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

Master of Science: Real Estate: Research 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14453  Master of Science: Real Estate: Research 
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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  200  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 (first) purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with an integrated and effective postgraduate-level base of knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of real estate, whether in the private or public sector.

The (second) purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa with high-level postgraduates able to actively participate in the real estate sector of the economy. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A B Sc (Real Estate) Hons or equivalent qualification
It may be required of candidates who do not possess a B Sc (Real Estate) Hons to pass supplementary undergraduate or graduate subject courses during the first year of study of their M Sc degree course 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
M Sc (Real Estate)

Learning outcomes:
The student will have:
  • the ability to practice as a property professional and/or practitioner in his/her field of research;
  • the ability to apply this advanced knowledge to enhance the value of the real estate assets of the country;
  • the required background to undertake independent research on doctoral level

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    The learner will be able to:
  • identify, analyse, develop and manage property developments;
  • work effectively in multidisciplinary professional teams and community structures;
  • organise and manage his/her own activities responsibly and effectively;
  • collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate socio-economic, legal, financial, physical and marketing information applicable to property developments;
  • communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in oral and written persuasion;
  • manage the implementation of building technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment
  • undertake and manage property developments with due regard to the built environment as a sub-system of the socio-economic and physical world;
  • apply entrepreneurial skills in the development of the built environment
  • undertake independent research on any of the above 

  • ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Mastery of the knowledge, skills and research capabilities required is demonstrated by the submission of a thesis on an approved topic. The learner must show evidence that he/she is capable of planning, implementing and executing a scientific investigation in the chosen field of specialisation.

    Integrated assessment:
    Simulations
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    M Sc dissertation 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    Ph D
    M Sc (Project Management)

    Ph D serves as an entry point to the related qualification

    M Sc (Project Management) provides credits for the related qualification

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    M B A/M B L
    M Sc or Ph D in related disciplines 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    All tests and examinations marked according to memoranda
    All examinations moderated by internal examiners and external second examiners
    All results for exit levels scrutinised by examination panel
    Quality assurance by the university senate
    Dissertation: internal study leader and external examiner(s) 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Preferably a M Sc (but at least a Bachelor's degree) in a related field such as the built environment or commerce.

    Career experience required:
    A minimum of 5 years (preferably 10 years) relevant experience as property professional 

    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 



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