Advanced Postgraduate Diploma: Political Science
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About this qualification
This is an advanced postgraduate qualification in Political Science, located within the Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship subfield. It represents higher-level study of political and public-policy contexts and carries 128 credits at NQF level 7.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in advanced study related to political science, public policy, politics or democratic citizenship. This is general guidance only; prospective learners should confirm the qualification's admission requirements and current availability with the relevant institution.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development of knowledge relevant to political science and public-policy contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no approved related careers are mapped to this qualification in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analysis of political and public-policy issues
- Understanding of politics and democratic citizenship contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Postgraduate Diploma: Political Science
- SAQA ID
- 15078
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration end date was 30 June 2009 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm whether the qualification is still available for enrolment and whether the relevant institution is authorised to offer it.
- Check the institution's current admission requirements.
- Ask the institution about the assessment arrangements and any study, attendance or workplace-related requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 15078, NQF level and credit value directly with the institution and SAQA before making enrolment or payment decisions.