Bachelor of Arts Honours: General Studies
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About this qualification
This is an honours-level Bachelor of Arts qualification at NQF Level 8, focused broadly on General Social Science rather than a single specialised discipline. It may provide an opportunity for advanced academic engagement with social-science perspectives and general studies.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit graduates seeking broad honours-level study in the social sciences, particularly those interested in developing their academic knowledge beyond an undergraduate degree. Suitability depends on the institution’s current admission rules and available study arrangements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic development and roles that value broad social-science knowledge, research awareness and analytical thinking. The available information does not identify specific related careers, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analytical thinking
- Academic inquiry
- Critical engagement with social-science issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: General Studies
- SAQA ID
- 81031
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- General Social Science
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval remains valid.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether applications or new enrolments are permitted.
- Ask the provider about the qualification structure, assessment arrangements and any research, practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 81031, NQF level and credit value directly with the provider and SAQA before making a payment or enrolling.