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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Science in Mathematics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16241	Master of Science in Mathematics
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

To develop and empower postgraduate learners who are going to
(i) pursue a career in Mathematics teaching and lecturing, (ii) do Doctoral studies and research in Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences, (iii) apply Mathematics in those disciplines and areas of life that require high-level mathematical skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning:

i) A good pass in the Mathematical Sciences B Sc(Hons) Programme or
(ii) A good pass in an equivalent Mathematical Sciences programme from UFH or another University /Technikon. The Heads of the Departments in the School of Mathematical Sciences will decide on the equivalence of the programme.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Statement of exit level outcomes:

Learners should demonstrate

(i) General content knowledge of topics (e g. formal proofs of theorems);
(ii) Deep and mature understanding of content topics and abstraction in Mathematics (e. g. interpretation of abstract statements and their application);
(iii) Ability to apply (directly and indirectly) the theory and knowledge acquired in Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
(iv) Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, .
(v) Ability to collect and analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information;
(vi) Ability to reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
(vii) Research ability and report writing skills.
(viii) Ability to present papers at seminars.
(ix) Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team, organization and community;
(x) Ability to explore education and career opportunities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated assessment criteria:

Assessment will reflect the outcomes listed above.

Integrated assessment procedures to ensure that the purpose of qualification is achieved:
(1) Coursework and Dissertation:
Summative:

Assignments, seminars and conference presentations:

Mini dissertation

Formative:

Final examination at the end of exit level:
OR

Full dissertation

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Students in this programme may carry at most 512 credits into M SC (Applied Mathematics), M Sc (Mathematical Statistics), M Sc (Computer Science) and M Sc (Physics). Students from the listed programmes may also be admitted into the programme carrying 512 credits. Programme leads to Doctorate in any of the listed fields.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External Examiners
2nd Examiners.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors should have at least have five years experience of University Mathematics teaching up to Masters level. They must also have at least a Masters degree in Mathematics and a good research track record in the subject with at least 3 publications in nated-approved journals.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

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