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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17381	Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Mathematical Sciences
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
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

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. To enable students to acquire a sound mathematical basis for higher level study of abstract mathematics, such as mathematical analysis, algebra, topology or applied analysis.
2. To enable students to acquire a deeper understanding of the basic concepts and their properties.
3. To enable students to acquire skills for solving advanced mathematical problems.
4. To enable students to be able to acquire insight into possible applications of these skills to other fields like management, commerce or government.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Students are expected to have:

* A better understanding of the basic concepts and properties in the relevant mathematical topics and modules.

* Acquired skills to solve mathematical problems of advanced nature.

* Acquire insight and desire for advanced study in mathematical areas.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

Skills acquired will be of benefit for resolving problems that may arise in applied mathematics, theoretical and applied physics, theoretical and applied chemistry, and subjects requiring knowledge of analytic and or algebraic techniques.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

This will consist of continuous assessment, which involve tutorials, class seminars, and written examinations in all the prescribed modules.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Written examinations

Written tests and project work

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):
M.Sc (Mathematical Analysis)
M.Sc (Algebra)
M.Sc (Topology)

This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):
M.Sc (Theoretical Physics)

MODERATION OPTIONS

State measures to ensure that assessment is fair, reliable and valid:

* A system of internal peer moderation of examination papers will be used before the papers are submitted to external moderation.
* As much as possible, (and in accordance to the university regulations), all modules will be externally assessed.
* External assessors comments on the papers will be discussed with the Head of department (and where necessary at departmental meeting), to ensure that the quality of the programme remains at an acceptable standard.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal Assessors: M.Sc or Ph.D. in Mathematics (or Applied Mathematics if necessary).
External Assessors: Ph.D, in Mathematics (or Applied Mathematics if necessary).

Internal assessors must be at least of lecturer (or better) level.
External assessors must be at least of senior lecturer (or better) level, and a wide experience in university teaching and research.

* Must show evidence of active research work in related areas for lecturer (Internal Assessors).
* Evidence of active research work in related areas a must for external assessor.
* Experience, as external examiner will be an added advantage.

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:

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1.	University of Venda