation.
For those applicants who would not otherwise qualify for university study,
or who would not be able to compete for a place in degree courses, there
are access routes and foundation courses available.
Finally, the Faculty offers a range of certificates which can be obtained
for studies in certain areas that do not lead to graduation with a degree
or the award of a diploma.
Qualifications offered
Please note that a specific qualification may not be offered on all
campuses.
Bachelor of Arts
Howard College,
Pietermaritzburg
Bachelor of Social Science
Howard College,
Pietermaritzburg
BA/BSocSc programme degrees
Bachelor of Architecture Studies
Howard College
Bachelor of Community & Development Studies
Howard College
Bachelor of Criminology
Howard College
Bachelor of Music
Howard College
Bachelor of Psychology
Pietermaritzburg
Bachelor of Social Work
Howard College
Bachelor of Theology
Pietermaritzburg
Diploma in Music Performance
Howard College
Diploma in Proficiency in Translation
Howard College
Access Certificates in Arts and Social Science
Pietermaritzburg
Certificate of Proficiency in Translation
Howard College
Undergraduate Certificate in Human and Social Sciences
Howard College
Advanced Certificate in Education (Language Teaching)
Howard College
Structured curricula (Programmes)
BA in Cognitive Science
Howard College
BA in English Studies
Howard College ,
Pietermaritzburg
BA in Media and Communication
Howard College,
Pietermaritzburg
BA in Music
Howard College
BA in Music and Drama Performance
Howard College
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Law
Pietermaritzburg
BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Howard College
BA in Psychology
Pietermaritzburg
BA in Tourism
Howard College
BA in Visual Art
Pietermaritzburg
BSocSc in Geography and Environmental Management
Howard College
BSocSc in Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies
Howard College
BSocSc in Information Technology
Pietermaritzburg
BSocSc in Management and Communication Studies
Howard College
BSocSc in Media and Communication
Howard College,
Pietermaritzburg
BSocSc in Philosophy, Politics and Law
Pietermaritzburg
BSocSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Howard College
BSocSc in Psychology Howard College,
Pietermaritzburg
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the Human and Social Sciences from the Howard College and Westville
campuses will be consolidated on the Howard College Campus. This
will happen for first year registrations as early as 2005. Although
students are currently required to apply to particular campuses,
they will be informed about registration processes and sites of
programme delivery for first-year programmes for 2005 in due course.
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Entrance requirements
Unless otherwise stated, the basic requirements for application
for all the qualifications offered by the
Faculty are the possession of a Senior Certificate with matriculation
endorsement (exemption) and at
least 24 points. A score of 32 points or more will usually ensure
admission. Applicants with scores ranging from 24 to 31 points
may be required to write an admission test, and final selections
will be based on the test results. Applicants without matriculation
endorsement or with low points may gain admission through the
successful completion of an approved access course. |
Duration
Unless otherwise stated, the degrees and diplomas offered by this Faculty
require a minimum of three years of full-time study or four years of part-time
study, while the certificate courses require a minimum of one year of
full-time study or two years of part-time study. Please note that only
a few courses and qualifications are offered in part-time hours.
Degree structure
General studies (i.e., the BA and the BSocSc) degrees consist of two
majors and a relatively free choice of elective modules.
Programme degrees (e.g., the BA in Media and Communication
or the BSocSc in Psychology) consist, usually, of one major subject
and a group of cognate elective modules, but some programme degrees
include two full major subjects.
A normal curriculum consists of four modules per
semester at the first andsecond levels, and two to four modules per
semester at the third level.
Bachelor
of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Arts
Howard College (KN-H-BA2)
Pietermaritzburg (KN-P-BA1)
Bachelor of Social Science
Howard College (KN-H-SO2)
Pietermaritzburg (KN-P-SO1)
Programme Degrees
BA
in Cognitive Science
KN-H-AAC
Cognitive Science is a coalition of separate disciplines that together
attempt to understand the nature of information processing in humans and
systems. Traditional core disciplines in Cognitive Science include Computer
Science, Linguistics, Philosophy and Psychology. Students taking the BA
in Cognitive Science will choose any two of those subjects as majors,
and must study at least one more at first and second level. Students who
choose to include Computer Science in their curriculum must have achieved
a D for higher grade (HG) Mathematics and an E for higher grade Physical
Science, Biology or Computer Studies in the Senior Certificate examinations.
