Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies
Equip students with skills and knowledge needed in managing the development interface between communities and development agencies ( the public sector, the private sector and the NGOs)
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Zululand
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Equip students with skills and knowledge needed in managing the development interface between communities and development agencies ( the public sector, the private sector and the NGOs)
Entry requirements and RPL
A degree in Development Studies or other related field.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Ability to interpret development policies.
- Familiarity with development theories and approaches.
- Familiarity with participatory strategies in Development.
- A clear understanding of the RDP principles and social change in South Africa.
- Basic research and writing skills.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
Oral and written presentations to
i) Demonstrate an understanding of various theories and approaches to development.
ii) Demonstrate ability to interpret development policies.
iii) Demonstrate familiarity with participatory strategies in development.
iv) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the RDP principles and social change in South Africa.
v) Demonstrate research and writing skills.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Completion of the honours programme will make one eligible for selection for a Masters programme at Unizul or at other universities.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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