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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
109839  Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Environmental Sciences 
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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
16153  Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours: Ecology and Resource Management  Level 7  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
  • An advanced training in Environmental Sciences aimed at enhancing and topping up the knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level.
  • Innovative and problem-solving competencies are nurtured further in this qualification.
  • Research skills are developed, leading to independent students' research projects, which end up in the production of dissertation.
  • Community service and leadership qualities are promoted through students' community projects.
  • Develop a culture of academic debate and discourses through the honours seminar system. 
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    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 Environmental Sciences, Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    High level of competencies such as problem-solving, analytical skills, research skills, communication skills.

    Specify critical cross-field outcomes:
  • High-level integration of the ecological, hydrological, geographical and planning perspectives on environmental issues. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Seminars.
  • Written exams.
  • Practical assignments.
  • Research dissertation.

    Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the Degree is achieved:
    1. Written examinations.
    2. Discourses and seminars.
    3. Projects.
    4. Practical assignments. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for vertical articulation.
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Environmental Sciences. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.