BA
in English Studies
KN-H-BAE/KN-P-BAI
The programme enables students to master some of the diverse skills that
make up contemporary English Studies. Students engage with English as
language, literature, media, culture, creative writing, and editing.
Majors
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| English |
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More detailed information on which majors are accepted for each degree
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available later in the year.
Majors from other Faculties accepted for the Bachelor of Arts
and/or the Bachelor of Social Science
(Additional subjects may be accepted as majors with the approval
of the relevant Deans).
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NOTE: Restrictions may be placed on the number of majors that
may be selected from this list.
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Major subject
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| Environmental Management |
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| Management* |
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* Registration for these subjects may be refused if students
do not meet the entrance requirements set by the respective Faculties
or Schools.
BSocSc
in Geography and Environmental Management
KN-H-SGE
The Geography and Environmental Management programme is designed to
enable students to understand, assess and provide solutions to environmental
problems. The programme is structured around a core of Geography and
Environmental Science modules. The focus on environmental management
is complemented by a range of elective modules that deepen students
understanding of the social, political and historical context of environmental
issues.
BSocSc
in Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies
KN-H-SOI
The programme consists of a major in Industrial, Organisational and
Labour Studies, complemented by a range of compulsory and elective modules
drawn from Sociology, Economics, Development Studies, Industrial Psychology
and other cognate disciplines.
BSocSc
in Information Technology
KN-P-SOT
The BSocSc in Information Technology enables students to major in Computer
Science and Business Information Systems (Information Systems &
Technology) with less rigorous Mathematics and technical requirements
than the IT programme in the BSc. However, students do require at least
a Senior Certificate Mathematics result of HG D or SG A in order
to register for the first-year Mathematics required by the programme.
For further information, please contact enquiry@cs.ukzn.ac.za
BSocSc in Management & Communication Studies
KN-H-SMC
The programme is structured around a core of communication and management
modules. It addresses the role of professional communications in careers
in the business world, such as in sales and marketing, tourism, public
relations, in other words, where communication, language in problem-solving
and the generation of ideas, and managementrelated issues are central.
For further information, please contact naidooi8@ukzn.ac.za
BA
or BSocSc in Media and Communication
KN-H-BAK/KN-H-SOC or KN-P-BAK/KN-P-SOC
The Media and Communication undergraduate programme is interdisciplinary,
and focuses on approaches to social life found in cultural studies,
communication studies, and media studies. It aims to provide a thorough
grounding for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the
communication and media industries. By combining theory and practice
in a number of key communication areas, the programme responds to the
growing importance of communication and media related jobs in the workplace,
and the need for trained employees in these fields.
BA
in Music
KN-H-BAM
Entrance requirements
There are no special requirements other than the Faculty entrance
requirements for admission to this degree, but admission to some
modules depends on satisfactory performance in a diagnostic test
or in a music audition. |
Students must earn at least 60% of their credits from Music modules,
drawn from a range of Music subjects, and at least 8% from non-Music
subjects. They may major in another BA subject, or may choose to complete
only the compulsory minimum of non-Music subjects.
For further information, please contact: hodges@ukzn.ac.za
BA
in Music and Drama Performance
KN-H-BAP
 This theoretical and practical
degree is designed for students interested in a career in the South
African performance industry, with the majority of modules selected
from the Music and Drama programmes. Those intending to register must
consult with the Programme Director and with a Music adviser to ensure
that they structure their options correctly. Admission to certain Music
modules requires an audition or diagnostic test.
For further information, please contact: mcmurtrym@ukzn.ac.za
BA
or BSocSc in Philosophy, Politics and Law
KN-P-ABP/KN-P-SOL
The Philosophy, Politics and Law Programme is designed to provide a
strong foundation for those considering a career in Law or some form
of management. It involves majoring in one or more of the three disciplines,
and making up the rest of the degree from a structured combination of
the other two as well as from a few elective courses.
