Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Anthropology
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Anthropology is a 120-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 7, associated with the University of Cape Town. It represents advanced academic study in social anthropology within the General Social Science subfield, focusing broadly on understanding people, societies and cultures through a social-science perspective.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in advanced academic study of social anthropology, culture, society and related social-science questions. It may also suit learners considering further research-oriented or analytical work in the social sciences, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for research, analytical and culturally informed roles related to social science and anthropology. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Social-science analysis
- Critical examination of social and cultural issues
- Research-oriented thinking
- Written communication of academic or analytical ideas
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Anthropology
- SAQA ID
- 15685
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- General Social Science
- Originator
- University of Cape Town
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited as applicable.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, including any academic prerequisites.
- Ask the provider about the qualification’s current availability, curriculum, assessment arrangements and any applicable research or workplace requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 15685, NQF level and credit value with the provider before making an enrolment decision.