Bachelor of Arts Honours: Politics
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About this qualification
This is an advanced honours-level higher education qualification focused on politics, public policy and democratic citizenship. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 160 credits. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, while its current SAQA status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing advanced knowledge of politics and public policy, or considering further academic or policy-related development, might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic study and work involving politics, public policy, democratic citizenship or related analysis. It should be viewed as relevant preparation rather than a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related career mappings are available in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Political analysis
- Understanding of public policy and democratic citizenship
- Critical analysis of political issues
- Academic research and communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Politics
- SAQA ID
- 4341
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 160
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited where applicable.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any research or workplace-related requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is still available for new enrolment and that the qualification details match your intended study pathway.