Bachelor of Technology: Oceanography
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About this qualification
This is a Level 7 higher-education qualification focused on oceanography within the Life Sciences field. It is intended to develop a degree-level understanding of oceans and marine environments, although the detailed curriculum should be confirmed before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in oceanography, marine environments and Life Sciences, and who are considering degree-level study in this area, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further study or work related to oceanography and marine science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related career pathways are identified here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of oceanography and marine environments
- Life Sciences knowledge relevant to ocean-focused study
- Scientific thinking related to the study of marine systems
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Technology: Oceanography
- SAQA ID
- 78721
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Life Sciences
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- 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 requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the programme is approved for new enrolments.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, curriculum, study mode and assessment arrangements.
- Ask whether practical, laboratory, fieldwork or workplace-related requirements apply, and confirm any associated arrangements before enrolling.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains available for enrolment and whether any current replacement or successor qualification is available.