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Bachelor of Arts: African Studies

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SAQA ID81751
NQF Level6
Credits384
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a Bachelor of Arts learning programme focused on African Studies within the Communication Studies subfield. It represents broad academic study of Africa and related communication perspectives at NQF level 6, with 384 credits. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018, so its current availability should not be assumed.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in academic study of Africa, African societies and cultures, and communication-related perspectives may consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further study and roles where broad humanities knowledge, communication ability and understanding of African contexts are relevant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers were supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Academic communication
  • Research and information-gathering
  • Critical analysis
  • Understanding of African contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts: African Studies
SAQA ID
81751
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
384
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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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