UNISA Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and Social Services)

UNISA Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and Social Services) Community and Health Psychology Course

Undergraduate & Honours Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and Social Services)

Qualification Stream: Community and Health Psychology

Qualification Code: 02313 – CHP

NQF Level: 6

Total Credits: 360

SAQA ID: 15934

APS/AS: 20

Degree Structure Rules:

The degree encompasses 30 modules, with Community and Health Psychology as the MAJOR subject.

The degree is structured into three levels:

First Level (NQF Level 5): 10 modules

Second Level (NQF Level 6): 10 modules

Third Level (NQF Level 7): 10 modules

Purpose of the Qualification:

This program aims to familiarize learners with the basic and intermediate theories of humanities and social sciences.

It seeks to provide learners with scholarly competencies, including critical thinking, elementary research methods, and effective communication skills.

The qualification is designed to prepare learners for postgraduate study and a wide range of professions, promoting critical citizenship, lateral and creative thinking, and lifelong learning.

Mode of Delivery:

This qualification is presented using both online and distance learning modes and is offered until 2025 only for students previously registered for this qualification.

Registration Information:

New and Current Unisa Students: Eligible to register only if they have received and accepted an offer of placement from Unisa.

Re-registering Students: May register for the academic year once the registration period opens.

Module Selection and Time Management:

Students need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a specific time frame to graduate.

Adherence to co-requisite and pre-requisite modules is required.

Maximum of 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year is allowed, excluding certain exceptions.

Approximately 6-8 hours per week for semester modules and 4-6 hours per week for year modules are needed for study.

Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum is divided into compulsory and elective modules across various disciplines like psychology, development studies, criminology, anthropology, and sociology.

First level focuses on foundational subjects, while the second and third levels delve deeper into specialized topics related to community and health psychology.

For a detailed breakdown of modules and further information, please refer to [Unisa’s official curriculum page for Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and Social Services].

(Note: The curriculum and module details should be directly linked to Unisa’s official page for the most accurate and updated information.)