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Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Philosophy and Political Economy

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SAQA ID15175
NQF Level7
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 7 honours qualification that brings together the study of philosophy and political economy. It is located within the Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship subfield and is associated with the University of Cape Town as originator.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may interest people who want to engage with philosophical questions, political and economic ideas, and issues connected with public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may help develop an academic foundation relevant to further study or analytical work connected with philosophy, political economy, public policy or politics. The supplied information does not identify specific related careers, and the qualification does not guarantee employment or entry into any occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Critical and analytical thinking
  • Interpretation of philosophical and political-economic ideas
  • Structured reasoning
  • Analysis of public policy and political issues

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Philosophy and Political Economy
SAQA ID
15175
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
120
Field
7
Subfield
Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
Originator
University of Cape Town
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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