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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81767  Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Communication Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered  EXCO 0733/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Law is to provide learners with a structured qualification made of three cognate disciplines - Philosophy, Politics, and Law. The benefit of a structured qualification is that while it limits the selection of majors that learners can take during the degree, in comparison to a BA / BSocSc General degree, which allows learners to focus on a diverse (and potentially disconnected) variety of disciplines, this permits the learner to engage more deeply and critically with the areas of specialisation. In addition, because of the close relationships between the three disciplines, the qualification well balanced, and every module provides scaffolding and support for every other module.

While the qualification provides a broad education, many learners find it challenging to know what career to pursue with a general degree. By contrast, the qualification prepares learners interested in a career in law, business, public administration, or for postgraduate study in any of the three disciplines.

Given that the graduate will have a grounding in the three major disciplines - Philosophy, Politics and Law, they will have developed an understanding of some of the philosophical, political and legal issues facing Southern Africa, in particular, and the world, in general; the ability to think clearly and critically, and identify, analyse, and solve problems; the capacity to apply their knowledge and skills to issues affecting contemporary society.

Rationale:
As a relatively young country, South Africa is still finding its way in terms of legislation, politics and constitutional issues. The idea to create and maintain the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) comes out of the recognition that to achieve its potential, South Africa needs graduates who can grapple with major questions about politics and law, and it is believed that a grounding in philosophy enables graduates to develop such an ability.

The qualification responds to the needs of the country in terms of developing capable leaders (bureaucrats/managers), and those wishing to pursue academic careers in the fields of philosophy, politics, and law. The qualification is responsive to the needs of the country in several ways. Firstly, it has a global orientation (focusing on world affairs), and this is essential for developing and maintaining international relations; it also has a local orientation. With respect to the latter, many of the modules that comprise the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) deal directly with African and South African content. For example, African Philosophy, Contemporary African Politics and Development, and Aspects of South African Law. Secondly, the whole programme is designed to engage the learner with pressing issues in contemporary society, such as dignity, equality, non-sexism, human rights, democracy, and diversity in general.

As a structured qualification, the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) benefits the learner in several ways. Firstly, it streamlines the modules, resulting in a focused and highly rationalized selection of disciplines. Learners in a general bachelor's degree, which has no restrictions on module choice, tend to make arbitrary module /major selections. This can have negative future consequences when it comes to identifying a career path or applying for a particular job. Secondly, learners who possess a BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) qualification stand out in the marketplace, thereby increasing their possibility of employment. While the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) is highly desirable (attracting thousands of applications each year), intake into the qualification is limited to a few hundred learners each year. Since the attrition rate is high, there are few learners (relatively speaking) who qualify. In a marketplace saturated with general degrees, this degree is noticed by prospective employers. We have received numerous first accounts of this from BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) graduates.

Thirdly, the structure of the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) orientates the learner to understand and engage with political, philosophical, ethical and legal issues facing contemporary South African society. This not only puts the learner in a position of relevance to understand and address pressing social issues; broader society also receives the benefit of their engagements and interventions. Learners who possess the knowledge and skills to make notable contributions to society will be highly employable. This is not only good for the economic status of the individual (learner), but society. Finally, the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) provides an alternative route for learners to enter the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Since access to the LLB is limited, many learners who are unsuccessful in their application to the LLB opt to do the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law). Having completed the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law), learners stand a reasonably good chance of being admitted to the LLB

The qualification typically attracts learners who have just matriculated and are interested in employment in the public sector and wish to make contributions to society through public service.

The BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) prepares learners for a wide variety of careers but is aimed specifically at those considering a career in law, management, and politics (including civil and diplomatic services, and local and national government).

Learners that enter into the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) are in a position to transition into a host of other undergraduate degrees, which include: Bachelor of Arts (General); Bachelor of Arts in Law; Bachelor of Arts in Ethics; Bachelor of Social Science (General); Bachelor of Social Sciences in Government, Business, Ethics; Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Learners who complete the qualification and obtain a BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) qualification are positioned to pursue the following learning pathways: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy; Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science; Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations; Bachelor of Arts Honours in Public Policy; Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Ethics. These are all NQF 8 qualifications and are available at the institution. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL
RPL offers an alternative access route into a qualification of learning to those who do not meet the specified qualification entry requirements. Qualifications, part-qualifications, and professional designations registered on the NQF may be awarded in whole or in part through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an important consideration for this qualification. The University Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and rules, and procedures will be considered when learners apply for RPL.

