The University of South Africa (UNISA) offers a diverse range of Honours degree qualifications for students looking to deepen their academic knowledge and specialize in their chosen field. As Africa’s largest open distance learning institution, UNISA provides students across South Africa and beyond the opportunity to study flexibly and affordably.
Whether you’re advancing your studies in Education, Science, Engineering, Arts, Commerce, or Theology, UNISA has an Honours programme designed to match your academic and career goals in 2026.
What Is an Honours Degree?
An Honours degree is a postgraduate qualification completed after a Bachelor’s degree. It usually spans one year full-time or two years part-time and often includes a research component. It prepares students for higher academic study (such as a Master’s) or professional specialization in fields such as psychology, education, theology, business, and science.
How to Apply for a UNISA Honours Degree
To apply, visit the official UNISA qualifications page:
Click here to explore all qualifications
You must:
- Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree
- Meet the programme-specific admission requirements
- Apply within the official UNISA application window
List of UNISA Honours Degrees for 2026
Bachelor of Arts Honours
- African Languages
- African Politics
- Afrikaans (Language / Literature)
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Archives and Records Management
- Art History
- Biblical Archaeology / Biblical Studies (NT/OT)
- Classical Studies
- Corrections Management
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- English Studies
- Environmental Management
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Gender Studies
- History
- Integrated Organisational Communication
- International Politics
- Islamic Studies
- Linguistics
- Media Studies
- Modern European Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
- Police Science
- Politics
- Psychology (Applied, Community & Health, Counselling)
- Religious Studies
- Social Behavioural Studies (HIV-AIDS)
- Sociology
- Theory of Literature
- Translation Studies
- Visual Multimedia Arts
Bachelor of Commerce Honours
- Business Informatics
- Business Management
- Economics
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling
- Industrial & Organisational Psychology
- Logistics
- Marketing Management
- Tourism Management
- Transport Economics
Bachelor of Administration Honours
- Public Administration
Bachelor of Education Honours
- General BEd Honours
- Adult Continuing Education & Training
- Agricultural Sciences, Tech & Management in Education
- Curriculum Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Educational Leadership and Management
- History of Education
- Inclusive Education
- ICT in Education
- International & Comparative Education
- Language, Arts & Culture in Education
- Mathematics Education
- Open Distance & e-Learning (ODeL)
- Philosophy of Education
- Psychology of Education
- Science Education
- Sociology of Education
- Technology Education
Bachelor of Science Honours
- Applied Mathematics
- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Monitoring & Modelling
- Geography
- Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology)
- Mathematics
- Operations Research
- Physics
- Statistics (New Curriculum)
Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours
- Consumer Science Honours (98104)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours
- Chemical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Water Engineering
Bachelor of Information Science Honours
- Information Science (90072)
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours
- Management Accounting (98354)
Bachelor of Musicology Honours
- Musicology (98578)
Bachelor of Theology Honours
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Spirituality
- Church History
- Missiology
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Practical Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Theological Ethics
Why Study Your Honours at UNISA?
- Fully Online & Flexible: Study from anywhere in South Africa or internationally
- Affordable Fees: Competitive tuition compared to traditional universities
- Recognized & Accredited: UNISA qualifications are respected locally and abroad
- Wide Range of Fields: Choose from over 100 Honours qualifications
Final Thoughts
If you’ve completed your Bachelor’s degree and are ready to take the next step, UNISA’s Honours programmes offer the academic depth and flexibility to help you grow. With dozens of options across various disciplines, you can find a qualification tailored to your field, passion, or career path.
Explore all UNISA Honours qualifications and apply online here:
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Register-to-study-through-Unisa/Undergraduate-&-honours-qualifications/Find-your-qualification-&-choose-your-modules/All-qualifications