Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy was a 480-credit higher education qualification at NQF Level 6, situated in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It was focused broadly on speech and hearing therapy within a health and developmental services context. The supplied record indicates that its registration ended on 30 June 2009, so its current availability should not be assumed.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might have interested people seeking a higher education pathway related to speech and hearing therapy, particularly in a promotive health and developmental services setting. This is general guidance rather than an admission or eligibility determination.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have provided preparation relevant to speech and hearing therapy-related work, but no approved related careers are mapped in the supplied information. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration ended on 30 June 2009, readers should verify whether any current or replacement qualification is available before considering enrolment.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy
- SAQA ID
- 2601
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Medical University of Southern Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the supplied record shows a registration end date 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 currently available.
- Check the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification leads to any further professional or regulatory steps relevant to the work you intend to pursue; do not assume that completing it guarantees professional registration or employment.