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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
110379  Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  People/Human-Centred Development 
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
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered-data under construction" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2021-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2022-06-30   2025-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and analytical skills to engage constructively and creatively with the changing paradigm in gender relations, thereby both creating career prospects for learners and building human capacity within governance, education and the economy as well as to mainstream Gender in most institutions of learning and companies. Specifically, the Postgraduate Diploma aims to create diplomats who are competent to critically position themselves regarding the major ideological perspectives and theoretical traditions in the study of gender, and in the multidisciplinary analysis and description of the major issues pertaining to gender. Learners will be able to utilise this competence in the service of gender equity in the workplace and beyond, thereby contributing meaningfully to the social and economic advancement of South African society at large. This qualification contributes to an integrated set of qualifications that complies with the requirements and essential values of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), both in terms of the field of study and the specified objectives.

Rationale:
Gender together with race and disability is a crucial diversity issue, and has received much attention, both locally and internationally. Gender equality is a cultural ideal whose time has finally come, especially for South Africa. However, it involves many unresolved issues, extending across the boundaries of various disciplines. To fully grasp the complexities and the range of possible solutions to gender issues, a multidisciplinary approach such as in the institution's qualification. The qualification and its qualifications assist in correcting many of the omissions and distortions of the past, e.g. by emphasising the intersectionality of gender with race and class. It will also generate new knowledge, much of which has important implications for social policy. Learners stand to acquire personal, social, national and human values from their participation in it. The qualification, in particular, will open up access to a wider range of learners who are likely to come mainly from the designated group of women. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Non-learners who have shown by examination or publication or a record of appropriate training that they have reached a level in the subject or a cognate subject equivalent to a Bachelor Degree may be permitted to register for this Postgraduate Diploma.

Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Social Science, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 totalling 126 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 126 Credits:
  • Gender and Research Methods, 14 Credits.
  • Theories in Gender Studies, 14 Credits.
  • Gender and Economic Development, 14 Credits.
  • Strategies for Gender Empowerment, 14 Credits.
  • Gender and Law, 14 Credits.
  • Gender and Health, 14 Credits.
  • Effects of Global Economic Programmes on Gender Relations, 14 Credits.
  • Social Construction of Gender, 14 Credits.
  • Gender and Environment, 14 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Develop and apply a multidisciplinary perspective on gender issues at the local level.
    2. Identify and debate some of the central issues in respect of gender and equality, i.e. Gender and work; gender and language/communication; gender and (education) management; gender and tradition.
    3. Determine and formulate strategies for intervention, e.g. Gender mainstreaming.
    4. Utilise research methodology in projects within their work environments or similar contexts.
    5. Acquired skills/values in: Problem-centred argumentation; Professionalism: Integrity in both their research and their practice of their vocation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria:
    Continuous assessment long essay.
    Integrated assessment:
    Oral examinations.
    Other:
  • Peer group assessment.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment, as appropriate to the various courses, will be by means of: Independent written assignments (essays, research reports, case studies, etc.); Independent written/visual projects; Syndicate assignments; Seminars (oral presentation of papers, PowerPoint, discussion, etc.); Formal examinations. In all the above formats, learners will demonstrate their understanding of gender issues as well as their ability to apply this knowledge and the appropriate skills by devising appropriate strategies to effectively address specific gender issues within specific contexts, such as the workplace. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification offers a unique combination of disciplines. The knowledge offered focuses mainly on the South African and Southern African contexts, and the learners' individual projects will be situated mainly in their own local (workplace) contexts, but the understanding they will gain and the skills they will master are universally applicable. The qualification is therefore similar to and comparable with those of other such qualifications internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for vertical and horizontal articulation options:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in Gender Studies, Level 9.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Gender Studies Honours, Level 8. 
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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: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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