Bachelor of Arts Honours: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 Honours qualification bringing together politics, philosophy and economics, with a focus related to public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It may provide advanced academic preparation for examining political ideas, economic perspectives and public-policy questions.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit graduates or other suitably qualified applicants interested in advanced academic engagement with politics, philosophy, economics, public policy and democratic citizenship. Admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution because specific entry rules are not provided here.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic study and analytical work related to politics, public policy, democratic citizenship, philosophy or economics. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Interpretation of political, philosophical and economic ideas
- Policy-oriented reasoning
- Structured argument and written communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
- SAQA ID
- 81053
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements and application deadlines.
- Ask the institution about the curriculum, assessment methods, study workload and any research or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 81053, NQF level and credit value with the institution before enrolling.