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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19512	Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
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 11 - Services		Consumer Services
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
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		EXCO 0417/23	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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

The purpose of the qualification is to provide students with a solid, in depth theoretical knowledge in the area of the chosen field of study.

To ensure that students have obtained advanced knowledge of their discipline in order to manage complex issues, and draw up their own defendable viewpoint while finding workable solutions to problems and challenges.

To ensure that students are provided with knowledge of and skills in research techniques and methodology at a high level and are able to communicate findings of their research in a scientific manner.

To provide students with an ability to maintain high levels of academic work and to promote a work approach based on academic integrity and professional ethics.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.
Bachelor of Consumer Science (3 years)

Additional requirements
A Bachelor of Consumer Science degree which the Senate of the University has approved for this purpose and which has been approved by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Senate of the University.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic/ Critical cross-field outcome:

The Consumer Science Honours graduate is competent:

1. To work independently and teach themselves from original source material.

2. To display creativity and responsibility in problem solving.

3. To demonstrate sensitivity to people across cultural barriers, and to the environment.

4. To organise and manage activities responsibly and effectively.

5. To use oral, visual and written skills to communicate effectively at all levels (this includes competence in computer technology and presentation).

General outcomes:

The Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours graduate will:

1. Have a comprehensive, in-depth, theoretical knowledge of the field of study.

2. Have mastered theory and its application to the field of study.

3. Possess well-developed research planning skills.

4. Have skills to critically evaluate literature and evidence, make value judgements and cope with controversies.

5. Understand the value and limitations of scientific observations, data and knowledge.

6. Have knowledge of the application of a number of techniques to a scientific investigation in such a way that results obtained can be interpreted in a scientifically sound manner.

7. Have an appreciation of the importance of the scientific knowledge base to research and be able to place the subject and the results of a research investigation in the context of previously acquired knowledge.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 7.

2. A variety of assignments, exercises, seminars, written tasks, written and oral examinations (as appropriate) are used to demonstrate the generic outcomes as listed in 3.1

3. Activities such as assignments, essays, reports and discussions are monitored to assess sensitivity to the environment, and lack thereof corrected or debated.

4. Compliance with deadlines without sacrificing quality of work is used to show competence in organising and managing activities responsibly and effectively.

5. The presentation of seminars and project/research reports is supported by the use of appropriate computer technology for drawing graphs, statistical calculations and presentation of research findings.

6. All Honours students are required to produce a project/research proposal that must demonstrate competence in generic outcomes, including the ability to plan scientific research work.

A variety of assessment procedures will be used, such as:

1. Using written tests and examinations (including open and closed book methods).

2. Using examinations, assignments and critical discussion groups.

3. Through the development and presentation of a research proposal.

4. Scientific article analysis exercises that are marked and assessed for the ability to understand and interpret scientific research papers and other articles (scientific comprehension tests). Written essays and assignments designed to assess self-learning ability.

5. The evaluation of research methods and techniques using self-acquired and provided data sets.

6. Assessment of the way in which knowledge has been acquired from major historical, well-documented, benchmark experiments and current experience from the research work of lecturing staff.

7. Marked essays, assignment reports and critical discussion groups.

. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 7.

2. A variety of assignments, exercises, seminars, written tasks, written and oral examinations (as appropriate) are used to demonstrate the generic outcomes as listed in 3.1

3. Activities such as assignments, essays, reports and discussions are monitored to assess sensitivity to the environment, and lack thereof corrected or debated.

4. Compliance with deadlines without sacrificing quality of work is used to show competence in organising and managing activities responsibly and effectively.

5. The presentation of seminars and project/research reports is supported by the use of appropriate computer technology for drawing graphs, statistical calculations and presentation of research findings.

6. All Honours students are required to produce a project/research proposal that must demonstrate competence in generic outcomes, including the ability to plan scientific research work.

A variety of assessment procedures will be used, such as:

1. Using written tests and examinations (including open and closed book methods).

2. Using examinations, assignments and critical discussion groups.

3. Through the development and presentation of a research proposal.

4. Scientific article analysis exercises that are marked and assessed for the ability to understand and interpret scientific research papers and other articles (scientific comprehension tests). Written essays and assignments designed to assess self-learning ability.

5. The evaluation of research methods and techniques using self-acquired and provided data sets.

6. Assessment of the way in which knowledge has been acquired from major historical, well-documented, benchmark experiments and current experience from the research work of lecturing staff.

7. Marked essays, assignment reports and critical discussion groups.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment is accomplished by major assignments, such as the development and presentation of a research proposal, which assess the student's integration of the knowledge and basic competencies acquired, as well as the application of appropriate technology.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualifications:
Master of Consumer Science.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

The academic staff member responsible for a prescribed module acts as first examiner for tht module.

Second examiners are appointed for all modules.

Examination papers are set and exam marks monitored in consultation with the Subject Heads, Division Heads and the Departmental Chairperson.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner that fits into the quality assurance system of the University.

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.	Stellenbosch University