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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19245  Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
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 the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Science is to provide learners with post-graduate knowledge, skills and applied competence in a different fields of Geography and Environmental Science.

The second purpose is to provide the country with Honours graduates in Geography and Environmental science. Environmental scientists will play an important role in shaping the future of South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of prior learning.
  • B. A Degree with majors in Geography, Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, History and Anthropology
  • B. Sc Degree: Botany, Zoology, Computer Science and Chemistry
  • Where such can be demonstrated and assessed additional and relevant prior learning may be also recognized. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Statement of exit level outcomes:

    Learners:

    1. Will demonstrate an in depth knowledge and understanding of major principles of Geography and Environmental Sciences.

    2. Will demonstrate a synthesising and holistic approach to problem solving through exposure to a number of disciplines, knowledge of environmental systems and enhanced environmental awareness.

    3. Will demonstrate competence in discussion and communicating information accurately. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment Criteria:

    1. Ability to prepare, write and submit research reports

    2. Ability to collect, compile, interpreter data.

    3. Ability to identify the appropriate techniques in solving basic and specialized environmental-geography problems

    4. Ability to use laws, principles and knowledge of geography and environmental science to solve practical life problems

    Integrated Assessment:

    Summative Assessment: Examinations and Tests

    Formative Assessment: Continuous assessment through participation in seminars, research projects presentation 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical: learners will be able to proceed to Masters and PhD.
    Cognate fields in B. Sc honours, B. A Hnours
    Internally recognized Bachelor of honours qualifications. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External Examined Papers
    Second examiners
    Peers groups in the field of Geography and Environmental Science 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    M. Sc degree or equivalent qualification
    Relevant Experience in the field of Geography and Environmental Science 

    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 


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