Bachelor of Social Science in Industrial and Working Life
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About this qualification
This is a 360-credit Bachelor of Social Science at NQF Level 7, focused on industrial and working life within the broader area of industrial and organisational governance and human-resource development. It may provide a structured higher-education foundation for understanding social and organisational issues connected with workplaces and working life.
What this qualification may cover
- Industrial and working life from a social-science perspective
- Organisational governance and human-resource development as related areas of study
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in understanding workplaces, organisations, working life and the social dimensions of human-resource development. Prospective students should confirm that its content and status align with their intended study or career direction.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or career exploration in workplace, organisational governance and human-resource-related contexts. No specific related careers have been mapped here, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Social-science analysis of workplace and working-life issues
- Understanding organisational governance concepts
- Awareness of human-resource development contexts
- Critical consideration of organisational and employment-related issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science in Industrial and Working Life
- SAQA ID
- 115725
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Industrial & Organizational Governance and HR Development
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the required accreditation or authorisation for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and selection process.
- Request the current curriculum and qualification structure so that the subjects, learning activities and assessment requirements are clear.
- Confirm whether any workplace-based learning, practical activities or other completion requirements apply.
- Check the qualification’s current credit, NQF-level and progression information directly with the provider and SAQA where necessary.