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BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS HONOURS: INFORMATION SCIENCE

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SAQA ID113923
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit honours-level qualification in Information Science and Information Systems, positioned at NQF Level 8 within the HEQSF. It is intended to provide advanced academic preparation in the study and use of information systems and information-related practices.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced study relating to information systems, information science and the Information Studies field might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic or professional development in areas connected with information systems and information science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related career mappings are provided here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Information-systems thinking
  • Information analysis and management
  • Understanding of information science concepts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS HONOURS: INFORMATION SCIENCE
SAQA ID
113923
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
4
Subfield
Information Studies
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
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

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.