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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16240  Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Mathematical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
The purpose of this qualification is to train statisticians who will be able to work as academics at both institutions and other tertiary institutions in this country. As such they will be able to lecture in both Mathematical Statistics and Statistics and will also be able to work as researchers in these disciplines. These statisticians will also be able to work in any sector of the South African economy. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
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.

An Honours qualification in Mathematical Statistics or any other indication of sufficient prior learning that can be demonstrated and assessed.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Statistics, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Knowledge and experience of research methodology.
    2. Knowledge and understanding of chosen modules.
    3. Knowledge and understanding of the learners chosen field of research.
    4. The ability to do a literature survey.
    5. Competency in the use of suitable statistical software. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment Criteria:
    Assessment criteria will be based on testing the learners' knowledge of the chosen fields of study and on his/her mini-dissertation.
    The qualifier will:
  • Apply the correct methodology to a given problem.
  • Use the correct statistical procedures to use in a given circumstance.
  • Be familiar with this field of research and have done a literature survey.
  • Use the most appropriate software for the given problem.
    Alternatively if the learner has opted to do the master's qualification by dissertation only, then it will be this dissertation that will be assessed.

    Integrated Assessment:

    1.Dissertation
    Formative assessment:
  • Background knowledge evaluation.
  • Regular reporting.
  • Draft review.
  • Assessment of dissertation.

    Summative assessment:
  • Assessment of dissertation.
  • Oral defense of dissertation.

    2.Course work and Mini-dissertation
    Formative assessment:
  • Background knowledge evaluation.
  • Regulation reporting.

    Summative assessment:
  • Assessment of Modules.
  • Assessment of Modules. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Philosophy in Mathematical Statistics, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Statistics, Level 10. 
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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 Fort Hare 


    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.