North West University
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences Honours
The Bachelor of Consumer Sciences Honours in Economics is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences Honours offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After completion of the qualification the graduate will demonstrate:
- extensive and integrated knowledge and engagement in a selected discipline of Consumer Sciences (Interior, Fashion, Foods and Consumer behaviour) to evaluate and apply concepts principles, theories and skills thereof while knowing how such knowledge links with other related disciplines;
- the ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in an area of specialisation concerning complex consumer issues in order to develop logical and creative solutions to the South African consumer within the selected area of Consumer Sciences in a professional, ethical and responsible manner;
- the ability to communicate consumer-related issues, rigorous interpretation and solutions in an appropriate academically correct and professional manner using different types of media and technologies;
- the ability to work effectively as an individual and in a team to identify, study and critically review discipline-related processes and systems in specialised contexts and develop scientific solutions for different consumer groups.
PROGRAMME: CONSUMER SCIENCES
a) The student must be registered full-time. No enrolled student will be allowed to work full time during the duration of the studies.
b) The closing date for applications is 30 August.
c) Faculty specific rules and requirements of the programme
d) General Admission requirements of the qualification hold.
e) Admission to this degree is done in consultation with the school director or delegated person and is subject to available capacity in the subject group.
f) An average academic performance of 60% is required during undergraduate studies.
g) Prerequisites as indicated against each module specified in the curriculum requirements holds.
h) Students that complied with the minimum requirements of the degree will also have to complete a written assignment on a given topic and take part in a personal interview with a selection panel consisting of personnel of Consumer Sciences.
