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Bachelor of Social Science Honours: African Studies

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SAQA ID81149
NQF Level7
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 7 Bachelor of Social Science Honours qualification focused on African Studies. It is located in the Traditions, History and Legacies subfield and carries 128 credits. The qualification was originated by the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may suit people seeking structured academic study in African Studies, particularly those interested in traditions, history and historical legacies. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic or subject-related development in African Studies and related knowledge-based work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Academic engagement with African Studies subject matter
  • Critical reading, interpretation and communication in a humanities and social science context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Science Honours: African Studies
SAQA ID
81149
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
128
Field
7
Subfield
Traditions History and Legacies
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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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