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Bachelor of Science Honours: Agriculture: Agricultural Economics

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SAQA ID8509
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a specialised Bachelor of Science Honours qualification at NQF level 8, focused on Agricultural Economics within the Primary Agriculture subfield. It carries 120 credits and relates to the economic analysis of agricultural activity and systems. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2009, while its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced higher-education study at the intersection of agriculture and economics might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further study or work connected with agricultural economics and the broader agricultural sector. However, no approved related-career mappings are supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Economic and analytical thinking in an agricultural context
  • Interpretation of agricultural and economic information
  • Structured analysis of agriculture-related issues

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science Honours: Agriculture: Agricultural Economics
SAQA ID
8509
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
1
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Originator
University of North West
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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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