Course Entity: Social Science
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Bachelor of Applied Social Science (BAppSocSci) Degree
SACAP’s BAppSocSci degree is a comprehensive, three year, undergraduate qualification that develops a robust theoretical and methodological understanding of the discipline of psychology embedded within the social sciences. It has been specifically designed to build critical thinking and a depth of understanding of the individual within a social context and positions you well for admission…
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Bachelors of Human Ecology (Social Development)
This programme prepares students to contribute to socio-economic stability and poverty alleviation by focusing on the basic food, clothing and housing needs of communities. After completing it, students will have a sound theoretical and practical understanding of strategic management in non-profit organisations, community development strategies and the design, management and evaluation of community development projects.
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Political Leadership and Citizenship)
The purpose of this programme is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and values (e.g. democracy, tolerance, appreciation of diversity) of political life in order to take up positions of political leadership on the national, regional, local and communal levels of political institutions, in order to participate in the development and reconstruction of…
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Population Studies)
The purpose of this programme is to equip students with specific skills to understand population processes and engage in debates on these processes which are an essential component of planning all over the world and specifically in South Africa.
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Development Studies)
Massive development backlogs in South Africa and the rest of Africa have highlighted the need for specialists who understand the political, economic, cultural and social challenges that governments and NGOs face in filling service and infrastructure gaps. This programme ensures that students have a holistic view of development, along with a solid background in development…
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Public Administration and Communication)
The purpose of this programme is to enable both potential and existing public officials to optimally utilise public sector specific managerial and communication competencies in order to facilitate democratic governance and efficient and effective service delivery.
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Government, Administration and Development)
This specialised degree is aimed at students working in or planning a career in local, provincial or national government that deal with development issues such as education, social welfare and basic service delivery. It is a versatile, multidisciplinary programme that combines development studies, public administration and political science, ensuring that students are familiar with the…
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Policy Studies)
The purpose of this programme is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the causes and consequences of policy decisions; how public policy is formulated, implemented and analysed; how inputs into the policy-making process can be made; and how feedback to policy-makers is provided.
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
The purpose of this programme is to equip students with an appropriate range of analytical, empirical and conceptual skills in comprehending society’s major political and economic forces and the philosophical ideas that shape them.
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BA in Human and Social Sciences (Community Development)
This specialised degree is aimed at students interested in careers in community development. This could involve facilitating and managing development projects and programmes in the private or public sector, or working with small and micro enterprises, mostly in the informal sector. Students are introduced to projects and programmes as instruments of development, along with business…