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Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology

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SAQA ID96448
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 8 honours degree focused on advanced academic study in Psychology within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is associated with The South African College of Applied Psychology in Pretoria. The qualification’s recorded registration-end snapshot is 30 June 2024, and its current SAQA status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people seeking advanced academic study in Psychology or a foundation for further learning in a psychology-related field. Whether it is suitable depends on the provider’s current offering and its published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic development and psychology-related work contexts, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Critical engagement with psychology as an academic field
  • Academic study and scholarly communication
  • Analytical thinking in psychology-related contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology
SAQA ID
96448
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
7
Subfield
Psychology
Originator
The South African College of Applied Psychology - Pretoria
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and check the relevant accreditation information.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and whether any research, practical or workplace requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification meets your intended further-study, employment or professional-registration plans before enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.