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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111351  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
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 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
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
87053  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology  Level 7  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare Psychometrists to function effectively in any appropriate setting, including independent practice, by providing training and experience within the relevant scope of practice. It will provide learners with advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes related to assessing, understanding, explaining and developing human behaviour in a multi-cultural context. In addition to this, the qualification will give learners entrance into the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology, after which they can register and practice as a Psychometrist. Value will be added to the qualifying individual in terms of relevant knowledge and skills and these will hold pertinent benefits to the institution and society in which they will practice the knowledge and skills.

Rationale:
The qualification is intended increase the quality and quantity of people able to register as register and practice as Psychometrists. This is a first step in training in research and therefore this qualification is important for providing a pool of people able to train in research at a higher level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL will be applied according to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL Policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor's qualification (National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7) with Psychology as a major. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 totalling 122 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules at Level 8,122 Credits:
  • Personality Psychology, 10 Credits.
  • Psychological Intervention, 10 Credits.
  • Neuropsychology, 10 Credits.
  • Research Methodology (SPNM411), 2 Credits.
  • Psychopathology, 10 Credits.
  • Psychometrics, 11 Credits.
  • Research Methodology (SP417), 2 Credits.
  • Psychological Testing and Assessment, 14 Credits.
  • Research Methodology (SMR411), 3 Credits.
  • Community Psychology, 10 Credits.
  • Treatise, 30 Credits.
  • Data Analysis, 10 Credits 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the general principles and theories underpinning the scientific
    2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the general principles and theoretical underpinnings of psychological measurement and assessment, intervention and development as well as research.
    3. Administer, score, provisionally interpret and report on psychological assessment measures in an ethical and professional manner.
    4. Demonstrate appropriate listening, clarifying, probing and reflection skills within a group and an individual intervention context.
    5. Implement specific psychoeducational intervention and developmental programmes in an ethical and professional manner.
    6. Demonstrate research skills related to choosing a research problem, planning a study, conducting a study, analysing the resultant information, and reporting on it.
    7. Critically evaluate psychological assessment and developmental intervention within the multi-cultural South African context.
    8. Identify how their cultural background and values impact on the way in which they practice psychological assessment, intervention, development, and research.
    9. Work effectively in a team with their peers and a supervisor/mentor in psychological assessment and intervention contexts. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

    The Associates Assessment Criteria will be applied in an integrated manner across the Exit level Outcomes.
  • Administer, score and provisionally interpret psychological assessment measures that they have been trained to use in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Prepare a written report on the results of psychological assessment measures that they have been trained to use.
  • Demonstrate appropriate listening, clarifying, probing and reflection skills within a group and an individual intervention context.
  • Identity when a psycho-educational intervention/development programme is needed and what type of intervention programme would be the most effective.
  • Implement specific psycho-educational intervention and development programmes in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Identify, plan, conduct and report on a research study.
  • Identify personal growth needs and how to utilise appropriate facilitative opportunities.
  • Generate a critical evaluation of psychological assessment and developmental intervention within the multi-cultural South African context.
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of how the discipline and profession of psychology synergistically interacts with related disciplines and professions.
  • Identify how their cultural background and values impact on the process of psychological assessment, intervention, development, and research.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The research project, practical and case based studies all provide opportunities for Integrated Assessment. Continuous Assessment of the foundational knowledge competencies is measured through tests, assignments and examinations. Furthermore, assessment of practical competencies through simulations role-plays and case studies. The development and presentation of an assessment portfolio containing, as a minimum: a summary, a log sheet, examples of completed assessment protocols, a comprehensive case study, a critical reflection. A research treatise, which will include a problem statement, literature review, a section on the methodology used, the research results and a discussion of them, as well as a critical overview of the study. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification it its design, content, delivery and assessment, is consistent with similar qualifications offered at other institutions nationally and internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial/Labour relations, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Human Resources, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Psychology, 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: 
    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: 
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