The institution's General Rule 7b (GR7b) states: "An applicant who has graduated from another tertiary institution or who has in any other manner attained a level of competence which, in the opinion of the Senate, is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research, may be admitted as a learner of the University".

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) National Policy and Criteria for the Implementation of the Recognition of Prior Learning (amended March 2019) and The Council of Higher Education, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer in Higher Education (2016) is relevant to this qualification, in terms of the implementation of RPL, which strives to respond to socio-economic redress of historically disadvantaged communities.

Accordingly, RPL implementation in the qualification will be an enabling mechanism for either/or:
  • Access to academic qualifications.
  • Advanced standing for future higher-level qualifications.
  • Award of full or partial credits where prior learning meets all the requisite exit level outcomes of the respective qualification.

    The RPL assessment recognises knowledge, skills and professional competence achieved through alternative learning pathways such as informal, non-formal, work-based experience, as well as formal learning. A portfolio of evidence (POE) will form the basis of RPL evaluation.

    An RPL assessment committee will be set up to examine the POEs. The RPL evaluation process is based on the matching of learning outcomes, obtained via alternative learning pathways, with the exit level outcomes of the qualification. The RPL portfolio of evidence (POE) evaluation will use criterion-referenced rubrics to ensure consistency, fairness and rigour of RPL assessment. A maximum of 10% of admissions in any one year may be granted via RPL. Successful RPL applications are subsequently presented and considered by the School Teaching and Learning Committee, followed by a submission for approval at the College Academic Affairs Board meeting.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level granting access to Bachelor's degree studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate (Vocational), NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's degree studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, 6, 7, totalling 384 credits.

    Compulsory Modules, NQF Level 5, 96 Credits.
  • Introduction to Philosophy A, 16 Credits.
  • Introduction to Political Science, 16 Credits.
  • Introductory Legal Studies, 16 Credits.
  • Introduction to Philosophy B, 16 Credits.
  • Introduction to Global Politics, 16 Credits.
  • Aspects of South African Law, 16 Credits.

    Elective Modules, NQF Level 5, 32 Credits (Select two modules).
  • Applied Human Sciences, 16 Credits.
  • Arts, 16 Credits
  • Religion, 16 Credits
  • Philosophy and Classics, 16 Credits
  • Social Sciences, 16 Credits

    Compulsory Modules, NQF Level 6, 96 Credits.
  • Being and Knowing, 16 Credits.
  • Contemporary African Politics and Development, 16 Credits.
  • Law of Persons, 8 Credits.
  • Legal Research and Reasoning, 8 Credits.
  • Thinking and Doing, 16 Credits.
  • Issues in International Affairs, 16 Credits.
  • Human Rights, 8 Credits.
  • Interpretation of Law, 8 Credits

    Elective Modules, NQF Level 6, 32 Credits (Select two modules).
  • Applied Human Sciences, 16 Credits.
  • Arts, 16 Credits
  • Religion, 16 Credits
  • Philosophy and Classics, 16 Credits.
  • Social Sciences, 16 Credits.

