Bachelor of Public Administration Honours
To provide learners with specialised knowledge in Public Administration. Enabling them to pursue higher studies at this and other universities, as well as gaining functional skills in specialised public administration areas.
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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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Public Administration
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
To provide learners with specialised knowledge in Public Administration. Enabling them to pursue higher studies at this and other universities, as well as gaining functional skills in specialised public administration areas.
Entry requirements and RPL
Will have passed the Undergraduate level, with an average mark of 60% Public Administration III achieved Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Analyse and formulate administration policies.
- Solve functional public administration problems.
- Link public administration with other disciplines and promote organisational skills.
- Collect and analyse data in a coherent manner.
- Communicate research findings intelligently.
- Be able to further their studies at other academic institutions.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
- Continuous assessment, tests and assignments.
- Seminar presentations.
- End of year examination.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
May proceed with Masters Degree.
Providers currently listed
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