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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17339  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology 
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
Honours Degree  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  Traditions, History and Legacies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0423/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 
1. The purpose of this qualification is to expand and intensify the learners training in archaeo-tourism, cultural resource management and other practical aspects of the archaeologist's trade.
2. Furthermore, to equip him/her with the theoretical and practical skills to perform tasks and routines associated with the archaeological profession.
3. Prepare the learner for contract work; more specifically for integrated impact Assessments.
4. Finally, the Honours in Archaeology provides the learner with an awareness of major contemporary debates in Archaeology.
5. All modules, including the research project, aim at providing the learner with theoretical knowledge, at developing application skills and at orienting the learner towards the realities of the world of work. 

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

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Combine theoretical understanding with problem solving skills for specific archaeological employment opportunities.
    2. Understand the study of culture and past societies as dialectic in nature. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating data relevant to the process of Archeological research.
  • Raising the awareness of the debatable nature of social science practice.
  • Understanding the integrated nature of related knowledge fields.
  • Applying theoretical knowledge to practical work situations.
  • Comprehension and application of theoretical materials related to different career opportunities in the field of Archaeology.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Simulations.
  • Workplace assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:

    1. Research projects: project work is an integral part of the course assessment.
    2. ARC5721 consists of an extended essay based on actual fieldwork.
    3. Given the postgraduate nature of the qualification, oral presentation and group work from the major assessment tools.
    4. In the evaluation of ARC5624 debates feature centrally.
    5. ARC5524: simulation of practical field work situations are central to the evaluation methodology of this module. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Archaeology, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Master of Philosophy in Archaeology, Level 9. 
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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 Venda 


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