    Elective Modules, NQF Level 6, 64 Credits (Select eight modules).
  • Study of a Central Philosophical Problem, 16 Credits.
  • Issues in Ethical Theory, 16 Credits.
  • African Philosophy, 16 Credits.
  • Criminal Law, 16 Credits.
  • Family Law, 16 Credits.
  • Modern Political Thought, 16 Credits.
  • International Relations, 16 Credits.
  • Metaphysics, 16 Credits.
  • Philosophy and Society, 16 Credits.
  • History of Philosophy, 16 Credits.
  • Jurisprudence, 16 Credits.
  • Constitutional Law, 16 Credits.
  • Comparative Government and Politics, 16 Credits.
  • Political Change in Developing Regions, 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate understanding of the basic political issues affecting South Africa, Africa, and the world at large regarding global and international affairs and contemporary African politics and development.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of the South African constitutional and legal context, including the theory and application of law and human rights.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of key philosophical concepts, positions, and arguments.
    4. Demonstrate an ability to conduct independent legal, political, and philosophical research.
    5. Demonstrate an ability to critically interrogate and evaluate philosophical, moral, political, and legal arguments.
    6. Demonstrate an ability to critically construct and defend philosophical, moral, political, and legal arguments. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Identify pressing local and global political issues, as reported in the media and/or current academic publications.
  • Discuss, debate, and reflect on current political issues facing South Africa, Southern Africa, the African continent, and the world.
  • Critically engage with discourses (interviews, texts) on a variety of local and international political issues.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Discuss and debate on current legal issues facing South Africa and relating to the South African constitution.
  • Apply South African law to selected local issues
  • Apply the South African constitution to important and topical issues

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Provide a clear account of philosophical concepts
  • Apply philosophical concepts to selected issues / problems
  • Navigate between competing philosophical positions, highlighting points of convergence and divergence and debate
  • Outline supporting philosophical arguments attached to a variety of philosophical concepts and positions

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Find pertinent primary and secondary texts that are relevant to a topic/issue
  • Correctly apply the findings, in terms of quoting and referencing, to a specified topic/issue.
  • Correctly apply the findings, in terms of quoting and referencing, to a specified topic / issue.
  • Develop a paper outline that displays clarity of thought, and the capacity to organize and present acquired information

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Assess philosophical, moral, political, and legal arguments for cogency
  • Illustrate where selected arguments break down.and suggest ways the argument can be improved/strengthened, to make it cogent.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Present and defend a philosophical, moral, political, or legal position by supporting it with evidence.
  • Assess the argument that has developed for cogency, to identify where it has broken down.
  • Improve on the argument, i.e., offer remedies to improve the argument's cogency.

    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:
    The BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) makes use of formative and summative assessments to generate a class mark. All modules have a final examination. Typically, the ratio of class mark to examination is 50:50.

    A broad range of assessment types is employed in the programme. These include multiple choice tests, short paragraph assignments, journals, projects, and essays. MCQs are used for assessing comprehension of readings and understanding of primary concepts. Feedback on why answers are incorrect, combined with multiple attempts, provides an opportunity for learning to occur. Short paragraphs provide an opportunity for learners to summarize readings and to offer focused detail and examples around a range of concepts and issues. Journaling gives learners the space to explore the work more loosely, while at the same time requiring them to be self-reflective. Some of the projects require learners to draw from different aspects of their work, and in this way, learners are assessed in an integrated way. Essays typically serve the role of summative assessments, whereby the learner combines their understanding of the material with a practical application and critical engagements (objections and responses to possible objections).

    The quality and standard of the modules and summative assessments are guaranteed in several ways. All first and second-year level modules are moderated and examined either internally or externally; all exit-level modules are externally examined by experts outside of the province. Moderators and examiners are selected based on their qualifications, reputations, and expertise. All appointments go through the respective School Teaching and Learning Committees. Moderators' and external examiners' reports are sent to the respective lecturers and to the Academic Leader for Teaching and Learning in the respective Schools. Modules are evaluated by learners, and this is coordinated by QPA, which enables staff members to improve the quality of the modules. In the SRPC, the Teaching and Learning Committee takes the reports from moderators and examiners and allows staff members to discuss the reports with the Committee. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Country: United Kingdom
    Institution: University of Warwick
    Qualification Title: Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Law
    DurationL Three-years
    Entry requirements:
    General entry level requirements:
  • A Levels, with at least grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

    Exist Level Outcomes
  • Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, theories, problems, and methods in moral, political, and legal thinking.
  • Understand the way in which the study of law, politics, and philosophy complements and interacts with one another.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of political theories, as well as national practices and international relations.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the main debates in key subject areas of philosophy, such as moral and political philosophy, epistemology and metaphysics, aesthetics, and continental philosophy.
  • Identify the legal, political, and philosophical issues that legislation and legal cases raise, and some of the political, philosophical, and legal theories that can shed light on these.
  • Read and interpret legal cases.
  • Critically analyse and evaluate central philosophical, political, and legal arguments.
  • Engage in rigorous analytic thinking and the advancement of views through careful reading and discussion in seminars.
  • Articulate their own view of the relative merits of different positions in key debates and engage critically with other points of view.
  • Communicate clearly and substantively in speech and in writing on the questions addressed in the module.

