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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Development Studies Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
104903	Bachelor of Development Studies Honours
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2021-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The Honours Degree will:

Enable learners to develop Postgraduate level knowledge, discipline specific skills and applied competence in development studies that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful employment and making a rewarding contribution to society.

Empower Postgraduates to solve development problems in a general and focused way, to effectively manage and allocate resources, to communicate effectively and to contribute to socio-economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner.

Rationale:

Provide South Africa with significant numbers of Postgraduates, particularly from disadvantaged communities, in order to ensure that the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based scholarly activity is strengthened and diversified.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The structure of this qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible. This qualification may therefore be accessed and/or be achieved in part through the Recognition of Prior Learning, which includes formal learning and work experience.

Entry Requirements:
A relevant Bachelor's Degree, or its equivalent, in a related discipline.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Display specialized scholastic and basic Development skills and research skills in a Development Discipline.
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve Development problems in a systematic, critical and creative way.
3. Acquire a specialised understanding of how to manage Development resources and processes.
4. Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote own ideas and interests.
5. Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa in an ethical and responsible manner.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Specialised Development skills and basic research skills is displayed in a development or related discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

The ability to identify, analyse and solve Development is demonstrated in a systematic, critical and creative way.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

A specialised understanding of how to manage Development resources and processes is demonstrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Ideas and interests are articulated and promoted through effective Communication in oral and written modes.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

An in-depth understanding and contribution to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa is demonstrated in an ethical and responsible manner.

Integrated Assessment:
The Faculty has adopted a Continuous Assessment System. Assessment consists of a number of assessment events administered throughout the year and a variety of assessment instruments are used (for example: tests, essays and practical reports, project reports).

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

N/A

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal Articulation:
Admission is possible to a relevant Postgraduate Diploma, Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:
On completion, students may progress to a Master's qualification in a relevant discipline at any other higher education institution.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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