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

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Administration 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14751  Bachelor of Arts Honours: Administration 
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  128  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with.
  • research skills
  • theoretical and intellectual knowledge
  • critical reasoning
  • problem solving
  • analysis
  • interpretation
  • evaluation
  • communication, both written and oral
  • understanding the normative dimensions of local, provincial and national public administration. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Potential learners should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • The ability to write academic texts;
  • The ability to write a research proposal and report;
  • The ability to orally present and defend an argument that is supported by evidence;
  • The ability to engage with and critique the ideas of his/her peers in a constructive manner.



    A potential learner should be in possession of a BA degree with a major in Political Public Administration, and/or experience in an institution which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Politics and Governance at RAU in accordance with Faculty of Arts regulations on the recognition of prior learning.

    Recognition of prior learning:

    Current competence in the field of public administration that has been acquired by prior learning through applicable and relevant qualifications and experience will be assessed according to the regulations of the Faculty of Arts. Such competence may provide access to an Honours programme in Public Administration. Status recognition on the basis of relevant prior learning will not entitle the learner to receive a formal qualification without following the required programme in Public Administration Honours at RAU. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learner should be able:

    1. To evaluate and, where relevant, to apply advanced theoretical concepts and approaches to real world public administration situations.

    2. To demonstrate an advanced ability at problem identification and problem solving by using and applying relevant theories in the field of local, provincial and national public administration.

    3. To analyse the various dimensions of governance and to evaluate and apply advanced theoretical knowledge based on diverse global contexts to South African and other case studies and public administration contexts.

    4. To identify relevant means of action in the field of public administration.

    5. To plan and execute advanced research in the public administration field.

    6. To use information technology effectively.

    7. To collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information with regard to ethical problems in public administration based on a relevant theoretical framework.

    8. To reflect on the local governance of communities and explain what type of administrative transformation is possible.

    9. To communicate effectively orally, in writing and to some extent visually in the field of public administration with all role players.

    10. To demonstrate an advanced analytical approach towards communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities.

    11. To assess the implications of specific government interventions in the public administration environment.

    12. To apply different learning strategies to the demands of a dynamic public administration context. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment takes place in terms of the following

    1. Can the learner evaluate and, where relevant, apply advanced theoretical concepts and approaches to real world public administration situations?

    2. Does the learner demonstrate an advanced ability at problem identification and problem solving in the field of local, provincial or national public administration? Can theories be applied at the relevant level?

    3. Is the learner able to analyse the various relevant dimensions of governance and to evaluate and apply advanced theoretical knowledge to South African and other case studies and public administration contexts?

    4. Is the learner able to identify relevant means of action in the field of public administration?

    5. Can the learner do advanced research in the field of public administration?

    6. Can the learner use information technology effectively?

    7. Is the learner able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information with regard to ethical problems in public administration based on a relevant theoretical framework?

    8. Can the learner reflect on the governance of municipalities and explain what type of administrative transformation is possible?

    9. Can the learner communicate effectively orally, in writing and to some extent visually in the field of public administration with all role players?

    10. Does the learner demonstrate an advanced analytical approach towards communities and sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities?

    11. Is the learner able to assess the implications of specific government interventions in the public administration environment?

    12. Is the learner capable of applying different learning strategies to the demands of a dynamic public administration context?


    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

    Learners are continuously assessed via class assignments and may also be required to do practical work (independently and in groups) that is evaluated by assessors.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

    Learners are subject to a written examination towards the end of each semester. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulation with other qualifications on a lower level:
    BA (Admin) or equivalent qualifications.


    Articulation with other qualifications on the same level:
    BA Honours (Admin) or equivalent qualifications.


    Articulation with other qualifications on a higher level:
    MA (Admin) or equivalent qualifications. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    What external examination processes will be implemented?

    Appropriate external examiners are nominated by the Department and confirmed by the Arts Faculty and thereafter formally appointed for each Honours course.

    How many external examiner/moderators will be appointed for this qualification and from which type of institutions or professional bodies will they typically be?

    One examiner for each Honours course, chosen from other tertiary institutions. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    a. Criteria regarding formal qualifications that assessors should have;

    Academic qualifications in the discipline of Public Administration: an MA or equivalent in Public Administration or a related field; relevant teaching experience in the discipline of Public Administration or a related discipline.

    b. Job or learning area experience
    As for a and c

    c. Criteria regarding experience of or exposure to assessment.

    Experience of the relevant postgraduate assessment practices at universities. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.