2. Challenges and Opportunities in the BAppSocSci degree What it is not: 1.A vocational programme 2.A life skills programme 3.A ‘soft’ programme 4.A short (duration) programme 5.A competency-based programme with clear vocational outcomes 6.A Certificate or Diploma programme What it is: 1.An academic programme 2.A rigorous programme 3.A demanding programme 4.A long (duration) programme 5.A competency-based programme with clear academic outcomes 6.A research-based programme 7.A programme leading to post graduate study opportunities

3. Challenges and Opportunities in the BAppSocSci degree

4. Get ready for the BAppSocSci degree A Bachelor’s degree has as the primary purpose of providing a well-rounded, broad education that equips graduates with the knowledge base, theory and methodology of disciplines, and enables them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic or professional context. Principles and theory are emphasised as a basis for entry into the labour market, professional training, postgraduate studies, or professional practice in a wide range of careers. (HEQF 2007: 23).

5. Get ready for the BAppSocSci degree A Bachelor’s degree meets the minimum entry requirements for admission to an Honours Degree in a cognate discipline or Postgraduate Diploma programme. Graduates of the BAppSocSci programme are able to pursue a number of postgraduate study options. The degree is built around specific core competencies and key learning outcomes for which the institution is accountable.

6. Get ready for the BAppSocSci degree

7. 1.Formative and summative assessments including examinations; 2.Strict grading of assessments; 3.Academic writing skills – APA guidelines; constructing an academic paper; careful attention to plagiarism; research ability; reading and writing skills and accuracy; use of Ebscohost, Jstor resources; 4.Use the library in order to be able to cite a variety of academic sources; 5. Raw grades versus moderated grades.

8. Get going in the BAppSocSci degree SACAP provides: 1.Academic support – literacy, numeracy and research resources as well as comprehensive module outlines 2.Educator support 3.Library support 4.Registrar support 5.Financial support 6.Emotional support 7.Learning Management System (MySacap) support SACAP does not compensate for: 1.Mediocrity 2.Inattentiveness – cellphone, ipad distractions in class! 3.Non-use/poor use of library and research facilities 4.Non-use/poor use of MySacap 5.Non-attendance

9. Get going in the BAppSocSci degree Study tips: 1.Take notes 2.Ask lots of questions 3.Seek out support – if you don’t understand something ASK! 4.Prepare for assessments and exams 5.Do the reading 6.Plan ahead 7.Realize that credit value of a module COUNTS towards something 8.An academic programme does require A LOT of care and diligence

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