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Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Public Policy

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SAQA ID15386
NQF Level8
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an honours-level higher education qualification focused on public policy within the broader area of politics and democratic citizenship. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 128 credits. The qualification originated with the University of Natal.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in public policy, governance, politics, democratic citizenship or further academic engagement in these areas. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further engagement with public policy and related academic or policy-oriented work by developing knowledge at honours level. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Public policy analysis
  • Critical analysis of policy and governance issues
  • Research and academic inquiry in public policy
  • Understanding of politics and democratic citizenship

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Public Policy
SAQA ID
15386
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
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 shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and any research, practical or workplace requirements.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the listed qualification details remain current.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.