Bachelor of Arts Honours: History
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 8 honours-level qualification focused on the advanced study of History. It represents 126 credits and is associated with the Traditions, History and Legacies subfield within the HEQSF. The available record identifies the University of North West as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people seeking advanced academic engagement with History and historical traditions, legacies and interpretation. Whether it is suitable depends on the applicant’s prior qualifications, the provider’s requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or history-related development by building on advanced study in History, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Historical analysis
- Critical interpretation of historical evidence
- Academic research and written communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: History
- SAQA ID
- 19452
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 126
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Traditions History and Legacies
- Originator
- University of North West
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification information matches the official SAQA and institutional records.
- Check the applicable admission requirements with the provider; these are not specified in the available information.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any study, research or workplace-related requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the recorded registration history affects enrolment or completion.
- Check the qualification title, SAQA ID 19452, NQF level and credit value against current official records.