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Master of Social Science: Development: Media: Arts

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SAQA ID14944
NQF Level9
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a postgraduate Master of Social Science qualification at NQF level 9, associated with Development, Media and Arts within the Communication Studies subfield. It represents advanced study in a social science context, although the available information does not provide enough detail to describe its specific research areas, modules or learning outcomes.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced postgraduate study connecting social science with development, media and arts may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission would depend on the institution’s requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic, research or communication-related development, depending on the actual programme content and the learner’s experience. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced academic study
  • Research and critical analysis
  • Written and oral communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Master of Social Science: Development: Media: Arts
SAQA ID
14944
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
128
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
University of Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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