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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Statistics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19238  Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Statistics 
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
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 
The purpose of this qualification is to train statisticians. It is to equip learners to be able to do research in Mathematical Statistics as well as to be able to work as statisticians in the market place.

These qualifiers, with a lower post graduate-level knowledge and specific skills will also provide South Africa with tertiary teachers who will have gained an insight into their subject and hence a far greater understanding of Statistics. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:

A Bachelors degree in Mathematical Statistics with a pass mark of 60%or other indication of sufficient prior learning. Where such prior learning can be demonstrated and assessed it may also be recognised. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Statement of exit level outcomes

1. Knowledge of research methodology

2. Knowledge and understanding of stochastic processes and multivariate statistics

3. Knowledge and understanding of chosen elective courses

4. Ability to use suitable statistical software 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Assessment criteria will be based on testing the learners knowledge by means of:

1. Using critical thinking to identify and solve statistical problems

2. Using the correct statistical procedures

3. Being familiar with the ethics and procedures of research methodology

4. Communicating effectively the results of his/her research

Formative Assessment:
  • background knowledge evaluation
  • knowledge of relevant computer packages
  • ability to write reports

    Summative assessment:
  • assignments
  • projects
  • examinations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Possible horizontal articulation with BSc. (Hons) (Applied Statistics)
    Vertical articulation with MSc. (Mathematical Statistics) and MSc. (Applied Statistics) 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Relevant peers as Second Examiners and/or External Examiners. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Minimum Criteria: MSc. degree or equivalent in the relevant subject matter.
    Evidence of teaching experience and research would be an 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: 
    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 


    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.