BA Development Studies at University of Zululand

Bachelor of Development Studies is a three-year qualification with Total Credits of 360. The qualification equips students with skills and understanding of different theories, practices,s, and activities that are useful to facilitate holistic and integrated focused development.

Admission to University of Zululand

The first step when applying for admission at the University is deciding on the qualification you wish to obtain.

Upon acceptance, depending on the chosen course, you are then admitted to one of the institution’s four faculties.

Entry Requirement

Your application will only be considered for admission if you qualify and meet the faculty requirements.

NOTE: Meeting the minimum admission requirements only means that you are eligible for selection, NOT that you will necessarily be accepted.

Min Admission Points

NSC pass with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognized SC 20-credit subjects; an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation and an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) in English as a Home Language (Matric Exemption).

What can I do with a degree in development studies?

Development Planners.

Development Consultants.

Development Projects/Programmes Officers/Managers.

Development Planning Officers/Managers.

Socio-economic and Marketing Researchers.

Social and Environmental Impact Analysts.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists.

What subjects are in development studies?

SDS111–Introduction to Development Studies.

SSF111 –Fundaments of Social Science I.

SSE121 –Introduction to Microeconomics.

BCS151 –Communication and Study Skills.

BMG101 –Ethics and Sustainable Behavior in Society.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Development Studies Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRange
Communications CoordinatorRange: R75k – R247k (Estimated)
Communications ManagerRange: R78k – R297k (Estimated)
Corporate Communications SpecialistRange: R178k – R700k (Estimated)
Human Resources (HR) AdministratorRange: R74k – R205k (Estimated)