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Bachelor of Arts Honours: Urban Studies

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SAQA ID4281
NQF Level8
Credits168
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Urban Studies is an advanced higher-education qualification at NQF Level 8 in the Urban and Regional Studies subfield. It is focused on developing deeper academic understanding of urban areas, cities and related regional issues.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic study of urban and regional issues, including those seeking to build on prior studies in a related humanities or social-science area. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for work involving the study, interpretation and analysis of urban and regional issues. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career, and suitability will depend on employer requirements and any additional experience or qualifications.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Urban and regional analysis
  • Academic research and critical analysis
  • Interpretation of issues affecting urban areas and regions

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts Honours: Urban Studies
SAQA ID
4281
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
168
Field
7
Subfield
Urban and Regional Studies
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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