Master of Arts: Development Studies
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About this qualification
The Master of Arts in Development Studies is an advanced postgraduate qualification focused on understanding development-related issues within the context of public policy, politics and democratic citizenship. It is listed at NQF level 9 with 256 credits under the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current status should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic engagement with development studies, public policy, politics and democratic citizenship, particularly those interested in research or further postgraduate-level work in related areas. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for development-, research- and public-policy-related work by providing advanced study in its stated field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific approved career relationships are listed for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Research and investigation of development-related issues
- Critical analysis of public policy, political and citizenship-related questions
- Structured academic writing and communication
- Interpretation of complex social and development issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Master of Arts: Development Studies
- SAQA ID
- 4541
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 256
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Public Policy Politics and Democratic Citizenship
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended period of study.
- Ask the institution to confirm admission requirements and any recognition of prior learning arrangements.
- Confirm the assessment format and whether research, dissertation or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Request current information on the qualification title, credits, NQF level and awarding institution before making an enrolment decision.