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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15859  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
1. The first purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge base at least the following substantive areas in Psychology: the Biological Bases of Human Behaviour, the Social Context of Behaviour, Community Psychotherapeutic Interventions, Psychological Research.
2. The second purpose of the qualification is to lay the basis for further training (including professional training) in Psychology.
3. The third purpose is to provide the communities which the university serves with graduates who have a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychology and community mental health issues. 

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 Arts in Psychology, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The qualifying learner has a thorough, critical and integrated understanding of:
    1. The main tenets of all the major extant theories of personality;
    2. The major extant theories of, and the debates and research in Human Development particularly within the South African contexts;
    3. The theories of, and research (particularly in the South African context) on, the major child, adolescent and psychopathologies;
    4. The key western and indigenous theories and methods of psychotherapeutic interventions;
    5. The principles of social and community psychology specifically in so far as they relate to topical social problems such as crime, violence, racism, xenophobia and systematic gender inequalities;
    6. The philosophy, principles and methods of social scientific research;
    7. Research expertise by conducting a research project, through all its stages (including planning, proposal writing, the writing of a literature review, data collection, and data analysis), and publishing the outcome of the research;
    8. In a practical setting, a set of basic psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention skills (including report writing);
    9. Respect for the basic human rights of others;
    10. A commitment to assisting in the optimal development and functioning of all South Africans. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
  • Simulations.
  • Workplace (practical placement) assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • Assessment of participation in class discussions.
  • Assessment of seminar presentations.
  • Assessment of research and clinical placement reports. 
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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 vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Psychology, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in Psychology, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Public Health, NQF Level 9. 
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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 Venda 


    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.