    Modules:
    First-year modules
  • Introduction to PPL
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Introduction to Politics
  • Understanding Law in Context

    Second year modules
    Learners are required to take at least one full-year modules from each major discipline.

    Political Science
  • Foundations of Political Theory
  • Topics in Political Theory
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Core Issues in Comparative Politics
  • International Security
  • States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy

    Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Applied Ethics
  • History of Modern Philosophy

    Law
  • Law State and the Individual
  • Criminal Law
  • Tort Law

    Electives:
    Learners may choose additional modules from within the PPL departments, or from other departments across the University.

    Third-year modules
    There are no required modules.
    Learners can focus on two of the three major subjects

    Elective Modules vary from year to year, but may include the following:
  • Philosophy of Terrorism and Counterterrorism
  • Issues in Political Theory
  • Politics of Globalisation
  • War in the 21st Century
  • Comparative Human Rights
  • Legal Issues of Brexit
  • Medicine and the Law
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Public Policy for 21st Century Challenges
  • Law and the International Business Environment
  • History of the Philosophy of Law
  • Philosophy of Evil
  • Democracy: Authority and Resistance

    Assessments
    Assessment is a mixture of coursework and exams (the weighting between coursework and examination varies between modules), and may include group work, policy documents or presentations. In the third-year learners may choose to research and write an interdisciplinary PPL dissertation or a dissertation in one subject.

    Country: United States of America
    Institution: University of Arizona
    Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law
    Duration: Based on the requirements to have level 2 foundational modules, plus a junior and a senior year, one might conclude that this is a four-year qualification
    Entry requirements:
  • Learner must achieve "Advanced Standing". This comprises two steps:
  • The learner must complete three foundation courses,
  • The learner must apply for 'Advanced Standing'.

    For this the learner must:
  • have achieved a minimum 2.00 GPA to apply for Advanced Standing.
  • submit a sample of writing to demonstrate their competence and ability.
  • submit a personal statement explaining their interest in PPEL and why they're a strong fit for the program.

    Exist Level Outcomes
  • Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and theories from each of the major disciplines.
  • Constructively apply concepts and arguments from the philosophical, political, economic and legal traditions to analyse social norms, institutions, and processes.
  • Successfully apply formal methods, such as utility theory, game theory, social choice theory, or data science, to problems of moral and political life.
  • Collaborate effectively as a cohort in addressing both modern and historic philosophical discussions of issues of political economy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of real-world implications of normative and explanatory models in political economy and cultivate expertise for their practical application.

    Modules:
    n the 'junior year'* of the PPEL the learner must take the following core modules:
  • Classics in Political Economy
  • Law Legal Theory
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Philosophy Politics and Economics

    In the 'senior year'* of the PPEL the learner must take the following modules:
  • Political Economy through Experiments
  • Justice and Welfare
  • Capstone Seminar
  • Terminology used by the institution

    In addition to the core and foundation modules, learners are required to complete "12 credits in an area of concentrated study".

    The learner can select any modules from the following list (but 6 credits must be PPEL modules):
  • Game Theory and the Social Contract
  • Economics of the family, gender, and inequality
  • The Philosophy of Economics
  • Economic Analysis of the Law
  • Data science for social sciences
  • Moral and Social Evolution
  • Democracy and Social Choice
  • Freedom of expression in philosophy and law
  • Rethinking cities
  • Economics of Politics and Policymaking
  • Law and Behaviour Research Lab
  • Justice, Law and Capitalism
  • Democracy and Social Choice
  • Freedom of expression in philosophy and law
  • :Rethinking cities
  • Economics of Politics and Policymaking
  • Law and Behavior Research Lab
  • :Justice, Law and Capitalism
  • Environmental Policy
  • Philosophy of Freedom A
  • Philosophy of Freedom B
  • Philosophy of Freedom C
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Law and Morality
  • History of Moral and Political Philosophy A
  • History of Moral and Political Philosophy B
  • Ethical Theory A
  • Ethical Theory B
  • Social and Political Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Law
  • American Political Thought
  • International Political Economy
  • International Organizations
  • Contemporary International Politics
  • Environmental Policy
  • Sociology of Rights, Justice, and Law

