Bachelor of Social Science: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
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About this qualification
This is a Level 6 higher-education qualification combining the study of politics, philosophy and economics, with a focus related to public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It may suit learners seeking an interdisciplinary understanding of how ideas, institutions, economies and public decision-making interact.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in politics, public policy, democratic citizenship, philosophical reasoning and economics. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule; prospective students should confirm the provider's actual entry requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a broad academic foundation relevant to further study or work connected with public policy, politics, civic affairs, research or analysis. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are listed here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analytical and critical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary thinking across politics, philosophy and economics
- Understanding public policy and democratic citizenship concepts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science: Politics: Philosophy and Economics
- SAQA ID
- 81198
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 392
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification details match the approved offering.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements, including any subject, academic or documentation requirements.
- Ask the provider about the current assessment approach and whether any examinations, assignments or other assessment activities apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the stated credit and level information remain applicable.