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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: International Relations

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15878	Postgraduate Diploma: International Relations
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
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship
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

1. To provide learners with an indepth knowledge in the basic subfields in International Relations such as: International Relations Theory, International Organisations, International Law, International Political Economy, Foreign Policy Analysis, African International Relations, Political Science Research Methodology.

2. To lay the basis for further training in international relations which is more career orientated.

3. To enable students to acquire knowledge in political research methodology, theories and techniques in research projects.

4. To provide students with specialised theoretical knowledge and experience as well as analytical and technical skills in international relations.

5. To equip students with the necessary political and economic knowledge in the conduct and operation of international relations.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Any under -graduate degree

Competence in critical reading and writing

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Thorough, critical and integrated understanding of:

1. Theory, historical trends and contemporary issues in international re1ations

2. Understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of political science research;

3. Be able to formulate research topics, and questions in international relations, collect and interprete data, and write a comprehensive report on any intemationa1 relations issue.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

All graduates will be able to;

Communicate critically and effectively

Write critically

Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information

Work independently with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Writing of research reports, a thesis, a journal article and an oral defence

Seminar presentation, written assignments, written examinations in all the modules.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Written examinations

Other:

Projects

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification:

M A. International Relations

MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Departmental moderation of papers before submission to external assessors

2. Modules are assessed by external examiners

3. External examiners submits reports and further engage the respective internal assessors in terms of content and allocation of marks.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:

Internal Assessors : M. A. or PhD in International Relations

External Assessors: PhD. in Internationa1 Relations

Career experience required:

Internal Assessors: must be a lecturer with at least three years teaching experience.

External Assessors: Senior Lecturer with a minimum of 5 years lecturing experience.

Other criteria:

Internal Assessor : Active research work in the relevant field

External Assessor: active research and publication in the relevant field of specialisation.

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:

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1.	University of Venda