Program Overview

Introduction to the BA General Major in Archives and Records Management

The Department of Information Science at the University of South Africa (UNISA) offers a BA General major in Archives and Records Management. This qualification is part of the College of Human Sciences and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of archives and records management.

Qualification Details

• The BA General major in Archives and Records Management is a three-year qualification on NQF level 7.
• It consists of 360 credits.
• The qualification code is 99311.

Module Requirements

To complete the BA General with a major in Archives and Records Management, students must register for thirty modules altogether. These modules are comprised as follows:

• Ten modules from the first major, which includes archives and records management modules such as:
  • Managing records ARM1502
  • Managing archives ARM1503
  • Audio-visual archiving ARM2601
  • Organising records: classification systems - ARM2602
  • Appraisal and disposal of archival records ARM2603
  • Legislation and standards in archives and records management ARM3701
  • ICT applications in archives and records management - ARM3702
  • Organising archives: arrangement and description ARM3703
  • Preservation management of archives and records - ARM3704
  • Archival programming and advocacy ARM3705
• Ten modules from a second major of the student's choice.
• Ten additional modules, which may include computer literacy, language modules, etc.

Registration and Application

For more information on registering for the BA General major in Archives and Records Management, students should contact the UNISA Registrations office. It is also recommended that students contact their UNISA Regional branch for further advice on building up their modules for the BA General major.

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator for the BA General major in Archives and Records Management is Professor Tony Rodrigues, Department of Information Science, UNISA.

Conclusion

The BA General major in Archives and Records Management offered by the Department of Information Science at UNISA provides students with a comprehensive education in archives and records management. With its well-structured curriculum and experienced faculty, this qualification is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in this field.