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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science: Mathematics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19370	Master of Science: Mathematics
ORIGINATOR
University of Zululand
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Mathematical Sciences
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	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

This qualification produces teachers of mathematics, lecturers and researchers for universities and other scientific institutions.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

An Honours degree in mathematics.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Students are expected to:

1. Be prepared to teach mathematics at high school and university level as well
2. Be prepared to do research work in mathematics and other sciences
3. Apply acquired knowledge in other areas of science and industry
4. Use it in problem solving and creative thinking
5. Use it in collecting, analysing and evaluating information

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment

A detailed research dissertation.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

MODERATION OPTIONS

All research dissertations will be moderated by two examiners (at least one of them external).
The external examiner(s) should be attached to a higher education institution.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors will have at least a PhD or Doctorate in the field or in a related field.

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 Zululand