Bachelor of Information Studies
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Information Studies is a 480-credit higher-education qualification at NQF level 8 in the Information Studies subfield. It is designed as an advanced undergraduate qualification focused broadly on the study and management of information, although the available evidence does not provide detailed curriculum content.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in information-related study and in developing an advanced academic foundation in Information Studies. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or information-related work by providing an advanced foundation in the Information Studies field. No approved career relationships are available in the supplied evidence, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Information management
- Information-related research
- Critical analysis of information
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Information Studies
- SAQA ID
- 111481
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Information Studies
- Originator
- University of Limpopo
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before applying, because 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 check the provider’s current accreditation or approval details.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, selection process and application deadlines.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based, practical or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 111481, NQF level and credit value with the provider before enrolling.