St Augustine College of South Africa Courses Offered 2024-2025
CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES OFFERED
The College has been accredited by the national Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), through the Council for Higher Education (CHE), to offer the following qualifications:
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Title of College |
St Augustine College of South Africa |
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Abbreviation |
St Augustine ZA |
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Title of Qualification |
Minimum Length Mode of Instruction |
NQF Level credits |
Abbreviation |
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Higher Certificate in Biblical Studies |
2 yrs p-t distance |
NQF level 5 120 credits |
Higher Cert Biblical Studies |
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Bachelor of Arts |
3 yrs f-t 6 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 7 384 credits |
BA |
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Bachelor of Commerce (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) |
3 yrs f-t 6 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 7 400 credits |
BCom (PPE) |
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Bachelor of Theology |
3 yrs f-t 6 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 7 400 credits |
BTh |
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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Peace Studies |
2yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 8 120 credits |
BA(Hons) (PS) |
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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy |
2yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 8 120 credits |
BA(Hons) (Phil) |
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Bachelor of Education Honours (Religious and Values Education) * |
2yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 8 120 credits |
B.Ed.(Hons) (Relig and Values Ed) |
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Bachelor of Theology Honours |
2 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 8 120 credits |
BTh(Hons) |
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Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics |
2 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 9 200 credits |
MPhil (Applied Ethics) |
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Master of Philosophy in Culture and Education |
2 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 9 200 credits |
MPhil (Culture and Education) |
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Master of Philosophy in Philosophy |
2 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 9 200 credits |
MPhil (Philosophy) |
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Master of Philosophy in Theology |
2 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 9 200 credits |
MPhil (Theology) |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy |
4 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 10 360 credits |
DPhil (Philosophy) |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology |
4 yrs p-t contact |
NQF level 10 360 credits |
DPhil (Theology) |
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* This programme is in abeyance for 2020 |
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(Abbreviations for titles of the College and of the qualifications have been approved by Senate.)
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MODE OF INSTRUCTION AT THE COLLEGE
Contact, with the exception of the Higher Certificate in Biblical Studies, which is offered as a distance learning programme.
The degrees of Doctor are undertaken by means of study and research under the guidance of a supervisor and the submission of a thesis.
The degrees of Master are all offered either by course work and a mini-dissertation or by Research Only and the submission of a dissertation.
The degrees of Honours are offered by course work and a Research Project. The latter is undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor.
The Bachelor degrees are offered on a full-time basis with a semesterised timetable. The BCom (PPE) and the BTh are also offered on a part-time basis.
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The College believes firmly in academic freedom. It is committed to maintaining a reputation for high academic standards associated with its accreditation status from the National Department of Education. Its graduates are recognised and valued anywhere in the world.
Through the international network of Catholic universities and the rich tradition of Catholic tertiary education, St Augustine College has access to a wide pool of eminent academics, both locally and abroad. It shares those riches for the common good of South Africa. Every formal examination, every mini-dissertation and every dissertation and thesis is subject to assessment by both internal assessors and external moderators either in South Africa or abroad.
The language of instruction at the College is English and all assignments, examinations and assessments are in English. There are two exceptions to this, namely, in the degree of Master of Philosophy and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy where a candidate may be given special permission under certain conditions, to present his or her dissertation or thesis in a language other than English.