| Qualification code: | 90079 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101252 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
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Rules: This qualification consists of 30 modules 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. Some of the pre-requisites and/ or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. |
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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 7), 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)
Students who have passed HSY1502 will be credited for the following module HSY1512.
ENN103F has been replaced by ENG1503, students who have already passed ENN103F may not register
ENG1503
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ECS1501 - Economics IA | |
| ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I) | Co-requisite:ECS1501 |
| HSY1512 - Southern Africa Until the Early 1800s: Encounters and Transformations | |
| PLC1501 - Politics as Social Activity | |
| PLC1502 - Understanding the State | |
| PLS1501 - Introduction to Western Philosophy | |
| PLS1502 - Introduction to African Philosophy | |
| PLS2601 - Critical Reasoning | |
| Group B. Select 1 from the following | |
| MNB1501 - Business Management IA | |
| MNB1601 - Business Management IB | Pre-requisite:MNB1501 |
| Group C. Select 1 from the following | |
| ENG1503 - Academic Language and Literacy in English | |
| ENN1504 - Practising Workplace English | |
Students who wish to major in Economics on the third level MUST register ECS2601 and ECS2602.
However, if Economics is not your major, the student must still do either ECS2601 or ECS2602
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| APC2601 - Political Change in Contemporary Africa | |
| APC2602 - Political Economy of Africa | |
| IPC2602 - International Political Dynamics | |
| PLC2601 - Understanding Political Behaviour and Participation | |
| PLS2602 - African Ethics and Politics | |
| PLS2607 - Philosophy of Science | |
| Group B. Select 1 from the following | |
| PLC2602 - Politics and Public Policy | |
| PSC2601 - South African Politics | |
| Group C. Select 3 from the following | |
| ECS2601 - Intermediate Microeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS1501 |
| ECS2602 - Intermediate Macroeconomics | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
| ECS2603 - South African Economic Indicators | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
| ECS2604 - Labour Economics | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
| ECS2605 - South African Financial System | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
| ECS2606 - Environmental Economics | |
| ECS2608 - Economic History of the World | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
| ECS2609 - Economic History of South Africa | Pre-requisite:ECS1601 |
ECS3706 pre-requisites are ECS2601, ECS2602 and (DSC1520 or QMI1500 or [STA1501 and STA1502]),
however, DCS1520, QMI1500, STA1501 and STA1502 are not part of the curriculum.
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group B. PHILOSOPHY as FIRST MAJOR: select 5; as SECOND MAJOR: select 4; if THIRD MAJOR: select 1 | |
| PLS3701 - Theoretical and Applied Ethics | |
| PLS3702 - Modern Philosophy | |
| PLS3703 - Advanced African Philosophy | |
| PLS3705 - Political Philosophy | |
| PLS3709 - Advanced Western Philosophy | |
| Group C. POLITICS as FIRST MAJOR: select 5; as SECOND MAJOR: select 4; if THIRD MAJOR: select 1 | |
| PLC3701 - Political Ideas | |
| PLC3702 - Democracy and Other Forms of Regime | |
| PLC3703 - Political Development and Political Economy | |
| PSC3702 - Political Conflict and Conflict Resolution | |
| PSC3703 - Political Knowledge | |
| Group D. ECONOMICS as FIRST MAJOR: select 5; as SECOND MAJOR: select 4; if THIRD MAJOR: select 1 | |
| ECS3701 - Monetary Economics | Pre-requisite:ECS2602 |
| ECS3702 - International Trade | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 |
| ECS3703 - International Finance | Pre-requisite:ECS2602 |
| ECS3704 - Public Economics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 |
| ECS3705 - History of Economic Thought | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 & ECS2602 |
| ECS3706 - Econometrics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601, ECS2602 & (DSC1520 or QMI1500 or [STA1501 & STA1502]) |
| ECS3707 - Development Economics | Pre-requisite:ECS2601 & ECS2602 |