University Of Cape Town Faculty Humanities
University Of Cape Town Faculty Humanities
UCT Faculty of Humanities has a reputation for demanding excellence from our staff and students. We are home to some of South Africa’s most celebrated intellectuals, including award-winning composers and singers; renowned artistic directors and literary critics; world-famous novelists and poets; national policymakers and advisors to government; sought-after economists; and highly respected social science researchers.
Humanities graduates
We produce exceptional young people who possess imagination, insight, mental agility, and analytical skills. As a result of these attributes, our graduates are highly sought after both locally and abroad. Most of our students advance to postgraduate study which further enhances their skills and employment opportunities. A Humanities qualification prepares you for a multitude of career paths in the public sector, corporate workplace, and academia.
Humanities: Undergraduate
The Humanities Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:
- Bachelor of Music: General Programme
- Teacher’s Licentiate Diploma in Music
- ACE Programmes
- Advanced Certificate in Education: Life Orientation
- Advanced Certificate in Education: Mathematical Literacy
- Advanced Certificate in Education: Mathematics Education
- Advanced Certificate in Education: Multilingual
- Advanced Certificate in Education: School Management
- Advanced Certificate in Education: Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Production
- Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
- Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance
- Bachelor of Arts
please note
- For more information on these degrees and diplomas, please refer to the Humanities Teacher Handbook.
- To obtain a Bachelor of Arts in General or a Bachelor of Social Sciences, a student must study two recognized majors. (See Arts and Social Sciences Majors.) See Humanities Admission Requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs for more information.
Contact us
Humanities Undergraduate Office
For queries relating to Humanities Undergraduate admissions or student administration, please contact us using the below details –
Email: hum-ugrad@uct.ac.za
Telephone: (021) 650 2717
Humanities Postgraduate Office
For queries relating to Humanities Postgraduate admissions or student administration, please contact us using the below details –
Email: hum-postgrad@uct.ac.za
Telephone: (021) 650 5079
The Dean’s Office
Email: hum-dean@uct.ac.za
Telephone: (021) 650 3059
Communication, Marketing, and Alumni Office
Telephone: (021) 650 4358