Bachelor of Development Studies Honours
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Development Studies Honours is an advanced, NQF level 8 qualification focused on people-centred and human-centred development. It carries 120 credits and is located within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF).
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest graduates and other learners seeking advanced academic engagement with development issues, particularly from people-centred or human-centred perspectives. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide an academic foundation relevant to development-focused work or further study. No specific related careers have been mapped in the available evidence, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Critical engagement with development-related concepts
- People-centred thinking
- Academic analysis and research related to development
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Development Studies Honours
- SAQA ID
- 110810
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- People/Human Centred Development
- Originator
- University of Mpumalanga
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the appropriate current accreditation or authorisation.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the current assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or research requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is currently open for enrolment and that the information supplied by the provider matches the latest official records.