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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science in Geoinformatics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14402	Master of Science in Geoinformatics
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Information Technology and Computer Sciences
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 the qualification is to provide the qualifiers with postgraduate research competencies to plan, execute and write up scientific research in the field of Geo-informatics.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree
Honours degree: Hons Geo-informatics or a related field
Master's degree

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

M Sc

Learning outcomes:
The ability to design and plan scientific research
The ability to execute scientific research
The ability to undertake research independently
An advanced understanding and knowledge of the theories, philosophies and practice of the relevant field of research
The ability to analyse the research data, make deductions and relate it back to the relevant body of knowledge
The ability to communicate effectively on a professional level through written and oral means
The ability to apply information technology in the research process

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Should be well educated with a holistic approach to problem solving
Should be conversant in the relevant theory
Should be conversant in the relevant technology
Should be conversant in the relevant application areas
Should be comfortable with relevant software and systems operations
Should be prepared to succeed in a highly diverse and rapidly growing field
Be able to identify and solve problems through critical and creative thinking
Be able to work effectively with individuals, groups and communities
Be competent in collecting, analysing and critically evaluating data and information
Be aware of the social implications of the information age

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learners will be assessed on their ability to execute the learning outcomes as stated

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Research thesis and article

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Ph D

Ph D serves as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal and external assessors are used and the learner is assessed on the written thesis and articles.
Assessors are chosen on academic qualifications and relevant practical experience. The research proposal is to be approved by the research committee of the department and the title of the dissertation by Faculty. The oral presentation and assessment is attended by other senior members of Faculty and other interested persons

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Relevant qualification on the same level as that for which the candidate is enrolled

Career experience required:
Suitable experience in the field of Geo-information Management

Other criteria:
External evaluators must be approved by the Faculty

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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