Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political and Conflict Studies
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit Bachelor of Arts Honours qualification at NQF Level 8, focused on political and conflict studies within the Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship subfield. It represents advanced academic study of issues connected with politics, public policy, democratic citizenship and conflict.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to politics, public policy, democratic citizenship or conflict studies might consider this qualification. Whether it is suitable depends on the provider’s admission requirements and the learner’s academic background.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic study and may be relevant to work involving political, public-policy, democratic-citizenship or conflict-related analysis. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Critical analysis of political and conflict-related issues
- Academic inquiry and research
- Understanding of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship
- Structured evaluation of complex social and political issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political and Conflict Studies
- SAQA ID
- 109290
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- Nelson Mandela University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA status of qualification 109290 before making enrolment decisions, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires current-status verification.
- Confirm that the intended provider is authorised to offer this qualification and that its offering is valid for the relevant enrolment period.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether your prior qualification and academic background meet them.
- Request the current assessment structure, qualification rules and any requirements relating to projects, research or workplace learning, where applicable.
- Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and delivery arrangements with the provider before enrolling.