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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies in Political Science is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

The study of politics is concerned with the relations of power in society. Whenever people come into conflict, compete or co-operate over matters of money, position, influence or status they may be said to be acting politically.

Majoring in Political Studies at Wits means you will be studying at one of Africa’s leading academic departments for the study of politics.

We offer undergraduate courses on various topics, including, African politics; human rights; political sociology; South African politics; states, power and governance; theories of development; theories of freedom, justice and difference and; theories of modernity.

Undergraduates can register for majors in Political Studies, African Politics and History, and Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE).