| Qualification code: | 99312 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101247 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: This qualification consists of 30 modules with Development Studies as the MAJOR. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer or laptop, printer and the internet. |
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| Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to familiarise learners with the content and basic theories of a number of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, at the basic and intermediate level, and to provide them with a deeper grasp of one or more of these disciplines taken at exit level (level 6), as well as to enable them to place new knowledge in context and to use appropriate methods for seeking resolution of problems; To provide learners with a variety of basic scholarly and intellectual competencies, including the ability to question critically the assumptions of a limited range of theories and authorities, and to develop an understanding of elementary research methods used within one or more disciplines; To equip learners with the ability to give an accurate account of scholarly positions and the competence to express their own opinions clearly and coherently, both in written and oral communication; To prepare learners for post learner study; To provide learners with a well-rounded and broad education across a number of disciplines, thus preparing them for a wide range of professions crucial to the welfare of society; To produce learners who are able to think laterally, critically and creatively; To produce learners who are prepared for life-long learning; To produce learners who understand the principles of, and are capable of critical citizenship. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)
DVA1601 has been replaced by DVA1502, students who have already passed DVA1601 may not register
DVA1502.
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| APC1501 - Political Evolution of the African State | |
| APC1502 - The Politics of Contemporary Africa | |
| APY1501 - Anthropology in a Diverse World | |
| DVA1501 - Introduction to Development Studies | |
| DVA1502 - Development Problems and Institutions | |
| ECS1501 - Economics IA | |
| ENG1503 - Academic Language and Literacy in English | |
| EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions | |
| GGH1503 - Our Living Earth | |
| PYC1502 - Psychology in Society | |
| SOC1501 - Community, Society and Inequality in a Globalised World: Introduction to Sociology | |
DVA3702 has been replaced by DVA2603, students who have already passed DVA3702 may not register
DVA2603.
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| APC2602 - Political Economy of Africa | |
| DVA2601 - Projects and Programmes as Instruments of Development | Recommendation:Students to complete DVA1501 and DVA1502 before they enrol for this module |
| DVA2602 - Community Development and the Basic Needs Approach | |
| DVA2603 - Urban Development | |
| ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I) | Co-requisite:ECS1501 |
| ECS2601 - Intermediate Microeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS1501 |
| ECS2602 - Intermediate Macroeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
| RSC2601 - Research in Social Sciences | |
| Group B. Choose 1 module from the following | |
| GGH2602 - The Geography of Services Provision | |
| SOC2602 - Globalisation and Social Change in South Africa | Recommendation:Students to complete SOC1501 and/or SOC1502 before they enrol for this module. |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| APC3701 - The Politics of Southern Africa | |
| DVA3701 - Development Theories | |
| DVA3703 - Development Policy and Strategies | |
| DVA3704 - Development Planning | |
| DVA3705 - Empowerment and Popular Initiatives | |
| DVA3706 - Rural Development | |
| ECS3702 - International Trade | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 |
| ECS3703 - International Finance | Pre-requisite:ECS2602 |
| ECS3704 - Public Economics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 |
| GGH3702 - Spatial Economic Development | |