BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS (ECONOMICS)
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Arts Honours (Economics) is an NQF level 8 higher-education qualification focused on advanced study in economics. It carries 120 credits and is located in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield of the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit graduates or other eligible applicants seeking further academic study in economics and an advanced foundation for economics-related analytical, research or policy interests. Admission should not be assumed from this description alone.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to economics-related analytical, research, policy and financial contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Economic analysis
- Analytical reasoning
- Research-oriented thinking
- Interpretation of economic and financial information
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS (ECONOMICS)
- SAQA ID
- 114147
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
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