First things first: If you have accepted your offer to study BA Fine Arts (Mainstream, 4-year plan) and want to register as a first year student for this degree, you are on the right page. If not, head over to the main menu to select the correct page.
REGISTERING FOR FIRST YEAR IN BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS
DEGREE CODE: 14251
PROGRAMME CODE: B1425
ACADEMIC PLAN CODE: BC140025
STEP 1
Registering for Compulsory Major 1 (80 credits): Fine Arts
What to do: Register ALL FOUR of the following compulsory modules:
XBHK1505 (Sculpture)
XGFK1505 (Printmaking)
XSKN1505 (Painting)
XTKN1505 (Drawing and New Media)
STEP 2
Compulsory Major 2 (32 credits): Art History and Image Studies
What to do: Register ALL TWO of the following compulsory modules:
HKGK1514 (Image Interpretation in Art History)
HKWS1624 (Studying Visual Culture and Media)
STEP 3
Compulsory Limited Option (32 credits)
Select modules carrying 32 credits in the first year from any subject from another programme that can be combined with Fine Arts.
What to do: Register ALL TWO modules of one compulsory elective in the list below (one module is for the first semester, and the second for the second semester, except where indicated otherwise).
Before you do this, first read the information below on choosing an elective:
You must choose one elective, but you may not select more than one. Choose any elective from the list below that does not clash with your timetable or your Art History Major modules (HKGK1514 or HKWS1624).
Popular choices include Psychology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, but select based on your interests. If you plan to pursue Art Therapy, Psychology is recommended.
Please take note that you will continue with the same elective in your second year.
Also, take note that some elective modules have certain prerequisites, meaning that you will only be able to select this elective in the event that you meet certain criteria. For example, if you are interested in selecting Classical Studies (CLCC1514 and CLLC1624), you need to have at least 65% for your first language or 70% in your first additional language in Grade 12. Keep an eye out for these prerequisites when going through the list.
Please ensure that at least 16 of the 32 credits are on NQF level 6. Consult the 2026 Humanities Rulebook for more information.
Note: Business Studies is not included in the list below as it usually clashes with your Art History and Image Studies (HKGK1514 or HKWS1624) modules. Classical Languages is also not included in the list below, because in the second year of Classical Languages, the credits exceed the limit, and you need to take the same elective in the first and second years, thus it is not included as a suggested option in your first year. If you do decide to select Classical Languages, please be aware that the credit load will be heavier in your second year.
List of electives:AFNO1614 & AFNO1624 (Afrikaans and Dutch)
[Prerequisite: Afrikaans home language in Grade 12]
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
AFRT1514 & AFRL1624 (Afrikaans)
[Prerequisite: Afrikaans additional language in grade 12]
* Please take note that you will only be able to register for AFRT1514 now, and that you can only register for AFRL1624 in the second semester
or
HNES1514 & HNES1624 (Ancient Near Eastern Studies)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
ANTI1514 & ANTC1624 (Anthropology)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
ARAB1514 & ARAB1624 (Arabic)
* Please take note that you will only be able to register for ARAB1514 now, and that you can only register for ARAB1624 in the second semester
or
CLCC1514 & CLLC1624 (Classical Studies)
[Prerequisite: At least 65% in student's first language/70% in first additional language] * Please take note that you will only be able to register for CLCC1514 now, and that you can only register for CLLC1624 in the second semester
or
CSCC1514 & CSCC1624 (Classical Studies)
[Prerequisite: At least 65% in student's first language/70% in first additional language] * Please take note that you will only be able to register for CSCC1514 now, and that you can only register for CSCC1624 in the second semester
or
CRIM1514 & CRIM1624 (Criminology)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
ENGL1514 & ENGL1624 (English)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
GERM1614 & GERM1624 (German non-beginner)
[Prerequisite: Matric German with a final mark of +-70% or equivalent] * Please take note that you will only be able to register for GERM1614 now, and that you can only register for GERM1624 in the second semester
or
HEBR1514 & HEBR1624 (Hebrew)
* Please take note that you will only be able to register for HEBR1514 now, and that you can only register for HEBR1624 in the second semester
or
HIST1534 & HIST1644 (History)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
HLIN1514 & HLIN1644 (Linguistics)
* Please take note that you will only be able to register for HLIN1514 now, and that you can only register for HLIN1644 in the second semester
or
PSIN1514 & PSDE1624 (Psychology)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
EPAM1514 & EPAM1624 (Public Administration and Management)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
or
SOCI1514 & SOCI1624 (Sociology)
*Please take note that you need to register for both these modules
STEP 4
Compulsory Modules (52 credits)
What to do: Register for ALL FOUR of the following:
CSIL1561 (Computer Literacy)
FYSH1512 & FYSH1522 (Undergraduate Core Module)
CALH1508 (Critical Academic Literacies)
