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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Laws in Contract Law

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
13800	Master of Laws in Contract 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 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 Law of Contract (and specified related sub-fields), and to demonstrate their practical knowledge in Law of Contract (and specified related sub-fields) by applying research findings.

Learners should demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in Law of Contract (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 Law of Contract (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 Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Laws, NQF Level 8.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, displaying original and independent research skills;
2. Identify and solve problems in the field of Law of Contract, 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 Law of Contract as part of a set of inter-related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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 law of contract. 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 law of contract will be used, as well as academic assessment by external examiners and moderators.

Portfolios.

Simulations.

Written examinations.

Oral examinations.

Mini-dissertation/research report in Law of Contract (with reference to specified related sub-fields where applicable).

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 vertical and horizontal articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Master of Laws, NQF Level 9

Master of Law in Intellectual Property Law, NQF Level 9.

Vertical Articulation:

Doctor of Laws in Law of Contracts, NQF Level 10.

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