Bachelor of Arts Honours: Development Studies
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 honours-level qualification focused on Development Studies within the broader area of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It is designed as advanced academic study beyond an initial undergraduate degree, but the available information does not confirm its detailed content, delivery arrangements or current availability.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic study related to development, public policy, politics and democratic citizenship might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic development and understanding relevant to development and public-policy-related contexts. No approved career relationships are available in the supplied information, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced academic inquiry in Development Studies
- Critical engagement with development and public-policy issues
- Analysis of political and democratic citizenship contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Development Studies
- SAQA ID
- 4553
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 168
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is still available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format, study arrangements and any academic or workplace-related requirements that may apply.
- Confirm how the qualification would fit your intended further-study or career plans.