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

Master of Laws in Child Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
13803  Master of Laws in Child 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 Child Law, and to demonstrate their practical knowledge in Child Law by applying research findings.

Learners should demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in Child Law as required by the NQF Level 7 and to be able to promote the best interests of children in the South African community at large.

A secondary purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the foundation for further research and development at subsequent NQF Level 7 and to be able to promote the best interests of children in South Africa. The added value of this qualification is to provide South Africa with professionals in Child Law, as required by the emerging fields of specialisation in law in our transitional society. A culture of respect for children's rights will be nurtured by this qualification to eventually enhance the quality of life of the children of South Africa. 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. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Sensitise all the legal issues pertaining to children and specifically on children's rights.
    2. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, displaying original and independent research skills;
    3. Identify and solve problems in the field of Child Law, by using critical and creative thinking skills;
    4. Express the findings of their research/content of course work effectively and concisely in the form of written communication and oral persuasion;
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of Child Law as part of a set of inter-related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation and that a holistic approach yields the most satisfactory results. 

    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 Child 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 child law will be used, as well as academic assessment by external examiners and moderators.
    > Portfolios.
    > Simulations.
    > Written examinations.
    > Oral examinations.
    > Mini-dissertation/research report. 
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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:
  • Masters of Laws in Family Law, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of 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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