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Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Development Studies

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SAQA ID111411
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Development Studies is an NQF level 8, 120-credit higher education qualification focused on development studies within the People/Human Centred Development subfield. It represents advanced study in this area beyond an undergraduate degree.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic study of development and human-centred development may consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support further academic study, research-oriented work and development-related career paths. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Analysis of development-related issues
  • Research-oriented academic work
  • Critical engagement with people-centred development topics

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Development Studies
SAQA ID
111411
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
7
Subfield
People/Human Centred Development
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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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  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
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  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 111411, NQF level and credit value with the provider before applying.
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