What it costs and how to pay
The first degree costs about R40,000 to R70,000 a year at a university. Honours and Master's cost more and are harder to fund. Plan for a long study path of about seven years.
The first degree is the easy part to fund. Honours and Master's are harder, because NSFAS mostly pays for your first degree only.
NSFAS
NSFAS pays for your first degree (fees, room, and living money) at a public university, if your family earns under R350,000 a year. It does not usually pay for Honours or Master's.
Learn more →University and NRF bursaries
For Honours and Master's, look at university merit bursaries and the NRF (National Research Foundation), which funds postgraduate study.
Learn more →Other bursaries
Some hospitals, provinces, and companies give psychology bursaries. The Department of Health funds some clinical psychology posts.
Learn more →Ready to apply?
When you have picked a way in, apply before the closing date.
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