Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
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About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 8 honours-level qualification combining Politics, Philosophy and Economics within the Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship field. It is oriented toward advanced academic engagement with ideas, institutions, public affairs and economic questions, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum content.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by learners interested in advanced study relating to politics, philosophy, economics, public policy or democratic citizenship, subject to the institution’s own admission and programme requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or analytical development relevant to public affairs, policy and related social-science contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. No specific related careers have been identified in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Critical analysis of political, philosophical and economic issues
- Structured reasoning and evaluation of competing viewpoints
- Research and academic writing
- Analysis of public policy and democratic citizenship questions
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
- SAQA ID
- 15383
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2009.
- Confirm that the institution and delivery arrangement are authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether your prior qualification is accepted.
- Ask the provider about current curriculum content, assessment arrangements, study format and any applicable academic or workplace requirements.
- Confirm how the qualification will appear on official academic and completion records before committing to enrolment.