BA part-time

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 to 6 years
  • Part-time
The part-time Bachelor of Arts degree is focused on the Social Sciences, one of the most exciting areas of study at the University. Part-time students receive the same qualification as full-time students at Wits.

BA part-time with Law

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 to 6 years
  • Part-time
Students will be studying towards a BA degree, with Law as one of the majors instead of another BA course.

Bachelor of Arts

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Choose from a wide selection of courses based on your interests, including African Literature, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, English, Geography, History of Art, International Relations, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology and Sociology.

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts Honours

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Gain knowledge of research design and implementation in your chosen field. An honours year usually consists of coursework and a research component.

Bachelor of Commerce (General)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Invest in your future with a Wits BCom. Establish a strong knowledge foundation, build your intellectual capital, and take the first step towards future-proofing your career.

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Completion of the BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) qualifies graduates to teach grades 4 - 7

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Graduates of this internationally recognised programme will be qualified to teach grades 8-12.

Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase Teaching

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
This four-year programme is internationally recognised and qualifies graduates to teach grades R-3.

Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Digital Arts is a specialised programme combining Electrical Engineering and Digital Arts courses to prepare you for a career in game design and development. The game design programme is a collaboration between the Wits School of Arts and the School of Electrical and Information Engineering.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Undergraduate
  • 2-4 years
  • Full-time
The LLB degree provides students with a sound knowledge of the general principles of the South African legal system, and an ability to use legal materials effectively.

Bachelor of Music

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
This degree gives you an opportunity to experience and learn from multiple music traditions. This pragmatic and philosophical programme exposes you to new and different music domains, skills, and knowledge – all of which better prepares you for a variety of music careers.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Studying science opens doors to exciting careers in fields like medical research, chemistry, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental sciences.