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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Agriculture in Extension 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105525  Master of Agriculture in Extension 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  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 purpose of this qualification is to further advancements in the field of agricultural extension.

The qualifying learner will be competent to apply extension research methods and interpret, analyse and evaluate abstract information.

This qualification grants admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Extension), Level 10. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

    Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Science Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
    Or
  • A relevant Level 8 qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, plan, conduct, interpret and document a research project. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria is assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Relevant topic is identified.
  • Topic is relevant in the context of extension.
  • Research proposal is submitted and approved.
  • Literature review is comprehensive, systematic and relevant.
  • Understanding of the research area is demonstrated.
  • Problem is identified, defined and conceptualised.
  • Problem statement is formulated effectively.
  • Research objectives are determined.
  • Research strategy is determined.
  • Research methodology is selected.
  • Research title is clearly stated.
  • Hypotheses are clearly stated.
  • Objectives are clearly stated.
  • Research project is appropriately planned.
  • Research project is effectively conducted.
  • Research findings are appropriately interpreted.
  • Research findings and process are appropriately documented.
  • Conclusions are drawn logically.
  • Research project is successfully defended.
  • Research ethics are adhered to.
  • Research findings are published as required.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Oral examinations.
  • Research dissertation to be examined. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Technology in Agricultural Extension, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension, Level 10. 
    		•

    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: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.