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Bachelor of Science Honours in Geographical Information Systems

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SAQA ID104753
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF level 8 honours degree focused on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) within the Physical Planning, Design and Management field. It represents advanced study in the use and application of geographically referenced information, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum or learning-content descriptions.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic study related to GIS, spatial information and the use of geographic data in physical planning, design or management contexts might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide an advanced academic foundation relevant to GIS and spatial-planning-related work. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Working with geographical information systems
  • Understanding and applying spatial information in planning, design or management contexts
  • Analysing geographically referenced information

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science Honours in Geographical Information Systems
SAQA ID
104753
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
12
Subfield
Physical Planning Design and Management
Originator
University of Cape Town
Registration end in source dataset
2021-07-01
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

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record indicates a registration-end date of 1 July 2021 but does not confirm its current status.
  • Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution or provider.
  • Ask the institution or provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 104753 and NQF level 8 match the current offering before enrolling.
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