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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Rural Development

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SAQA ID97283
NQF Level8
Credits133
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Rural Development is an NQF level 8 higher-education qualification focused on advanced study related to rural development within the broader field of Urban and Regional Studies. It carries 133 credits and was originated by the University of Venda.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people who want to deepen their academic understanding of rural development and related urban and regional studies. It may be relevant to graduates seeking advanced study in this area, subject to the institution’s admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide academic preparation relevant to rural development and related urban or regional studies work. However, no specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Analysis of rural development issues
  • Understanding of urban and regional studies concepts
  • Advanced academic study and inquiry in a rural development context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Rural Development
SAQA ID
97283
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
133
Field
7
Subfield
Urban and Regional Studies
Originator
University of Venda
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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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