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Bachelor of Arts in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies

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SAQA ID116768
NQF Level7
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 360-credit Bachelor of Arts learning programme at NQF level 7 in the HEQSF. It brings together political, philosophical and economic studies within the broader area of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may interest people who want to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of politics, public policy, democratic citizenship, philosophy and economics, or who are considering further study in related areas. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a broad academic foundation relevant to interests in public policy, politics, democratic citizenship and related analytical work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Critical and analytical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary reasoning
  • Understanding of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship
  • Interpreting and discussing social, political and economic issues

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies
SAQA ID
116768
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
360
Field
7
Subfield
Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
Originator
Stellenbosch University
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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