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Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Policy

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SAQA ID15638
NQF Level8
Credits160
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF level 8 honours qualification in the HEQSF associated with the Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship subfield. Its title indicates advanced academic study focused on social policy. The supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009, so it should not be assumed to be available for new enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic engagement with social policy and its relationship to public policy, politics and democratic citizenship might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further academic study or policy-related work involving the analysis of social issues and public policy. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no approved related careers were supplied for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Social policy analysis
  • Policy-related research
  • Critical analysis of social issues
  • Academic communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Policy
SAQA ID
15638
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
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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