North West University
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Arts is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Bachelor of Arts offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Purpose of the qualification
The purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates who have mastered a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and an understanding of underlying discipline-related theories, concepts and principles in two different disciplines within the field of the humanities, with a view to further studies for either a Postgraduate Diploma in Education used for teaching purposes in the further education and training sector, or for an Honours degree in one of the specialisations of choice.
Qualification outcomes
This qualification enables the BA graduate to demonstrate the following:
a) a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of at least two focused academic disciplines with a strong humanities foundation;
b) the ability to analyse and evaluate types of knowledge appropriate to their field of study;
c) application of appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and an ability to validate sources of information and evaluate and manage such information;
d) critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice;
e) professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations;
f) the ability to effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse;
g) effective information and communication technology (ICT) skills as appropriate to the academic environment and the chosen fields of specialisation;
h) effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations; and
i) self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.
Duration
The duration of the study for this qualification is a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years
