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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
11699  Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  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   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The first purpose of the programme is to provide qualifiers with Postgraduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in commerce, law, property valuation and management that provide a foundation for further intellectual development and opportunities for gainful employment and rewarding contributions to society.

The second purpose of the programme is to enhance the body of knowledge about property valuation, development and management in South Africa through the pursuance of research-based enquiry and dissemination, via dynamic Postgraduate courses.

The third purpose of the qualification is to provide the property valuation, development and management professions in South Africa with qualifying Learners who possess both contextually specific advanced skills as well as research skills and who meet the academic requirements for professional registration. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and solve problems.
    2. Work in groups/teams.
    3. Organise him/herself and activities.
    4. Frame research questions, identify, collect and collate data from primary and secondary sources and apply quantitative analysis methods.
    5. Communicate orally and in written reports.
    6. Identify and pursue a variety of effective learning strategies.
    7. Explore education and career opportunities.
    8. Identify and take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Argue the existence of a problem and to select and apply an appropriate means of solving it.
  • Develop productive working relationships with other team members.
  • Plan and schedule individual and group work and meet deadlines.
  • Conduct research including: preparing a research proposal, defining the research problem, developing hypotheses, performing a literature search and writing a literature review, developing an appropriate empirical research design, developing and administering an appropriate research instrument; developing an argument, applying analytical methods, drawing conclusions and presenting research findings in the form of a treatise.
  • Produce written research reports and present research findings orally.
  • Select an appropriate learning method for assignment work.
  • Apply knowledge of finance and appraisal to problems involving selecting between competing investments; apply statistical knowledge to the characterization and interpretation of data sets.
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of analytical methods, as well as a high level of computer literacy.
  • Demonstrate a understanding of the foundations of business finance and apply this knowledge in managing and financing working capital.
  • Translate a property development and management problem into a well-planned solution that is devised to provide quantitative data that can be analysed to provide a solution.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance and importance of professional ethics, conduct and liability.
  • Identify and use appropriate advanced valuation methods to value large shopping centres, air space and mining rights.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of: the Facilities Management function; the process of building design and construction for new and renovation work; the management of properties in terms of the acquisition, lease management, tenant management; and the management of building' operations in terms of operating systems, maintenance and repairs, cleaning and security.
  • Prepare budgets, cost plans, and implement cost control/ reporting procedures.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and how specific pieces of legislation influence property valuation; apply procedural knowledge of provincial ordinances; and demonstrate an understanding of influential Supreme Court decision affecting valuations and the role of the Valuer.
  • Prepare a plan for a low-income housing project with in a developmental paradigm; identify issues essential to more sensitive communication between low-income communities, NGOs, consultants and government bodies around housing issues; and develop and defend their opinions on sensitive issues in the development field.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and, where appropriate, applied competence in the elected area of speciality.

    Integrated Assessment:
    All major courses in the programme carry the requirements for students to submit a major project specifically designed to test applied competence in the Outcomes. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Geographical Information Systems, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of City Planning Honours, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Architecture, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of City and Regional Planning, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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.
     
    1. University of Cape Town 


    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.