BA
or BSocSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
KN-H-BAH/KN-H-SOH
This three-year programme requires that students study Political Science,
Philosophy and Economics up to at least the second level. They may then
choose to major in two of these disciplines, but may be permitted to
major in all three. They will normally be expected to take an interdisciplinary
capstone module in the third year.
For further information, please contact: cebindevuc@ukzn.ac.za
BA
or BSocSc in Psychology
KN-H-SOS or KN-P-ARP/KN-P-SOS
The BA or BSocSc in Psychology is for students with a specialised interest
in Psychology and for those wanting to apply for the Bachelor of Psychology
honours in their third year. The degree involves taking a double major
which comprises compulsory and elective modules in Psychology (32 points).
For further information, please contact: grantham@ukzn.ac.za
BA
in Tourism
KN-H-ABT
The purpose of this degree is to produce knowledgeable and competent
experts who are able to act as managers, administrators, entrepreneurs,
tour operators, researchers and educators in the field of cultural and
ideological debate in this interdisciplinary field of study, where heritage
extends beyond historical sites and artifacts to include the environment
and contemporary cultural practices.
BA
in Visual Art
KN-P-AAV
The BA in Visual Art is a three-year degree with a full programme of
studio-based courses and Art History. The practical curriculum includes
drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking and computer graphics. Recent
graduates are following careers in education, design, animation, museology
and illustration. Although most
candidates have studied art for matric, those who have not done so are
welcome to try introductory courses.
For further information contact Fowles@ukzn.ac.za
Bachelor
of Architectural Studies (BAS)
KN-H-BAR
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Entrance requirements
To enter this programme, students will require at least 36 matriculation
points. In addition, applicants will be required to submit a portfolio
of creative work and complete a questionnaire. |
This programme provides an introduction to Architectural Design and
related issues. Graduates will be qualified to proceed to the postgraduate
Bachelor of Architecture (which is accredited for the qualification
of professional architects) or to other postgraduatestudies such as
Planning, Housing and Development Studies.
For further information, please contact: SAPH@ukzn.ac.za
Bachelor
of Community and Development Studies (BDevComm)
KN-H-DBS
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Entrance requirements
Applicants must have at least 30 matriculation points |
The Bachelor of Community Development (BDevComm) is an undergraduate programme
intended to produce qualified community development practitioners who
are able to work in areas such as local government, NGOs, CBOs, corporate
social responsibility programmes and training organisations. Graduates
will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills
to initiate, implement
and manage community development programmes.
For further information, please contact: doorasam@ukzn.ac.za
Bachelor
of Criminology (BCrim)
KN-H-BLC
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Entrance requirements
Applicants must have at least 34 matriculation points |
The purpose of this programme is to develop competent professionals with
a sound knowledge and understanding of the complexities of crime, the
motivation of offenders, the vulnerability of victims, and the management
of crime. In their third year of study, students will specialise in either
Criminal Justice or Policing.
Bachelor
of Music (BMus)
KN-H-BM1
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Entrance requirements
In addition to the normal Faculty entrance requirements, admission
to the BMus requires success in an audition or successful completion
of the first year of the Diploma in Music Performance. |
 This is a four-year degree
in which students specialise in one of the following:
African Music and Dance
Composition
Choral Studies
Jazz Studies
Music Education
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Music Technology
Opera Studies
Orchestral Performance
Performance
Popular Music Studies
The degree includes mandatory common modules in: Music, Culture &
History; Practical Study; Music Ensemble; Music Theory & Perception;
and English. The rest of the degree is comprised of electives chosen by
the student that may include non-music modules.
For further information, please contact: hodges@ukzn.ac.za
Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
The Bachelor of Psychology is a four-year specialised degree leading to
eligibility for registration with the HPCSA (as a professional counsellor).
Students registered for a BA or BSocSc (KN-H-SOS/KN-P-ARP/KN-PSOS)
in Psychology may apply for admission in their third year of study. The
School of Psychology (Pietermaritzburg) offers training in the following
registrable fields: HIV/AIDS or Pastoral or School Counselling or Employee
Relations and Wellbeing. Psychology graduates may apply to study courses
from the BPsych. curriculum for non-degree purposes to be eligible for
HPCSA registration. Non-degree candidates must apply directly to the University.
