Bachelor of Social Science: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
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About this qualification
This is a Bachelor of Social Science focused on the connected areas of politics, philosophy and economics, within the public policy, politics and democratic citizenship field. It is listed at NQF Level 6 with 392 credits and was originated by the University of Natal.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in studying politics, philosophy, economics, public policy or democratic citizenship may have considered this type of qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The subject areas may provide a foundation relevant to work involving political, policy, civic or economic issues. The available evidence does not identify specific mapped careers, and the qualification should not be understood to guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analytical consideration of political, philosophical and economic issues
- Understanding of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship concepts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
- SAQA ID
- 15460
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 392
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability before making any enrolment decision; the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is legitimate.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any relevant study or workplace requirements.
- Ask the provider to confirm whether this exact qualification is open for new enrolment or whether a current replacement qualification should be considered.