Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 HEQSF honours qualification that brings together the study of politics, philosophy and economics, with a focus related to public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It comprises 128 credits and was originated by the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit graduates or other eligible applicants seeking advanced interdisciplinary study of political, philosophical and economic perspectives on public policy and democratic citizenship. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic study and work involving analysis of public policy, political issues, democratic citizenship or related social-science questions. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Interdisciplinary analysis of political, philosophical and economic perspectives
- Critical reasoning about public policy and democratic citizenship
- Research and written argument in social-science contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
- SAQA ID
- 81179
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach, study format, workload and any dissertation, research or other completion requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 81179, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s current documentation before making a decision.