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Bachelor of Arts Honours: Sociology

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SAQA ID81057
NQF Level8
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF level 8 honours qualification focused on the advanced study of sociology within the General Social Science subfield. It may support deeper engagement with how societies, institutions, groups and social processes are understood and analysed.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may suit graduates or other eligible applicants who want to deepen their academic understanding of sociology and develop a stronger foundation for further study, research or socially focused work. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for roles or further study involving social research, analysis, community-related work or other areas where an understanding of society is relevant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Sociological analysis
  • Social research
  • Critical analysis of social issues
  • Interpretation of social patterns and institutions

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts Honours: Sociology
SAQA ID
81057
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
128
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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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