Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science
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About this qualification
This is a Bachelor of Arts qualification focused on Geographical Information Science within the field of Physical Planning, Design and Management. It relates to the use and understanding of geographic information in contexts connected with planning and spatial management.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in geographical information, spatial planning, physical planning, design and management, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to further study or work involving geographical information and physical planning, design and management. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of geographical information science concepts
- Working with geographic or spatial information
- Awareness of physical planning, design and management contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts: Geographical Information Science
- SAQA ID
- 63689
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 362
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- SGB GISc
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is open for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, including any academic or subject prerequisites.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether any practical, project-based or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 63689, NQF level and credit information with the provider before making an enrolment decision.