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 Honours Qualifications

• The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, each with its own set of requirements and modules.
  • For example, the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies has a qualification code of 99438, an NQF level of 8, and a total of 120 credits.
  • The SAQA ID and APS/AS are also specified for each qualification.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 99438
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 120
• The qualification consists of 5 modules and can be completed full-time or part-time.
• Students are required to have access to a computer, printer, and the internet during their studies.

Purpose Statement

• The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Honours Bachelor of Arts graduates with systematic knowledge, specialized skills, and theoretical competence.
• The qualification aims to prepare students for specialist training at an advanced level and to provide them with in-depth knowledge and confidence to identify and solve complex problems.

Registration

• Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the new academic year once the registration period opens.

Choosing Modules

• Each qualification is structured to require a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate.
• Co-requisite and pre-requisite modules are specified, and students must register for both modules simultaneously if they have not yet passed the co-requisite module.
• The maximum number of credits allowed per academic year and semester is specified, and students must take their available time into consideration when choosing modules.

Curriculum

• The curriculum for each qualification is outlined, including compulsory and elective modules.
• For example, the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies includes modules such as Development Debates and Issues, Research Methodology in Development Studies, and Research Report in Development Studies.
• Students can select elective modules from a range of options, including Decoloniality, Human Security and Development, and Sustainable Development.

Research Areas

• The university has various research areas and initiatives, including problem-solving research with relevance and impact.
• Research support and resources are available to students, including research grants, awards, and expert consultants.
• The university also has a range of research centers and institutes, including the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation.