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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science: Engineering Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19640	Master of Science: Engineering Science
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
Master's Degree	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	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

To make the qualification is to make the knowledge resources of the engineering faculty accessible to candidates with a basic education in the natural sciences and to equip them with a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of phenomena pertinent to their chosen field of engineering science.

To ensure mastery of the chosen field via high level analysis of new information, the ability to deal with complexity and to find workable solutions to problems and challenges.

To enable students to do advanced and independent engineering analysis and research through rigorous training in research methods and to introduce them to the world of scholarly communication, inter alia by assisting them to start publishing on their own.

To prepare students who aspire to move to the highest level of academic work for doctoral study and to promote an approach based on academic integrity and professional ethics.

To contribute to the pool of academics and professionals with the competence and critical intellectual abilities to ensure the future health and advancement of the science and/or engineering industry and to make provision for the country's needs in a skilled workforce of the highest calibre

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree: BSc

Honours degree: BEngSci, BTech with PDE, BSc with PDE, BScHons or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate for this purpose. Depending on the chosen field of study, additional work and or proof of competency may be required.

Additional requirements:

Candidates must obtain an average of 60% in the final year of th BEngSci, PDE or BScHons.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

GENERIC / CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES

The MEngSci graduate will have:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the chosen field of study

2. Mastery of advanced theory and its application to a specialised field

3. Familiarity with the literature and state of research on the subject

4. An understanding of the constructed and provisional nature of knowledge

5. Well developed engineering analysis skills

GENERIC OUTCOMES

The MEngSci graduate will be able to:

1. Perform independent analysis of new data and problems using a wide range of methods and techniques appropriately

2. Critically evaluate relevant literature

3. Extrapolate implications beyond given data

4. Use higher order principles to relate data to new, broader issues

5. Transform abstract data and concepts of a given purpose

6. Review evidence supporting conclusions critically

7. Identify and define complex problems

8. Apply appropriate knowledge and skills for their solution

9. Manipulate abstract systems models

10. Challenge orthodox theory and suggest new approaches

11. Handle contradictions and make value judgements

12. Interact and engage in debate with a learning or professional group, produce detailed and coherent reports.

The MEngSci graduate will demonstrate;

1. Mastery of theoretical sophisticated subject matter within a comprehensive knowledge of a field
2. Mastery of advanced theory and its applications to a specialised field.

3. Capacity for independent study via the completion of a project or assignments

4. Understanding an application of appropriate academic and professional values

5. The ability to take calculated risks

6. Self-reflexivity and adaptability

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

The MEngSci will demonstrate the ability to perform advanced engineering analysis

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods, such as simulations, demonstration of implemented designs, laboratory assignments, written and oral examinations is used.

3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

4. From the assessment of samples generalising to a domain takes place in judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability.

5. The criterion used to assess outcomes is largely whether the information and conceptual content of work the students submits for marking is accurate and valid and demonstrated the indicated performances adequately

6. The candidate must demonstrate integration of learning by successfully completing an advanced design project.

7. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 8.

The candidate must demonstrate competency by successfully completing engineering analysis assignments and a research project.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The candidate must demonstrate integration of learning by successfully completing an advanced research project.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification:

PhD

The MSc(EngSci) shares taught modules with the MScEng and MEng

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 deparment.

The academic staff member responsible for a prescribed module or assignment is appointed as first examiner.

Second examiners are appointed for all modules and assignments

Second examiners serve as moderators for all modules and assignments

The thesis is examined by a minimum of three examiners, of which at least one must be an external examiner.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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

External examiners must be in possession of at least an MEng or MSc(EngSci) qualification or equivalent

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

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1.	Stellenbosch University