    Comparison:
    Warwick University, located in the United Kingdom, offers the qualification of BA Politics, Philosophy, and Law. The University of Arizona, located in the United States of America, offers the qualification of a BA in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law. Two other international institutions of higher education were identified to offer seemingly comparable qualifications: Binghampton University, located in the United States of America, offers the qualification of BA in Philosophy, Politics and Law; and the University of New South Wales, located in Australia, offers the qualification of Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Law / Economics. These latter institutions were excluded from the report as detailed information on their respective qualifications was limited.

    The qualifications offered by Warwick University and the University of Arizona were selected for this report, as they were deemed to be comparable to South Africa's BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law), given that they include Philosophy, Politics, and Law as specified majors.

    The qualification offered by Warwick University (WU) is structurally comparable to the South African (SA) qualification; they both admit matriculants directly into the qualification, they have sufficiently similar exit level outcomes, share the same major disciplines (Philosophy, Political Science, and Law), and have the same duration - 3 years.

    Moreover, both qualifications require the learner to take 'full year' modules (i.e., in both semesters) in the major disciplines in both first and second year and permit the learner to select any subjects from the major disciplines in the third year. That the learner's choice is restricted to select subjects from the major disciplines allows them to specialize in one or more of the major disciplines. One notable difference is that the two institutions have different module offerings, but this is understandable given varying academic expertise and interests.

    The qualification offered by the University of Arizona is less comparable to the SA qualification. Firstly, the entry requirements are different. The SA qualification admits learners who have matriculated, subject to meeting specified requirements (in terms of matric subject choice and matric points). In contrast, the qualification offered by the University of Arizona (UA) is not accessible to matriculants. Instead, learners first need to complete 3 x core second-year modules offered by the University.

    Secondly, if there are prerequisites to the core modules, this could mean that the qualification would take the learner four years to complete, compared to the SA qualification, which is a three-year programme. Finally, there are notable differences between institutions regarding subject choice. The UA qualification includes economics as a major subject, whereas the SA qualification does not. However, learners can take economics as a first-year elective. Pursuing economics beyond the first year is complicated by the fact that the Economics Department is situated on the Westville campus, which is 16 km away from the Howard College campus, where the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) qualification is offered.

    A second difference regarding subject choice occurs in the third year. The SA qualification allows learners to select modules from any of the three majors, whereas the UA qualification places some restrictions on their choice. While the learner is free to select which modules they take, half of that selection comes from a specified "PPEL list" of modules, and the other half can be discipline-specific modules, i.e., those offered by the major disciplines (Philosophy, Politics, and Law). A final notable difference between the institutions is the sheer number of third-year modules available to learners at the University of Arizona. Despite all these differences, there is a degree of comparability with respect to the Exit Level Outcomes of the two qualifications

    The above analysis reveals that the SA qualifications and Warwick University are comparable to a reasonably high degree, with respect to entry to the qualification, exit level outcomes, disciplinary focus, and duration. While it is evident that the SA qualification differs from the UA qualification in terms of entry requirements, duration (if my assumptions are correct), and subject choice, there is a reasonable accord between the specified majors and existing level outcomes. This speaks to a shared spirit of the qualifications and their ultimate intentions.

    In conclusion, there are varying degrees of accord between the BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) and international institutions. This affirms the SA qualification as being of an acceptable international standard. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Law, NQF level 7
  • Bachelor of Arts in Ethics; NQF level 7
  • Bachelor of Social Science NQF level 7
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences in Government, Business, Ethics NQF level 7

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science, NQF Level 8
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations, NQF Level 8
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Public Policy, NQF Level 8
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Ethics, NQF Level 8

    Diagonal Articulation:
    There is no diagonal articulation for this qualification. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Recorded in 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of KwaZulu-Natal 


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