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Bachelor of Political Science

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SAQA ID12125
NQF Level7
Credits363
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Political Science is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 7 in the HEQSF. It is associated with the field of Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship and comprises 363 credits. The qualification was originated by the University of Pretoria.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people who want to develop an academic foundation in political science, public policy, politics or democratic citizenship. Suitability and admission depend on the institution's current requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to further study or work connected with politics, public policy and democratic citizenship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Political and public-policy analysis
  • Understanding of political systems and democratic citizenship
  • Research, reading and written communication in a social-science context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Political Science
SAQA ID
12125
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
363
Field
7
Subfield
Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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.

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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.