Bachelor of Social Science at The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

A degree (SAQA ID 122517, NQF level 7, 360 credits) in which students read, debate, examine and discuss social issues and learn to build arguments and think independently. At IIE Rosebank College it is a three-year qualification offered in blended learning mode.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 includes Digital and Academic Literacy, Communication Science 1A, Sociology 1A and 1B, with International Studies and Political Studies (International Studies 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Political Science, Fundamentals of International Relations) or Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice (Psychology 1A and 1B, Crime in Context, Introduction to the South African Criminal Justice System) streams.

Career pathways

Research and analysis, public or civil service, diplomacy, public policy-making, social and community services; government departments, universities, the Department of Justice, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, museums, development agencies, NGOs, consultancies.

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Entry requirements

NSC with Bachelor's degree pass and a minimum of 50% for English; NC(V) Bachelor's degree pass with 50% English; SC with endorsement and 50% English; SC(a) degree pass with 50% English. Where NSC English is 40-49%, entry may be granted if 50% was achieved in the final Grade 11 English mark. International applicants need a USAf Exemption Certificate with 50% English or an equivalent English test. A cognate Higher Certificate, cognate 240-credit Diploma, Advanced Certificate or 360-credit Diploma or Degree may satisfy minimum degree admission (if not cognate, at least 20% of credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related). Mature-age admission is available for applicants 23 and older under the IIE senate discretionary categories.

Duration: 3 years

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