Bachelor of Social Science Honours in International Studies
To develop a core of persons with a wide knowledge of international affairs who can make a contribution to shaping foreign policy, economic polices, and to develop initial skills in research methodology.
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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 KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
Environmental Relations
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 develop a core of persons with a wide knowledge of international affairs who can make a contribution to shaping foreign policy, economic polices, and to develop initial skills in research methodology.
Entry requirements and RPL
A major in an appropriate subject such as history of political science, and ability to read and write in a foreign language at bachelors level.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Show a critical and analytical understanding and appreciation of a more advanced understanding of international affairs (encompassing history, politics and various aspects of culture and religion) and the ability to communicate this in a professional manner appropriate to Honours level.
Associated assessment criteria
In assessment, students will be required to demonstrate that they have attained these outcomes.
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
Candidates will demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the learning outcomes. These are assessed in an integrated manner by assignments, tutorials, oral presentations and examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Modules offered in this programme can be taken by students in other programmes in this and other higher-education institutions provided that all the prerequisite requirements are met.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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