Courses Offered in South Africa: Explore Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Vocational Options

Here is a general list of common courses offered in South Africa across various educational levels and institutions:

1. Undergraduate Courses

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  • English Literature
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Journalism

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)

  • Environmental Science
  • Computer Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Geography

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Business Management
  • Human Resource Management

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering

• Bachelor of Education (BEd)

  • Foundation Phase Teaching
  • Intermediate Phase Teaching
  • Senior Phase Teaching

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

  • General Law
  • Commercial Law
  • International Law
  • Constitutional Law

2. Postgraduate Courses

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Leadership and Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Entrepreneurship

• Master of Science (MSc)

  • Data Science
  • Physics
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering

• Master of Arts (MA)

  • International Relations
  • Creative Writing
  • Film Studies

• Master of Law (LLM)

  • Corporate Law
  • Labour Law
  • Tax Law

• Postgraduate Diplomas

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

3. Vocational and Technical Courses

• National Certificate Courses

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
  • Construction Management
  • Automotive Engineering

• Diplomas

  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Event Management
  • Media Studies
  • Fashion Design
  • Film and Television Production

4. Online and Short Courses

• Digital Marketing
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Web Development
• Creative Writing
• Leadership and Personal Development
• Coding and Programming
• Financial Planning

5. Health-related Courses

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Dentistry
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Public Health
• Dietician
• Radiography

6. Agriculture and Environmental Studies

• Agricultural Management
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Environmental Science
• Conservation Biology
• Sustainable Development

7. Art and Design Courses

• Fine Arts
• Graphic Design
• Fashion Design
• Interior Design
• Photography
• Animation and Multimedia
• Film and Media Studies

These courses are offered by various universities, technical colleges, and online platforms in South Africa. The selection may vary by institution, and many universities offer specific programs suited to the local and international job markets.

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

• Agricultural Management Courses
• Animal Science Courses
• Environmental Science Courses
• Horticulture Courses
• Forestry Courses
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Courses

Arts & Humanities

• History Courses
• Philosophy Courses
• Languages and Literature Courses
• Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture) Courses
• Performing Arts (Music, Theatre, Dance) Courses
• Cultural Studies Courses
• Visual Arts Courses
• Film and Media Studies Courses

Business, Commerce & Management

• Business Administration Courses
• Economics Courses
• Marketing Courses
• Accounting Courses
• Finance Courses
• Human Resource Management Courses
• Entrepreneurship Courses
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management Courses
• Public Relations Courses
• Project Management Courses

7. Health Sciences & Medicine

• Medicine (MBChB) Courses
• Nursing Courses
• Pharmacy Courses
• Physiotherapy Courses
• Occupational Therapy Courses
• Dentistry Courses
• Public Health Courses
• Medical Laboratory Sciences Courses
• Radiology Courses
• Paramedicine Courses

8. Law & Legal Studies

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Courses
• Constitutional Law Courses
• International Law Courses
• Corporate Law Courses
• Environmental Law Courses
• Criminal Justice Courses

9. Life Sciences & Biological Sciences

• Biology Courses
• Biochemistry Courses
• Biotechnology Courses
• Genetics Courses
• Microbiology Courses
• Zoology Courses
• Botany Courses
• Ecology Courses

13. Nursing & Allied Health Professions

• Nursing (General, Midwifery) Courses
• Clinical Psychology Courses
• Medical Social Work Courses
• Audiology Courses
• Optometry Courses
• Speech Therapy Courses
• Dietetics and Nutrition Courses

14. Social Sciences

• Sociology Courses
• Psychology Courses
• Anthropology Courses
• Political Science Courses
• International Relations Courses
• Social Work Courses
• Criminology Courses

15. Sports Science & Physical Education

• Sports Management Courses
• Coaching Science Courses
• Sports Psychology Courses
• Exercise Science Courses
• Biokinetics Courses
• Physical Education Courses

Computer Science & Information Technology

• Computer Science Courses
• Software Engineering Courses
• Information Systems Courses
• Cybersecurity Courses
• Data Science Courses
• Artificial Intelligence Courses
• Web Development Courses
• Game Development Courses

Education & Teaching

• Early Childhood Education Courses
• Primary Education Courses
• Secondary Education Courses
• Special Needs Education Courses
• Adult Education Courses
• Educational Management Courses
• Curriculum Development Courses

Engineering & Technology

• Civil Engineering Courses
• Electrical Engineering Courses
• Mechanical Engineering Courses
• Chemical Engineering Courses
• Industrial Engineering Courses
• Mechatronics Courses
• Aerospace Engineering Courses
• Biomedical Engineering Courses

10. Mathematics & Physical Sciences

• Mathematics Courses
• Applied Mathematics Courses
• Statistics Courses
• Physics Courses
• Chemistry Courses
• Actuarial Science Courses

11. Media, Journalism & Communications

• Journalism Courses
• Media Studies Courses
• Communication Studies Courses
• Public Relations Courses
• Advertising Courses
• Film and Television Production Courses
• Digital Media Courses

12. Natural & Environmental Sciences

• Environmental Management Courses
• Geology Courses
• Geography Courses
• Conservation Science Courses
• Earth Sciences Courses
• Marine Biology Courses
• Wildlife Management Courses

16. Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Arts

• Hospitality Management Courses
• Tourism Management Courses
• Hotel Management Courses
• Event Planning Courses
• Culinary Arts Courses
• Restaurant Management Courses

17. Trades & Technical Skills

• Plumbing Courses
• Electrical Installations Courses
• Carpentry Courses
• Welding Courses
• Automotive Repair Courses
• Construction Technology Courses
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) Courses

18. Architecture, Planning & Design

• Architecture Courses
• Urban and Regional Planning Courses
• Interior Design Courses
• Landscape Architecture Courses
• Quantity Surveying Courses
• Industrial Design Courses

19. Veterinary Sciences

• Veterinary Medicine Courses
• Animal Health Courses
• Veterinary Nursing Courses
• Veterinary Technology Courses

20. Theology & Religious Studies

• Theology Courses
• Religious Studies Courses
• Christian Ministry Courses
• Islamic Studies Courses
• Comparative Religion Courses