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Bachelor of Arts

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SAQA ID9051
NQF Level7
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts is a Level 7, 360-credit higher-education qualification in the Cultural Studies subfield. It provides a broad academic foundation for engaging with culture, society and related areas of human inquiry, although the specific subjects and curriculum are not confirmed here.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in pursuing broad academic study related to cultural studies and who want to develop a foundation that may be relevant to further study or work involving cultural, social or humanities-oriented contexts. Suitability depends on the institution's current admission requirements and the subjects offered.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may provide a broad foundation for further study and for work that values academic understanding of cultural and social contexts. No specific related career pathways are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Critical engagement with cultural and social issues
  • Academic reading, research and analysis
  • Written and verbal communication in humanities-oriented contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts
SAQA ID
9051
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
360
Field
2
Subfield
Cultural Studies
Originator
University of Witwatersrand
Registration end in source dataset
Not specified in source
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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