BA Honours

No second semester intake

BA HONOURS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Programme name:

Bachelors of Arts Honours in Development Studies (Qualification Code: 40520)

NQF Level 8: 120 credits

Programme purpose

The programme purpose is to provide candidates with the opportunity to access and acquire contemporary knowledge and develop competences through active engagement with the field of study known as Development Studies and its theories, principles, discourse, practices and policies of promoting integrated and holistic human development.

Programme outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary development theory and the competence to identify, analyse, evaluate and address complex socio-economic development problems, review issues, offer and communicate creative insights, make decisions and use resources accountably and ethically with emphasis on strong community acceptance and ownership.

General

Except as otherwise provided below, the degree of Bachelor of Arts Honours degree shall be awarded in accordance with the General Rules for Honours Degrees as published in the General Prospectus and the Postgraduate Research Policy.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification with a major in one of the following fields: Development Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Sociology, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Economic History, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Development or Human Settlements, and a cumulative aggregate of at least 60% in the final year of the qualification.

Please consult faculty admissions on the website.

Selection criteria

Because of restrictions in respect of student numbers, candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Candidates who meet the admission requirements and with a previous qualification in Development Studies will be given preference.

The remainder of qualified applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Presentation of a 3-page curriculum vitae (CV) that highlights the candidate’s previous engagement in socio-economic development-related activities, nationally, provincially and/or locally;

• A cover letter of no more than 100 words attached to the above-mentioned CV, motivating why the candidate should be considered for selection to the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Development Studies; 

• Only candidates with demonstrated levels of digital literacy will be considered for admission.

Duration of Study

The minimum duration for completion of the BA Honours Development Studies is one year of full-time study and two years of part-time study.

Re-admission:

Rule G3.7 applies. Students who have not completed the BA Honours Degree in Development Studies after two years of full-time or four years of part-time study must apply for re-admission to the degree. Should such students be readmitted, the retention of credits already obtained towards the qualification shall be subject to departmental approval.

Not all modules may necessarily be offered in a particular year.

Please consult the timetable on the website.

Not all modules may necessarily be offered in a particular year. Please consult the timetable on the website.

Please refer to the Application Procedure page and the link below for application details

http://www.mandela.ac.za/Apply/Admission/How-do-I-apply