Bachelor of Social Science: Development Studies and Social Transformation
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a higher education Bachelor qualification focused on development studies and social transformation, within the broader area of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It is associated with the University of Cape Town and is set at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018, so its current status should be confirmed before relying on it for study planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in understanding development, social change, public policy, politics and democratic citizenship may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to work or further study connected with development, social transformation, public policy and civic or political contexts. 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
- Analysing development and social transformation issues
- Understanding public policy and political contexts
- Engaging with questions of democratic citizenship and social change
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science: Development Studies and Social Transformation
- SAQA ID
- 4077
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of Cape Town
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is possible, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is appropriately recognised.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the institution or provider.
- Ask for the current assessment arrangements and confirm whether any practical, fieldwork or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 4077, NQF level, credits and issuing institution before making an enrolment decision.