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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOURS: URBAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

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SAQA ID113962
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 8 honours qualification focused on the study of urban development within the broader social sciences. It is designed as advanced undergraduate-level study of how urban areas and development processes can be understood and examined from a social science perspective. The qualification carries 120 credits and was originated by the University of Pretoria.

Who might consider this qualification?

People who have an interest in urban development, cities and social science research may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to those seeking advanced study in an urban-development-related area, subject to the institution’s admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic development and work related to urban development or social science analysis. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers are confirmed in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Understanding urban development issues from a social science perspective
  • Analytical thinking about cities and development processes
  • Advanced academic engagement with urban development studies

Official dataset information

Qualification title
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOURS: URBAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
SAQA ID
113962
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
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 snapshot of 25 July 2019 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised and available for enrolment.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment requirements and any research, practical or workplace-related requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 113962, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making an enrolment decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.