Bachelor of Technology: Library and Information Studies
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About this qualification
This is a Level 7 higher-education qualification focused on library and information studies. It is associated with the Information Studies subfield and carries 480 credits. The qualification was originated by Durban University of Technology.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in studying library services, information organisation and the broader management or use of information may wish to investigate this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s current offering and its published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for work related to library and information services, subject to the programme’s content, the provider’s requirements and employer expectations. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related career mappings are available here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Information organisation
- Library and information services awareness
- Information handling
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Technology: Library and Information Studies
- SAQA ID
- 72148
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Information Studies
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2018 and requires verification.
- Confirm whether an authorised provider currently offers or accepts enrolments for this qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, recognition of prior learning information and any conditions that apply before applying.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 72148, NQF level and credit value against current official records before making a payment or enrolment decision.