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Bachelor of Social Science: Public Policy

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SAQA ID81200
NQF Level7
Credits384
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a higher-education bachelor’s qualification focused on public policy within the social sciences. It relates to understanding and examining public policy, politics and democratic citizenship at NQF level 7, with a total of 384 credits.

What this qualification may cover

  • Public policy as a social science area
  • Politics and democratic citizenship
  • The study of public policy within the Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship subfield

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in studying public policy and its relationship to society, politics and democratic citizenship might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not a statement of admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further study or work involving public policy and social science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Policy-focused analytical thinking
  • Social science analysis
  • Understanding of public policy and democratic citizenship

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Science: Public Policy
SAQA ID
81200
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
384
Field
7
Subfield
Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 directly before enrolling, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any study, attendance or workplace requirements that apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 81200, NQF level and credit value match the current offering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.