Bachelor of Arts Honours: Translation Studies
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About this qualification
This is a 128-credit NQF level 8 HEQSF honours qualification focused on translation as an area of Communication Studies. It is designed for advanced academic engagement with translation-related language and communication work, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum content.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study of translation, language and communication, including those considering further academic or work-related development in translation studies. This guidance does not replace the institution’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant academic preparation for translation- and communication-related work or further study. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no approved career relationships are listed here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analysis of translation-related language and communication issues
- Advanced academic communication in a translation studies context
- Critical engagement with translation as a field of study
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Translation Studies
- SAQA ID
- 81062
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- 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 supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and check the provider’s current accreditation information.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the qualification’s current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any research, language or workplace-related requirements.
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