Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
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About this qualification
This is an honours-level higher education qualification focused on economics within the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It represents advanced study beyond an undergraduate commerce qualification and is positioned at NQF Level 8 on the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
People who want to pursue advanced academic study in economics or deepen their understanding of economics within a commerce-related field might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s applicable admission and enrolment rules.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic development and economics-related career pathways, but the supplied evidence does not identify specific mapped careers and does not establish guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration. Readers should confirm how the qualification aligns with their intended role or further-study plans.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Economic analysis
- Commerce-related analytical reasoning
- Academic research and critical thinking
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
- SAQA ID
- 19157
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of Zululand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is available for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any study, research or workplace-related requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification’s credits, NQF level and progression relevance for your intended further study or career pathway.