Master of Arts in Child and Family Studies
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Master of Arts in Child and Family Studies is an advanced postgraduate qualification focused on the study of children, families and human-centred development. It is positioned at NQF Level 9 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and carries 180 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people seeking advanced academic engagement with child and family studies, human-centred development, or related postgraduate research and professional interests. Suitability should be considered against the institution’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic, research or professional development related to child and family studies and human-centred development. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced engagement with child and family studies
- Critical consideration of human-centred development issues
- Postgraduate-level academic inquiry
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Master of Arts in Child and Family Studies
- SAQA ID
- 86178
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 180
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- People/Human Centred Development
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as a recorded registration end date of 30 June 2024 is associated with it.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the current assessment arrangements and whether any research, practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains open for new enrolment and that the published programme information is current.