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Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Development Studies at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Development Studies is an NQF level 8 honours degree in the School of Social Sciences of the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time and part-time on the Mahikeng campus. Qualification code: 1HA L01 L601M.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1-2 years full-time; 2-3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Theories of Development, Development Policy and Strategies, Land Reform: Policies and Strategies, Co-operatives Development, Local Economic Development (not offered in 2026).

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Entry requirements

In addition to the general rules governing Honours qualifications outlined in HUM.3, and the general admission requirements set out in the A-Rules, the following specific requirements apply to this programme a) The BSocSc (Hons) in Development Studies degree is open to students in possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies or any other Bachelor's Degree approved by the Senate, with a minimum average of 65%.

Duration: 1-2 years full-time; 2-3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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