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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
110877  Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
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  General Social Science 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2034-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to:
  • Develop achieving learners with advanced specialist knowledge in the field of anthropology.
  • Realise a high degree of sustained proficiency in both scholarship and research.
  • Provide professional training at a postgraduate level in anthropology.
  • Equip achieving learners with advanced knowledge and skills in planning, conducting and publishing research in the field of anthropology.
  • Develop general formative knowledge in the study of anthropology.
  • Develop specific knowledge of anthropological theories and approaches.
  • Create advanced skills in analysing ethnographic data.

    Rationale:
    The rationale of this qualification is to enhance understanding of anthropological perspectives. The qualification aims to ensure that learners develop a holistic, culturally relativistic and transdisciplinary approach to issues. It makes use of local examples from South Africa and around the African continent are used in order to promote African scholarship. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Recognition of Prior Learning conducted in terms of the institution's policy as laid out in general rule 7 (B). Applications are endorsed by the School of Social Science and approved by the College Academic Affairs Board.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • A cognate Bachelor' Degree, Level 7 or equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at Level 8 totalling 128 Credits:
  • South African Ethnography, 16 Credits.
  • The Development of Anthropological Theory, 16 Credits.
  • Ethnographic Research Methods, 16 Credits.
  • Local Knowledge & Sustainable Development, 16 Credits.
  • Research Project: Anthropology, 32 Credits.
  • Understanding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Africa, 16 Credits.
  • Globalisation, Migrancy and Diaspora Studies, 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners will be able to:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of and familiarity with the primary published literature in the field.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate contrasting theoretical approaches in light of research evidence.
    3. Demonstrate familiarity with the types of empirical phenomena that motivate theoretical anthropological enquiry.
    4. Recognise and appreciate anthropological diversity and variation.
    5. Show cultural and aesthetic sensitivity across a range of anthropological contexts.
    6. Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of anthropological studies. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Access, outline, evaluate and synthesize the current state of critical/theoretical debate, demonstrating their personal engagement with the literature.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of research, including research design, methods, research processes and methods of data analysis.
  • Apply this knowledge and skills by conceptualising a research problem and developing a cogent research proposal.
  • Design and conduct applied quantitative or qualitative research.
  • Acquire basic skills to analyse, summarise, present and interpret qualitative and/ quantitative data.
  • Engage with and become familiar with the critical reviews of recent literature on relevant topics within the national and international context of policy and development studies.
  • Develop a research proposal, identify, collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, implement different research styles, present data, reference material correctly, communicate effectively in written presentation, undertake independent research projects.
  • Apply a critical analysis in research and teaching in anthropology.
  • Demonstrate the mastery of requisite skills with regard to the research for and scientific writing of research papers.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment of the taught component will be continuous in the form of, amongst others, research, written assignments, seminars, attendance, oral presentations and participation in discussions and workshops.
    The type of work that learners will be assessed on includes the following:
  • Critical reviews of recent literature on relevant topics.
  • Presentations and written seminars on selected topics.
  • Written papers in which the learner must demonstrate their ability to access, outline, evaluate and synthesise the current state of critical/ theoretical debate, demonstrating their personal engagement with the literature.
  • Research plans, research proposals and ethical clearance forms.
  • Independent individual research on anthropological issues.
  • Oral presentations and examinations.

    The approach and methods of assessment are multi-mode, incorporate both formative and summative assessment and are designed to assess different competencies of the learners. For example, the research proposal and seminar papers constitute formative assessment. The oral presentations and examinations are based on summative assessment. The aforementioned methods of assessment are designed to assess specific competencies of the learners as stated in the learning outcomes. Assessment of performance will take the form of research proposals, seminar papers on theories and models and a discussion of these in the classroom. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This is a qualification of study offered against a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) registered qualification which has been compared to similar qualifications. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Anthropology, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Social Science in Anthropology, Level 9.
  • Master of Arts in Anthropology, Level 9. 
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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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