75 Best Bachelor's Programs in South Africa

Across South Africa, 5 universities offer 75 Bachelor's programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Pretoria, University of Fort Hare and Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Audiology

University of Pretoria — The BA in Audiology at the University of Pretoria is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of audiology and its related practices. The course cove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Fine Arts 4-year programme

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program at the University of Pretoria is designed for creative individuals who wish to pursue a comprehensive foundation in visual arts....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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3Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Fine Arts 5-year programme

University of Pretoria — The BA in Fine Arts at the University of Pretoria is a comprehensive 5-year programme designed for students eager to explore the realms of visual art, creativity, and art...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

5 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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4Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Information Design

University of Pretoria — Course OverviewThe BA in Information Design at the University of Pretoria is an interdisciplinary degree that combines elements of graphic design, information architectur...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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5Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA in Speech-Language Pathology

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Pretoria is an enriching program that prepares students to assess and treat communication and swall...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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6Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Languages

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Languages at the University of Pretoria equips students with a comprehensive understanding of language structures, cultural...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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7Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Law

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Law at the University of Pretoria offers a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and their practical applications....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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8Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University of Pretoria — The BA specialising in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at the University of Pretoria provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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9Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

BA specialising in Visual Studies

University of Pretoria — The BA specialising in Visual Studies at the University of Pretoria is designed to immerse students in the rich realm of visual culture, empowering them to critically ana...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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10Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3-year programme

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at the University of Pretoria offers an in-depth exploration of various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. This three...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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11Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice [BCMP]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) at the University of Pretoria is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the h...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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12Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Clothing Retail Management [BConSci]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Clothing Retail Management at the University of Pretoria offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students wit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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13Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Food Management [BConSci]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Food Management at the University of Pretoria prepares students for the complexities of managing food systems and underst...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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14Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BChD]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) at the University of Pretoria is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a su...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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15Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Dietetics [BDietetics]

University of Pretoria — Overview of the Bachelor of DieteticsThe Bachelor of Dietetics program at the University of Pretoria equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to exc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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16Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Divinity [BDiv]

University of Pretoria — The Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) program at the University of Pretoria offers an in-depth exploration of theological studies, preparing students for a range of ministry an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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17Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Drama [BDram] 3-year programme

University of Pretoria — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Drama (BDram) is a comprehensive three-year program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of performance and theatre. This cour...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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18Bachelor's Degree

QS World #362 #4 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Multimedia [BIS]

University of Pretoria — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Information Science specializing in Multimedia (BIS) at the University of Pretoria offers students a comprehensive understanding of the rel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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19Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (Economics stream)

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce in Economics stream at the University of Fort Hare offers a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their real-world applications. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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20Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (Economics stream) (Extended Programme)

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce (Economics stream) (Extended Programme) at the University of Fort Hare is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in both economic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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21Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (Extended Programme)

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce (Extended Programme) at the University of Fort Hare is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles and practices,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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22Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Psychology stream)

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology stream at the University of Fort Hare is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of human behaviour in the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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23Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Psychology stream) (Extended Programme)

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Psychology stream) (Extended Programme) at the University of Fort Hare is designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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24Bachelor's Degree

#16 in South Africa South Africa

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology

University of Fort Hare — The Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Fort Hare provides students with a comprehensive understanding of communication disorders and th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Pretoria at #362 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Pretoria has the largest research record in this group, with 3,266,028 citations and an h-index of 428.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (22), Medicine & Health Sciences (8), Languages & Linguistics (5) and Arts, Design & Architecture (5). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Univerisity of Mpumalanga offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Africa for Bachelor's?

University of Pretoria (QS World #362), University of Fort Hare (#16 in South Africa) and Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (#23 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's courses start in South Africa?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in South Africa?

Univerisity of Mpumalanga, with 23, ahead of University of Pretoria (18).

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