Bachelor of Arts Honours: General Economics
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About this qualification
This is an honours-level university qualification focused on general economics within the Finance, Economics and Accounting field. It represents advanced study at NQF level 8 and carries 160 credits. The available information indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people seeking advanced academic study in economics or who want to deepen their understanding of economics within a higher-education setting. Suitability depends on the institution’s current offering and admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development of an economics-focused academic or analytical profile. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are identified in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding and analysing economic concepts
- Analytical thinking in an economics context
- Academic study and communication relating to economics
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: General Economics
- SAQA ID
- 14875
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 160
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any applicable study or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification title, credits and NQF level remain the same in the provider’s current offering.