List of Universities Offering Psychology In South Africa

You are reading this post because you want to find out the Universities that offer Psychology in South Africa. You have probably heard or read about the exciting career opportunities that come with earning a degree in this field of endeavor.

In this article, we supply you with that information, and we also tell you more about the universities, the psychology degrees they offer, and such basic information about the programs. Then we provide their contact details for you to get more information.

But before we start on the list, we think it’s a good idea to make a brief statement on what psychology is.

List of Universities Offering Psychology In South Africa

Cornerstone Institute

Cornerstone Institute offers the following psychology programs accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) B psych equivalent (Registered Counselor) 

Tel: +27 21 488 0050

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cornerstone.ac.za

 

University of Fort Hare

The University of Fort Hare has only Masters Degree Courses accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa.  They are MA Counseling Psychology and MA Industrial Psychology.

Tel: 040 653 2312

Website: www.uth.ac.za

 

Free State University

Free State University has only Post Graduate Degrees accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. The degree programs are M Soc Sci Clinical Psychology and M Soc Sci Counseling Psychology.

Tel: 0514012114

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ufs.ac.za

 

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. The undergraduate programs are B Psych Equivalent (Psychometry), BA/BCOM (Hons) Industrial and Organizational Psychology, B Psych (Registered Counselor), while the postgraduate programs are MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, MA/MCOM Industrial Psychology.

Tel: 041 504 1111

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nmmu.ac.za

 

NorthWest University, Mafikeng Campus

At the Mafikeng Campus of NorthWest University, the accredited psychology program is a postgraduate one. After completion of study, the student gets his MA/MSOC SCI in Clinical Psychology.

Tel: (+27 18) 386 2111

Website: www.nwu.ac.za

NorthWest University, VAAL Triangle Campus

At the VAAL Triangle Campus of the NorthWest University, there are several psychology options for both fresh students and postgraduates. The undergraduate programs are B Psych Program, B Psych Equivalent Program, Psychometry, while the Postgraduate program is MCOM/ MA Industrial Psychology.

Tel: +27 16 910 3111

Website: www.nwu.ac.uk

NorthWest University, Potchefstroom Campus

At the Potchefstroom Campus of the Northwest University, the programs accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa are: MA/MSC Clinical Psychology, MA/MSC Counseling Psychology, MCOM /MA Industrial Psychology, MA/MSC in Industrial Psychology. Undergraduate programs available are BCOM (HONS)/ BA (HONS) Industrial Psych/ Bsc (HONS) Psychology.

Tel: (+27 18) 299 1111 

Website: www.nwu.ac.uk

 

Rhodes University 

Rhodes University offers Post Graduate psychology programs accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology. 

Tel: 0466038148

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ru.ac.za

 

Sefako Makgatho

Sefako Makgatho University offers a post-graduate psychology program accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. The program is M sc Clinical Psychology

Tel: 012 521 4203

Website: www.smu.ac.za

 

South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

Cape Town and Johannesburg

You can study psychology at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) you can obtain the following degrees after successfully completing the programs. B PSYCH (Registered Counselor) B PSYCH (Registered Counselor Equivalent).

Tel: 0860771111

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sacap.edu.za

 

Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University offers a wide range of psychology programs accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. Most of the programs are designed to make the students grounded in the educational aspect of psychology. The programs are MA Clinical and Community Counseling Psychology, MEd Educational Psychology, BEd Hons Educational Psychology, B Psych Equivalent (Psychometry), and  MCOM Industrial Psychology.

Tel: 021 808 4654

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sun.ac.za

 

 University of South Africa

At the University of South Africa, you can study for the following psychology programs: MA Clinical Psychology, MA Research Psychology MCOM Industrial/ Organizational Psychology.

Tel: 012 429  3111

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.unisa.ac.za

 

University of Cape Town

At the University of Cape Town, you can study for degrees in the following programs: MA Clinical Psychology, MA / M SO SCI / M Sc Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 

Tel: 012 650 2105

Email: [email protected]

 

University of Johannesburg

At the University of Johannesburg, you can get the following degrees that are accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa: MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, MEd Educational Psychology, MA Industrial Psychology, B Psych Equivalent (Psychometry). 

Tel: 011 559 2637

Email: myfuture @uj.ac.za

Website: www.uj.ac.za

 

University of Kwazulu Natal

At the University of Kwazulu Natal, you can study for MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, MA Industrial Psychology degrees. They are accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa.

Tel: 033 260 5166

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ukzn.ac.za

 

University of Limpopo

The University of Limpopo is accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa to offer B PSYCH (Registered Counselor) and MA Clinical Psychology programs. To find out more, please contact them with the information provided below.

Tel: 015 268 2140

Website: www.ul.ac.za

 

University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria offers MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, MEd Educational Psychology, MA Research Psychology, and MA Industrial Psychology programs all accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. Contact the university with the information below to find out more.

Tel: 012 420 4111

Website: www.up.ac.za

 

University of the Western Cape

At the University of the Western Cape, you can obtain the following degrees all accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. They are MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, MA Research Psychology, and MA Industrial Psychology.

Tel: 021 959 2911

[email protected]

Website: www.uwc.ac.za

 

University of the Witwatersrand 

At Wits University you can obtain the following degrees: M Ed (Educational Psychology), MA Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, MA Community Based Counseling, MA Clinical Psychology, and MA Research Psychology.

Tel: 011 717 1102

Website: www.wits.ac.za

 

University of Venda

The University of Venda, the Psychological Society of South Africa has accredited the following program:  B Psych (Registered Counselor). Contact the school for more information with the information below. 

Tel: 015 962 8000

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.univen.ac.za

 

University of Zululand

At the University of Zululand, you can study for the following accredited degree: MA Educational Psychology. This is accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa. For more information pls contact the school.

Tel: 035 902 6624

Website: www.uzulu.ac.za

 

Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University is accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa to offer the following program:  B Psych Registered Counselor for more information please contact the university.

Tel: 047 502 2327

Website: www.wsu.ac.za        

Psychology- A Definition

Psychology is the science of studying and understanding human behavior. Psychology is the study of the mind, thought processes, feelings, and behavior. Psychologists try to understand why people behave the way they do, and also to predict what a person might do under certain circumstances.

What Good Can Come From Psychology

Psychologists are highly sought after in the fields of product designs, advertising, crime prevention, and law enforcement. A person who excels as a psychologist can become an academic, while still consulting for companies, and law enforcement. 

Now that you know what psychology is, and how it can help you, you are probably thinking ‘how can I qualify to be a psychologist?’ the following paragraphs tell you what universities you can apply to in South Africa, so as to obtain your psychology degree, and thus fulfill your dream of becoming a psychologist. 

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Conclusion:

The Psychological Society of South Africa is the Umbrella Body and Regulator of Psychology in South Africa. The courses and universities offering psychology in South Africa listed above are accredited by the Psychological Society of South Africa to give students a solid and workable knowledge of Psychology. After completing the programs and being inducted into society, the sky is the limit. There is nothing that you cannot achieve.

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