Bachelor of Social Science Honours: South African and African Politics
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit Bachelor of Social Science Honours qualification at NQF Level 7, focused on South African and African politics within the broader area of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. The supplied record shows that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, and its current SAQA status requires verification.
What this qualification may cover
- South African politics
- African politics
- Public policy, politics and democratic citizenship as the qualification’s broader subject area
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in developing advanced knowledge of South African and African political issues, public policy and democratic citizenship, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic study or work involving the analysis of political and public-policy issues. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analysis of political and public-policy issues
- Understanding of South African and African political contexts
- Critical engagement with questions relating to democratic citizenship
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours: South African and African Politics
- SAQA ID
- 15704
- 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
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the institution and offering are currently authorised or accredited where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, including any academic prerequisites.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment approach and any research, project or other completion requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is available for new enrolment and whether the information applies to the specific intake being considered.