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

Programme overview

Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Political Studies is an NQF level 8 honours degree in the School of Gov. Studies of the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time and part-time on the Mahikeng campus. Qualification code: 1FV L01 L601M. On completion of the Programme, students should be able to: Demonstrate a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Government Studies | 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 Research Project, Research Methodology, Policy Studies, Political Philosophy, Comparative Politics, Issues in World Politics, Political Dynamics.

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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 Political Studies degree is open to students in possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Political 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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