IIE Bachelor of Social Science

Overview

The field of Social Science relates to understanding people, society and culture. This field of study enables people to make decisions as informed citizens of a culturally diverse inter-connected world. Social sciences are a group of disciplines that focus on how the mind works, how people behave in society, and their impact on one another, other societies and the environment.

Employers seek flexible, well-informed graduates who are sophisticated communicators and analytical thinkers. The Bachelor of Social Science offered at IIE Rosebank College is designed to enable students to develop such qualities. The world of work is changing rapidly, and students need to take a global outlook and be adaptable to succeed.

This programme provides a rich basis of skills and knowledge for graduates to apply directly within the workplace or to build on through further studies in Honours or a postgraduate programme.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP 
 
Upon completing this IIE qualification, graduates will be equipped to apply for positions in diverse fields such as research and analysis, public or civil services, diplomacy, public policy-making, and social and community services. They may gain employment in government departments, universities, the Department of Justice, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, museums, development agencies and non-governmental organisations. They may also be self-employed or work for consultancy firms.

 
POSSIBLE CAREERS  
 
•    Research and analysis
•    Public or civil services
•    Diplomacy
•    Public policy-making, and
•    Social and community services

They may gain employment in institutions such as:
•    Government departments
•    Universities
•    Department of Justice
•    Department of International Relations and Cooperation
•    Development agencies and non-governmental organisations

DURATION
This is a three-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

MODE OF DELIVERY
Contact (Full-time): Contact lectures take place during the day, on weekdays, at the following campuses: Cape Town, Mbombela, Nelson Mandela Bay, Polokwane, and Pretoria.

Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is available online through IIE distance learning for individuals wanting to study and work. As an IIE distance student, you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of IIE RC online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.

Requirements

Admission requirements

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Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Bachelor of Social Science is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on Level 7 (SAQA ID No: 90905). Upon successful completion, you will receive a Bachelor of Social Science degree from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private higher education provider in South Africa

Important Information

• This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.

The programme is approved by the CHE/SAQA and is pending registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training. 

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

•    Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
•    Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
•    Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
•    A working webcam and microphone
•    An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.