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6.3. Relating Learning Fields to Careers
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Learning Fields Most Common Undergraduate Qualifications
Universities South Africa (USAf) discontinued the NiSHE project in 2016. Learners in need of career advice are advised to visit the Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology career development (Khetha) site for information www.careerhelp.org.za
Possible Career Directions
LANGUAGES
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Law
A range of diplomas, e.g. National Diploma in Human Resource Management
Law, human resources, labour relations, history, sociology, psychology, social work, archaeology, geography, environmental management, cartography, management, marketing, theology, politics, public and international relations, museums, public administration
HUMAN AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Journalism, television, creative writing, advertising, translation, copywriting, broadcasting, library and information management, publishing, media and communications
Bachelor of Music, Visual Art, Drama Studies, Fine Arts
A range of diplomas, e.g. National Diploma in Jewelry Design and Manufacturing, National Diploma in Drama, National Diploma in Photography
Painting, sculpture, music, theatre, acting, dance, performing arts technology, photography, graphic art, design, film and television production, computer graphics and animation
ARTS AND CULTURE
SERVICES
A range of diplomas, e.g. National Diploma in Tourism Management, National Diploma in Hospitality Management
Travel, tourism, leisure, catering, community services, hotel and restaurant services, real estate, crime prevention, game ranging
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This table is adapted from a NiSHE publication, Into Higher Education – A Guide for Schools (2nd edition, HESA, 2006:71-73).