| Qualification code: | 98051 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 14169 |
| 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. | |
| Qualification offered until 2028, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification. | |
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.
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HSY1501 and HSY1502 have been replaced by HSY1511 and HSY1512, students who have already passed
HSY1501 and HSY1502 may not register HSY1511 and HSY1512.
DVA1601 has been replaced by DVA1502, students who have already passed DVA1601 may not register
DVA1502.
Students who have passed DVA3702 will retain credits for DVA2603 BUT must enrol for DVA3706 in order
to complete the ten-modules major in Development Studies in a Bachelor's level programme.
Students who have passed MNM2602 will retain credits for MNM2615, BUT MNM2602 is not equivalent to
MNM2615.
HSY2601 pre-requisites are (HSY1501 and HSY1502) or (HSY1511 and HSY1512), however, HSY1512 is not
part of the curriculum.