← Career & Qualification Explorer
Qualification

Bachelor of Arts: Politics: Philosophy and Economics

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID15098
NQF Level6
Credits392
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts qualification combining politics, philosophy and economics, with a focus connected to public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It is recorded at NQF Level 6 and carries 392 credits. The supplied record shows that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, so its current availability should be verified before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in developing a broad academic understanding of political, economic and philosophical issues, particularly as they relate to public policy and democratic citizenship. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a broad foundation for further study or work involving the analysis of public and social issues. No approved related-career mappings are supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Critical thinking
  • Analysis of political, economic and philosophical issues
  • Structured reasoning and argumentation
  • Understanding of public policy and democratic citizenship concepts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
SAQA ID
15098
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
392
Field
7
Subfield
Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
Originator
University of Natal
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 and availability, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification in its current form.
  • Check the provider's current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about applicable assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
  • Confirm whether the qualification has been replaced, re-registered or otherwise updated before making an enrolment decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.