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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Policy Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19078	Master of Policy Studies
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 07 - Human and Social Studies		Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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

Offers a unique theoretical and practical learning experience in policy Studies Which prepares candidates to face challenges confronting South Africa in the 21" Century.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

ASSUMPTIONS OF PRIOR LEARNING: ALREADY IN PLACE BEFORE THE PROGRAMME LEADING TO THE QUALIFICATION IS IN PLACE.
Applicants must have a first degree, at least three years experience in government or related management field at the level or equivalent to that of Deputy Director or above and a working knowledge of English.

The candidate will develop the capacity to design, conduct and write dissertation and demonstrate understanding of scientific procedures, research procedures and in depth knowledge to instructional systems. The associated assessment criteria will include proposal writing, formulation of hypothesis, fieldwork, data analysis and report writing. The use of concept and designing and applying instructional system.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit level outcomes:

1. Understand and incorporate the basic value, concepts and methods of social work.

2. Acquire a mature and sensitive attitude towards self and other people.

3. Develop a commitment to the spirit of enquiry and research methods in order to advance professional knowledge and practice in social work.

4. Work and support other professional disciplines, volunteers and paraprofessionals.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Assessed during discussion sessions with the supervisor.
2. To be assessed during seminar presentations on the student 's chosen topic.
3. Assessed as the student develops his/her research proposal and begins the search for relevant literature as well as design the research instrument.
4. Assessed on the basis of the student 's involvement with other professionals beyond social work.

Integrated Assessment:

Assessment includes assignments, written examinations and policy projects.
Coursework/mini-dissertation: can include tests, presentations etc also mini-dissertation.
Or dissertation only: can include presentation, supervised report, etc also dissertation.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Allows for vertical articulation to a PHD and other higher qualifications, in e.g. this qualification to other equivalent programmes.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Professional individuals and bodies, examiners, second examiners, external examiner and supervisors by the MPS Management Board.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

A supervisor/assessor must have a Master degree, preferably Ph and experience research.

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