| Qualification code: | 98055 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 15840 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: Some of the pre-requisites and/or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. |
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| Purpose statement: The purposes of this qualification: 1) To familiarise learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, at the basic and intermediate level, and to provide them with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level (level 6), as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems; 2) To provide learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies, including the ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities, and to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines; 3) To equip learners with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication; 4) To prepare learners for post learner study; 5) To provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society; 6) To produce learners who are able to think laterally, critically and creatively; 7) To produce learners who are prepared for life-long learning; 8) To produce learners who understand the principles of, and are capable of critical citizenship. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information
Students who have completed ENE2601are not required to register for EED2601.
Students who have completed GGH2603 are not required to register for GGH2607.
Students who failed GGH2603 prior to 2023 and wish to repeat this module will be able to
do so in Semester 1 or Semester 2 of 2023. However, it is highly recommended that you rather
register for GGH2607. GGH2603 will not be available from 2024 onwards on this qualification.
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| GGH3701 - State of the Environment in Southern Africa | |
| GGH3702 - Spatial Economic Development | |
| GGH3703 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems | |
| GGH3704 - Development of Urban Space | |
| GGH3705 - Assessing Environmental Impacts | |
| GGH3707 - Ecotourism | |
| GGH3708 - Environmental Awareness and Responsibility | |
| INS3705 - Information and Knowledge Management | |
| PUB3701 - Public Management Skills | Pre-requisite:PUB1501 & PUB1601 |
| Group B. Choose ONE of the following: | |
| AGE3702 - Applied Archaeology: Heritage Conservation, Cultural Resource Management and Archaeotourism | |
| COM3706 - Communication Research | Pre-requisite:RSC2601 or RSC201H |
| DVA3703 - Development Policy and Strategies | |
| DVA3706 - Rural Development | |
| INS3707 - Information Organisation and Retrieval | |
| PYC3701 - Social Psychology | |
| SOC3704 - Group Dynamics | |