| Qualification code: | 99301 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101235 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: The degree comprises of 30 modules and TWO majors selected from the following disciplines: Developmental Studies, Politics and Public Administration. First level or NQF level 5 comprises of 9 modules; Second level or NQF level 6 comprises of 11 modules and Third level or NQF level 7 comprises of 10 modules. 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 purpose of this qualification include: 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 7), as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems; 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; 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; To prepare learners for post learner study; 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; To produce learners who are able to think laterally, critically and creatively; To produce learners who are prepared for life-long learning; To produce learners who understand the principles of, and are capable of critical citizenship. |
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| This qualification will be presented via distance learning mode. | |
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.
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Students who have passed DVA1601 will retain credits for DVA1502.
ENN103F has been replaced by ENG1503, students who have already passed ENN103F may not register
ENG1503.
From 2021, ECS2607 has been replaced by ECS2606, students who have passed ECS2607 may not register
ECS2606.
Student who have passed DVA3702 will retain credits for DVA2603 BUT must enrol for DVA3706 in order
to complete the ten-module major in Development Studies in a Bachelor's level programme.
ECS2607 has been replaced by ECS2606, students who have passed ECS2607 may not registerECS2606.