SAQA 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.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111325  Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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  Mathematical 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
87062  Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics  Level 7  NQF Level 08  150  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The general purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics is to equip students with a deep theoretical body of knowledge in Applied Mathematics so as to enable Graduates to undertake professional work or progress on to further learning at Masters level. Graduates will have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines of Applied Mathematics and related research principles and methods.

Rationale:
To focus on increasing the levels of trained Personnel/Graduates in the field of Applied Mathematics in order to address the need in the job market as well as to increase the pool of available students for further research training. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
As per Institutional RPL Policy.

Entry Requirements:
The entry requirements for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science, Level 7 with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics as a major subject. 
    		•

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the compulsory and elective Modules at Level 8 totalling 126 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules: 102 Credits:
  • Finite Element Methods (MAPM401) Level 8, 24 Credits.
  • Continuum Mechanics (MAPM404) Level 8, 24 Credits.
  • Biomathematics (MAPM419) Level 8, 24 Credits.
  • Project (MAPM420) Level 8, 30 Credits.

    Elective Modules: (Choose One): 24 Credits:
  • Numerical Linear Algebra (MAPM402) Level 8, 24 Credits.
  • Graph Theory (MAPM403) Level 8 24 Credits.
  • Capita Selecta (MAPM407) Level 8, 24 Credits. 
    		•

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to applied mathematics.
    2. Rigorously critique and evaluate current research and participate in scholarly debates in an area of applied mathematics.
    3. Relate theory to practice and vice versa.
    4. Identify, analyse and deal with complex and/or real world problems and issues drawing systematically and creatively on the theory, research methods and literature.
    5. Apply advanced information retrieval and processing skills to identify, critically analyse, synthesise and independently evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative data and undertake a study of the literature and current research in applied mathematics.
    6. Produce a relevant research report under supervision which meets the standards of scholarly/professional writing.
    7. Be able to present and communicate the results of the research to general audience. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria For Exit Level Outcomes.
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be applied in an integrated manner across Exit level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to applied mathematics.
  • Be capable of providing rigorous criticism and evaluate current research practices.
  • Be able to participate in scholarly debates in an area of applied mathematics.
  • Relate theory to practice.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment methods for each module are through traditional methods such as assignments, tests and examinations. In the case of the project only the final report is assessed. The assessment is conducted after completion and submission of the report. As with the other modules, independent external moderation follows the same assessment format as the internal examination. 
    		•

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This programme is comparable to similar qualifications offered at other institutions, nationally and internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification provides for both horizontal and vertical articulation option:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science, Financial Mathematics, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Masters of Science in Financial Mathematics, Level 9. 
    		•

    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.
     
    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.