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Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies

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SAQA ID115359
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an honours-level higher education qualification focused on understanding society, industry, employment and labour-related issues through the perspective of social science. It is located within the General Social Science subfield, carries 120 credits and is positioned at NQF level 8.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced study of social relationships, work, employment and labour-related issues may consider this qualification. Prospective students should confirm the formal admission requirements with the institution offering it.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic study or work that values knowledge of industrial sociology, labour studies and general social science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are identified here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Sociological analysis of social and workplace issues
  • Critical consideration of employment and labour-related topics
  • General social science research and analysis

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies
SAQA ID
115359
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
Not specified in source
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.

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