University of South Africa, UNISAUniversity of South Africa, UNISA

This diploma prepares students to work in the development field in a variety of posts in either the governmental or non-governmental sector. It consists of 20 modules and students are offered a choice of combining modules from Development Studies, African Politics, Anthropology and Public Administration.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 2 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • Introduction to development studies
  • The anthropological study of culture in a multicultural context
  • The nature, content and scope of public administration
  • Political evolution of the African State
Second year subjects:
  • African Politics
  • Anthropology
  • Development Studies
  • Public Administration

Careers: public administrator, community development manager.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za​