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Why choose a Bachelor of Arts degree?
The BA degree encourages critical and independant thinking, and is challenging and thought provoking
The BA degree offers students a wide range of subjects
The flexibility of a BA allows you more personal choice in the construction of your degree
BA study can lead to postgraduate qualifications, such as PDM or MBA.
One can pursue a professional degree within a BA degree (For example, Law).
Courses within a BA degree are relevant in the workplace
The BA degree prepares students for a large range of jobs, and gives students many different skills
How much is my first year of study in the Faculty of Humanities going to cost me, and where do I go to apply for financial assistance?
Typical first-year tuition fees range between R 23 000 - R 30 000.00 within the BA or specialised BA degree programmes. Visit the Student Enrolment Centre for more information.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will give you any information that you need on the range of scholarships and bursaries available to Wits students. Tel: 717-1070/1076
What is the closing date for the Postgraduate Merit Award?
The closing date for the PG Merit Award is the 31 August.
Where do I get help with my Academic work at Wits?
Who can help me to choose the best curriculum for my needs?
The Wits Counselling and Careers Development Unit: The CCDU offers a careers information service, internship opportunities, information about courses at Wits, career planning interviews and a comprehensive careers resource centre. Registered students are also offered graduate job placement service, job search skills and other life skills programmes for which there is a demand. Telephone: 717-9140/9132. Enquiries 27 11 717 9130
Who can I speak to if I have personal problems that are not related to my degree?
The Counselling and Careers Unit gives support to students in a crisis or needing help for all problems. Telephone: 011 717 9140/32
Who do I contact to find out more about the Faculty of Humanities
