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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Contemporary Art

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SAQA ID119134
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Contemporary Art is an HEQSF qualification at NQF level 8, carrying 120 credits. It is situated in the Visual Arts subfield and is intended for advanced engagement with contemporary art within a formal higher-education context.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people seeking advanced study in contemporary art and visual arts, particularly those wishing to deepen their artistic, scholarly or critical engagement with the field. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further development for work or study related to contemporary art and visual arts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Critical engagement with contemporary art
  • Visual arts inquiry and creative development
  • Communication of ideas about art and visual culture

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Contemporary Art
SAQA ID
119134
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
2
Subfield
Visual Arts
Originator
Cape Town Creative Academy (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2025-04-21
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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