• School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics

    Undergraduate Application Information

  • Undergraduate Application Information

    • The School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics is known for its vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It has an excellent track record in competitive research output and aims to attract the best prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students can look forward to studying with a group of internationally-recognised scholars in a school with a high level of collegiality and national and international research recognition and collaboration.

    A Message from the DeanProfessor David Spurret

    It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics website. The school comprises five disciplines, operating on two campuses of UKZN. They are as follows: Classics (Howard College), Ethics (Pietermaritzburg), Religion (Howard College and Pietermaritzburg), Philosophy (Howard College and Pietermaritzburg) and Theology (Pietermaritzburg). Some of these disciplines are home to a variety of specialized programmes, including focused research degrees. We offer undergraduate majors as well as research degrees, up to PhD, in these five disciplinary areas.

    In addition to around 35 permanent academic staff, we have an active complement of emeritus, associate and honorary staff, including some in partner institutions. We are supported by a team of 7 members of the professional staff. Across both campuses, nearly 6000 students enroll in our courses annually, and we have over 200 students pursuing graduate degrees.

    Available & Offered Courses by the School

    B A (General)

    KN-H-BA2
    [48-28 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/ Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5.
    Howard College Campus

    B Soc Sc (General)

    KN-H-SO2
    [48-28 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 4
    Howard College Campus

    B A (General)

    KN-P-BA2
    [48-28 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/ Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5.
    Pietermaritzburg Campus

    B Soc Sc (General)

    KN-P-SO2
    [48-28 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 4
    Pietermaritzburg Campus

    BA Philosophy, Politics & Law

    KN-H-ABP
    [48-30 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/ FAL 4
    Howard College Campus

    BA Philosophy, Politics & Law

    KN-P-ABP
    [48-30 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/ FAL 4
    Pietermaritzburg Campus

    B Theology

    KN-P-BTH
    [48-30 APS] NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/ FAL 4
    Pietermaritzburg Campus

    Closing Date for ALL Above Courses

    30 September 2023

    Don't delay, apply today for the course of your choosing before the closing date.

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