Bachelor of Library and Information Science: Education
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About this qualification
This is a 480-credit bachelor's degree at NQF Level 7 in Information Studies. Its title indicates a combination of library and information science with an education orientation, potentially relating information services to educational contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may interest people who want to develop an academic foundation in library and information science with an education-related focus, particularly those considering work or further study involving information and educational settings.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support exploration of library, information and education-related work, depending on employer requirements and any additional requirements for a particular role. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Information organisation and management
- Research and information-handling skills
- Communication in information and education-related contexts
- An understanding of the relationship between information services and education
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science: Education
- SAQA ID
- 7433
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Information Studies
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying, as the available registration record shows an end date of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended study or career pathway.