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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Psychology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15880	Postgraduate Diploma: Psychology
ORIGINATOR
University of Natal
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	Level 7	Level TBA: 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 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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72988	Postgraduate Diploma: Psychology	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	128	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To acquire knowledge of the theories and methods of Psychology

To acquire understanding of self, others and society

To acquire social, behavioural and technical psychological skills

To prepare students for work in the human and social sectors

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least a 3-year degree or equivalent
Demonstrated or tested numeracy
Exceptions according to general university rules, e.g. R33
Selection by the Board of the School of Psychology

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and methods of enquiry with respect to individuals, groups and social institutions

Demonstrate the capacity to apply foundational psychological understanding and procedures in the realm of work with individuals, groups and social institutions

Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological enquiry at the level of the exit qualification

Demonstrate an appreciation of and respect for diversity of human and social experiences and institutions

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Meet all requirements for the award of the diploma, as well as passing the requirement to produce an integrative and reflective essay on a service site placement as part of Applications 2: Special Issues and Settings.

Integrated Assessment

Multiple choice tests and examinations, designed to assess specific knowledge in modules.

Paragraph and essay tests and examinations, designed to assess learners' capacity to integrate material from various sections of a module and construct a critical argument.

Essay assignments, designed to elicit learners' skills in researching a topic, to synthesise information, to analyse a statement or question, to develop a reasoned argument, and to present their work as a coherent written submission.

Tutorial assignments, designed to assess the capacity of learners to execute specific tasks related to the material incorporated into the module.

Practical assignments, designed to examine learners' competence to perform psychological tasks and to integrate findings into a theoretical or practice framework.

Tutorial and practical presentations, designed to assess learners' capacity to present work, orally or in written format.

Research reports, designed to assess learners' abilities to synthesise existing knowledge and to report on the theoretical and methodological features of their own research.

Capstone modules and/or capstone requirements within a module - such as an integrative essay, report, or dissertation.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Students can leave tertiary education, temporarily or permanently, at Level 6, or they can proceed in the Programme at Level 7 into a post-graduate Diploma, or into one of two Honours degrees - an Honours degree in Psychology or an Honours degree in Cognitive Science. Within Level 7, students can move, with specified credits, between the Diploma and the two Honours degrees.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Programmes in Psychology are subject to rules and regulations laid down by the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council, and the Board institutes both regular and exceptional inspections. All examined work is also assessed by an external examiner, a person not involved in the teaching of the module and/or from another institution who is regarded as an expert in the field examined.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staffs are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. This assessment is quality assured via a university system of internal moderation and external examination. External examiners are appointed for their teaching and disciplinary expertise and subject to the approval of Faculty Boards. The University of Natal ruling is that 66 % of all assessments at exit level, i.e. leading to a qualification, are externally examined.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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