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Bachelor of Arts: Information Science

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SAQA ID4469
NQF Level6
Credits416
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Arts: Information Science is a higher-education learning programme in the Information Studies subfield. It is recorded at NQF Level 6 and carries 416 credits. The available record identifies Rand Afrikaans University as the originator.

Who might consider this qualification?

This may be of interest to people seeking academic study related to Information Science and Information Studies, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further study or work related to information studies, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Working with information
  • Organising and handling information
  • Academic inquiry and research

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts: Information Science
SAQA ID
4469
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
416
Field
4
Subfield
Information 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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly before making plans to enrol, as the recorded registration ended on 30 June 2009 and the current status is not confirmed.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is currently available.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or other participation requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 4469, NQF level, credit value and any updated replacement qualification with the provider or SAQA.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.