Bachelor of Arts Honours in Gender Studies
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Gender Studies is an NQF level 8 HEQSF qualification focused on advanced academic engagement with gender as an area of study within the General Social Science field. It represents honours-level study following an appropriate prior degree or qualification, although specific admission rules are not supplied here.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit graduates who want to deepen their academic understanding of gender and related social-science issues, or who are considering further study, research or work in areas where gender analysis is relevant. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic development and may be relevant to roles or activities involving social-science research, gender analysis or related community and organisational contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Critical analysis of gender-related issues
- Academic research and inquiry
- Social-science analysis
- Written and oral communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Gender Studies
- SAQA ID
- 96588
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- General Social Science
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Check that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited for the intended offering.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements, including any prerequisite qualification or subject requirements.
- Ask the provider about the curriculum, assessment methods, research expectations and whether any workplace or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is accepting new enrolments and check the applicable fees, study format and completion conditions directly with the provider.