Bachelor of Arts

Persons are eligible to be admitted to study for the Bachelor of Arts if they have:

1. passed a Senate-recognised Form 7 examination or equivalent, or
2. completed the requirements for a USP Foundation Programme, or
3. admission with standing.

The Bachelor of Arts consists of:

1. 22 courses, of which eight are at 100-level, eight at 200-level and six at 300-level including 2 100-level generic courses and 2 200-level generic courses; and either
2. a single major structure composed of a major discipline, one or two minor disciplines and elective courses, where:
   1. the single major is between nine and twelve courses in one discipline, of which at least
      1. two courses are at 100-level, and
      2. two courses are at 200-level, and
      3. three courses are at 300-level
   2. the minor is between four and five courses in one discipline, of which at least
      1. two courses are at 100-level, and
      2. two courses are above 100-level
   3. the elective courses are from other than the major and minor disciplines, or
3. a double major structure composed of two major disciplines and elective courses, where
   1. each major is between six and eight courses in one discipline, of which at least:
      1. two courses are at 100-level, and
      2. two courses are at 200-level, and
      3. two courses are at 300-level
   2. the elective courses are from other than the major disciplines

Note: In some disciplines the Senate has approved variations on these single, double and minor structures