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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Social Science: Social Work: Research 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16487  Master of Social Science: Social Work: Research 
ORIGINATOR
University of North West 
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
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
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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
  • To produce a student who will be capable to respond to South Africa 's major socio-economic and political problems, such as poverty, unemployment, violence, illiteracy and HIV/AIDS through scientific research.
  • To enable students to become better participants of research by familiarizing them with various approaches to research.
  • Assist students to pursue research projects through identification of complex problems and achieve solutions through application of appropriate research skills.
  • Engage students in specialized research areas in developmental welfare.
  • To produce a student who will be able to demonstrate independent competence in pursuing research.
  • To produce a student who will be capable of demonstrating a creative approach to complex dogmatic social issues or social policy matters through scientific social research. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Formal prior learning is essential to qualify for a masters programme by thesis.
  • A research candidate must have completed a 4 year degree in social work, or an honours degree in social work, or an honours degree in a related discipline. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. State a research proposition in a specified welfare field and address such through appropriate research practice.
    2. Appropriately demonstrate research skills and show independent competence in achieving change through scientific research.
    3. Creative and dynamic approach to the solution of social problems through research implementation.
    4. Apply scientific research principles to solve socio-economic problems.


    Specified Outcomes:

    1.1 Identify a research need for development of solutions to welfare issues.
    1.2 Understanding of research hypotheses/assumptions.

    2.1 Apply appropriate research methods based on he nature of the stated problem.

    3.1 Synthesis of literature in social welfare services on historical approaches to social problems via scientific research paradigms.
    3.2 Emergence of innovative approach founded within the context of the literature on a research approach to a social problem.

    4.1 Construction and completion of formal dissertation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Generate a research idea that seeks to bring clarity to a social welfare issue.
    1.1.2 Assess the appropriateness of a research idea for the usage of dissertation.

    1.2.1 Generate a formal set of research hypotheses/assumptions relevant to a specific research proposition.
    1.2.2 State research hypotheses/assumptions in an acceptable scientific manner.


    2.1.1 Create a research problem based on thorough review of social welfare and related literature.
    2.1.2 Implement a formal design that assesses the constructed research hypotheses.
    2.1.3 Assess the research design for pragmatic and scientific reliability and validity.
    2.1.4 Consult with relevant stakeholders on the ecological significance of the designed research method.


    3.1.1 Understanding of the importance of historical review of research paradigms.
    3.1.2 Application of such paradigms to a broad integration of research.
    3.1.3 Integration of the literature review into a formal method of addressing a specific research problem.

    3.2.1 Brainstorming potential research designs. 0 Assessing identified research options for viability.
    3.2.2 Application of creative research design into identified Clot study of a social problem.


    4.1.1 Conduct pilot study based upon completion of research design process.
    4.1.2 Evaluate completed pilot study for appropriateness as a formal dissertation.
    4.1.3 Design of formal dissertation undertaken with guidance from research supervisor.
    4.1.4 Completion of dissertation as specified in dissertation proposal.
    4.1.5 Construction of formal dissertation report.
    4.1.6 Approval of completed dissertation and report.


    Integrated Assessment:

    Integrated assessment will be determined as follows:
  • Continuous supervision/guidance by the promoter. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • The qualification will bear same recognition for equivalent programmes at other universities (horizontal).
  • Learners who have achieved the stated exit level outcomes will be able to proceed to a doctorate level (vertical). 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • The promoter is responsible for the initial of the dissertation.
  • Two external examiners will be selected according to their expertise in that specific field to finally assess the dissertation. The selection process of moderators start with the Departmental board, Faculty board and finally Senate.
  • In compliance with the NQF the students 'work may also be moderated by the Educational and Training Quality Assurers (ETQA) or other bodies accredited by the ETQA 's. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Criteria identified by the Higher Education Quality Committee. 

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

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.