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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Philosophy: Multi: Interdisciplinary

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15396	Bachelor of Philosophy: Multi: Interdisciplinary
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch 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
National First Degree(Min 480)	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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

* To provide students with broad knowledge of aspects/problems of two or more disciplines or sub disciplines in the humanities (including the social sciences) and their methodology within a matrix of multi or interdisciplinary:

*To develop the ability to solve concrete and abstract problems using appropriate methods and applying relevant theories in these disciplines or subdisciplines

*To familiarise students with, and experience in applying, a range of skills required by a variety of professions

*To develop effective communicating and interaction skills

*To prepare students for further postgraduate study

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement or equivalent university admission qualification.

Bachelors-degree (any or applicable to field of study) or any other qualification deemed as applicable by Senate.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic/ Critical Cross-field outcomes:

The successful BPhil student will have:

1. The ability to solve concrete and abstract problems of a scholarly and/or professional nature in one of the disciplines mentioned in 10;
2. The skills to communicate effectively in an academic and/or professional context.

Specific outcomes:

The successful BPhil student will have:

1. A broad knowledge and a grasp of basic methodology of disciplines or sub disciplines relevant to a particular cluster of phenomena or a variety of professions.
2. A range of professional skills related to the relevant disciplines or sub disciplines and/or professions.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for the Bphil ensures that the purpose of the qualification has been achieved.
2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as written assignments and essays, oral and group presentations, written and oral examinations is used.
3. The required range of modalities is used integrative to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.
4. From the assessment of samples, generalising to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability.
5. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 7.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment is accomplished in the following ways:

1. One or more major assignments and/or research essays assess the student's ability to integrate knowledge, competencies and skills acquired in the modules of the various programmes;
2. An internship (in the case of professional training) is used for assessing the student's ability to function competently in a professional environment.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s)

MPhil

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will participate in a manner that conforms to the quality assurance system of the University.

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:

LP ID	Learning Programme Title	Originator	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Learning Prog End Date	Quality Assurance Functionary	NQF Sub-Framework
116851	Bachelor of Philosophy in Bible Interpretation	Stellenbosch University	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	2018-12-31		HEQSF
116852	Bachelor of Philosophy in Maritime Studies	Stellenbosch University	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	2018-12-31		HEQSF
116853	Bachelor of Philosophy in Transport and Logistics Studies	Stellenbosch University	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	2018-12-31		HEQSF