For further information, please contact: grantham@ukzn.ac.za
Bachelor of Social Work
KN-H-SWK
| Entrance requirements
Applicants must have at least 28 matriculation points. Please
note that, because of limited space in the programme, having 28
points does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants with fewer points
or with mature age exemption may be admitted into the programme
at the discretion of the Head of School.
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The purpose of this four-year undergraduate qualification is to provide
qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, skills, values and competencies
in Social Work, registrable with the South African Council for Social
Service Professionals. This will enable individuals to practise as private
practitioners and in governmental and non-governmental organisations including
industry, education, health, and correctional services in both urban and
rural settings.
For further information, please contact naickerc@ukzn.ac.za
or dalthamanm@ukzn.ac.za
Bachelor
of Theology (BTh)
KN-P-BTH
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Applicants must have at least 30 matriculation points. Success in an
accredited alternative selection procedure may also secure admission.
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The Bachelor of Theology structure and the syllabuses of the various subjects
in it have been designed with a wide range of prospective students in
mind. Provision is made for students who need to study Greek and Hebrew.
At least two modules in a language must be taken.
Diploma
in Music Performance (DipMusicPerf) (Jazz, Classical, African Music and
Dance, Opera, Choral Studies)
KN-H-DMP
| Entrance requirements
A Senior Certificate is required for admission, and applicants must show
their musical ability in an audition (performance).
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These three-year programmes concentrate on music performance. Students
who successfully complete all the first-level modules may convert to a
degree the following year. Practical courses (instrument lessons and ensembles)
are the same for diploma and degree students, and some of the requirements
for the BMus or BA degrees are available as electives. Students must complete
one of the English language modules.
For further information, please contact: hodges@ukzn.ac.za
Diploma in Proficiency in Translation
This is a two-year diploma that can be completed during the course of
a degree programme such as BA in English Studies (KN-H-BAE).
Students must study English and another language up to second-year level,
as well as a number of cognate and elective subjects.
Students who gain at least 68% in the course, Translation Studies and
Intercultural Communication, may also earn a Certificate of Proficiency
in Translation.
For further information, please contact: DIMITRIU@ukzn.ac.za
Advanced
Certificate in Education (Language Teaching)
KN-H-FLT
Programme 1
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Entrance requirements
A basic teaching qualification or proof of prior learning (a minimum
of five years teaching experience) |
This programme offers an opportunity for language teachers of Afrikaans,
English or isiZulu to upgrade their qualifications and to retrain in OBE.
Topics include Literature for Learning, Assessment for Learning, Materials
for Learning, and Lifelong Learning. Bursaries are available from the
KZN Education Department.
Duration of course: One year full-time. Students will
attend classes either on the Howard College campus on Saturdays during
term, or at Hlabisa during each of the four school vacations.
For further information, please contact: mcdermot@ukzn.ac.za
Programme 2
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Entrance requirements
A three-year degree or a three-year teaching diploma |
This programme offers an opportunity for teachers with no previous
knowledge of isiZulu to learn both the Zulu language and methods of
teaching isiZulu as a second language. No previous knowledge of the
language is required. The first year deals with the primary school level,
and the second year extends this to teaching up to Grade 9.
Duration of course: Two years part-time; two modules
per semester over four semesters. Lectures are held one afternoon per
week on the Howard College campus.
For further information, please contact: mullerb@iafrica.com
Access
Certificate in Arts and Social Science
KN-P-CBA
 This is a one-year programme
that can form part of a BA or BSocSc degree, or give entry to those
without matriculation endorsement or with low points to BA or BSocSc
degree study.
For further information, please contact: Miller-L@ukzn.ac.za
Undergraduate
Certificate in Human and Social Studies
This certificate may be awarded on application to students who have
successfully completed a full first-year curriculum covering a specified
range of learning fields, such as communication skills in English and
information handling.
Disclaimer
Delivery of Programmes
The University reserves the right to withdraw, wholly or in part, the
delivery of programmes on certain sites of delivery. Applicants for,
and students in, any particular programme who are affected will be informed
well in advance of the commencement of their studies for the academic
year concerned. |
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