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

Master of Laws in Procedural Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
13797  Master of Laws in Procedural Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge about the theoretical aspects of primarily Procedural Law (and specified related sub-fields), and to demonstrate their practical knowledge in Procedural Law (and specified related sub-fields) by applying research findings

Learners should demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in Procedural Law (and specified related sub-fields) as required by NQF Level 7;

A secondary purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the foundation for further research and development at subsequent NQF levels;

The added value of this qualification is to provide South Africa with professionals in Procedural Law (and specified related sub-fields), as required by the emerging fields of specialisation in law (not only on a national level, but also on an international level);

This qualification indicates that the recipient of the qualification has both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to translate into competent performance in the workplace. 

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 Requirement:
Bachelor of Laws, NQF Level 8.
Or
Postgraduate Diploma in Law, NQF Level 8. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Collect, analyse, organising and critically evaluating information, displaying original and independent research skills;
2. Identify and solve problems in the field of Procedural Law, by using critical and creative thinking skills;
3. Express the findings of their research/content of course work effectively and concisely in the form of written communication and oral persuasion;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of Procedural Law as part of a set of inter-related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:

Integrated Assessment:
  • The learner will be assessed through group discussions, dissertations and an examination as to the basic level of knowledge pertaining to their knowledge of the principles.
  • The level of assessment will be to test the learners in the solving of typical practical problems and as to the philosophy of Procedural Law. The latter will serve as a tool to enable the learners to solve problems that were not encountered in the teaching situation.
  • Input from practitioners in the field of Procedural Law will be used, as well as academic assessment by external examiners and moderators.

    Formative Assessment:
  • Portfolios.
  • Simulations.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations .

    Summative Assessment:
  • Mini-dissertation/research report in Procedural Law. 
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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 allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Laws, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Law, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Education in Education Law, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation
  • Doctor of Laws in Civil Procedural Laws, NQF Level 10. 
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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 Pretoria 


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