Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

• The Bachelor of Information Science qualification is designed to equip learners with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies to become information and knowledge professionals.
• The purpose of this qualification is to deliver comprehensive information services in diverse environments within the knowledge economy.
• Learners will explore current trends, practices, legislation, strategies, and debates that inform and shape professional practice within information and knowledge environments.

Program Details

• Qualification code: 90188
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 480
• APS/AS: 20
• The qualification consists of 37 modules, and students are required to have access to a computer, printer, and the internet during their studies.

Rules and Requirements

• Students must note the pre-requisite and co-requisite modules for each level of study.
• The maximum number of credits allowed per academic year is 120, and per semester is 60.
• Students must consider their available time when choosing modules, as this will impact their academic performance.

Curriculum

• The curriculum is structured into four levels, with compulsory modules at each level.
• Modules include:
  • Group A: Compulsory modules, such as Language Through an African Lens, Communication in the context of the organisation, and Introduction to Information Services and Sources.
  • Group A: Compulsory modules at higher levels, such as Descriptive Cataloguing, Classification of Information Sources, and Taxonomy of Literacies.

Module Information

• Each module has a specific pre-requisite, co-requisite, or recommendation.
• For example, the module Computer Coding and Programming Applications in Information Services has a recommendation that students complete the Fundamentals of Database Design and Information Systems in Information Services module before enrolling.

Research Areas

• The university offers research opportunities in various areas, including information science, communication, and technology.
• Research methodologies and data analysis are also covered in the curriculum.

Registration and Fees

• Students can register for the program once they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
• The registration process involves calculating study fees, completing and submitting the registration, and paying the study fees.

Additional Information

• The university provides support services for students, including academic support, student policies, and rules.
• International students can also apply for the program, and the university provides information on student fees and funding.