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Department of Psychology

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Welcome to the Department of Psychology

Message form the Head of Department

Our department is committed to fostering excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, with the overarching goal of advancing knowledge and understanding of human behavior and mental processes. As a leading center for psychological education and research, we strive to cultivate an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and professional development. Our faculty members are dedicated to mentoring students and contributing to innovative research that addresses contemporary challenges in mental health, behavioral sciences, and applied psychology.

Whether you are a prospective student, a collaborator, or a visitor, I invite you to explore the diverse opportunities and initiatives that define our department. We are proud of our vibrant academic community and look forward to welcoming you to join us in our pursuit of knowledge and societal betterment.

Dr W.M. Hlengwa

Senior Lecturer and AHOD

Our latest Activities

Stay informed with our latest departmental updates

Upcoming Events

Engaging minds through research, dialogue, and discovery

Annual Psychology Research Symposium

Theme: Encourage academic exchange, highlight departmental research, and foster collaboration

Mental Health Awareness Week

Theme: Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical tools for mental wellness

Our latest Activities

Stay informed with our latest departmental updates

Departmental Events

Engaging minds through research, dialogue, and discovery

Annual Psychology Research Symposium

Theme: Encourage academic exchange, highlight departmental research, and foster collaboration

Mental Health Awareness Week

Theme: Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical tools for mental wellness

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must meet one of the following criteria:

Undergraduate Courses

  • National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Equivalent with degree endorsement (Bachelor’s pass)
  • Minimum Admission Point Score (APS)26 Points
  • English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4 (50–59%) or higher
  • Four other designated 20-credit NSC subjects (e.g., History, Geography, Life Sciences, etc.)

International Students

  • Must have qualifications verified by HESA (for undergraduates) or SAQA (for postgraduates with foreign undergraduate qualifications).

Other Admission Routes

  • Matriculation Exemption
  • Conditional Exemption (e.g., age 23+ with 4 subjects passed at E symbol)
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Age Exemption (45 years and above)

Honours Degree

Rigorous and forward-thinking 
BA Honours in Psychology

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences and/or Natural Sciences with Psychology as a major, or
  • Have achieved a minimum of 65% in their third-year Psychology modules.

Undergraduate Courses

  • National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Equivalent with degree endorsement (Bachelor’s pass)
  • Minimum Admission Point Score (APS)26 Points
  • English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4 (50–59%) or higher
  • Four other designated 20-credit NSC subjects (e.g., History, Geography, Life Sciences, etc.)

Honours Degree

Rigorous and forward-thinking 
BA Honours in Psychology

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences and/or Natural Sciences with Psychology as a major, or
  • Have achieved a minimum of 65% in their third-year Psychology modules.

International Students

  • Must have qualifications verified by HESA (for undergraduates) or SAQA (for postgraduates with foreign undergraduate qualifications).

Other Admission Routes

  • Matriculation Exemption
  • Conditional Exemption (e.g., age 23+ with 4 subjects passed at E symbol)
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Age Exemption (45 years and above)
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