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Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies

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SAQA ID101236
NQF Level7
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 7 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused on studying policy in relation to people-centred development and broader human development concerns.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in understanding policy and its relationship to human-centred development. It may be relevant to learners seeking a broad degree-level foundation in policy studies, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further exploration of policy-related and people-centred development work, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Policy-focused analysis
  • Critical consideration of human-centred development issues
  • Academic study and communication related to policy

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies
SAQA ID
101236
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
360
Field
7
Subfield
People/Human Centred Development
Originator
University of South Africa
Registration end in source dataset
Not specified in source
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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