Postgraduate Diploma: Governance and Public Administration
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a postgraduate diploma focused on governance and public administration, with a formal value of 120 credits at NQF level 7 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is intended to represent advanced study in how public institutions, governance systems and administrative functions are understood and managed. The available record identifies the University of North West as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to governance, public administration and the management of public institutions might consider this qualification. It may be relevant to those seeking to build on prior higher-education study in a related area, subject to the provider's confirmed admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development for governance- and public-administration-related work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related career pathways are confirmed in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of governance and public administration concepts
- Analysis of governance and administrative issues
- Awareness of public-sector institutional and management processes
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Diploma: Governance and Public Administration
- SAQA ID
- 19524
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of North West
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid for new enrolment.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements and whether previously completed qualifications are accepted.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements, study format and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Check the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level against current official records before making an enrolment or payment decision.