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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Military Science Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19670	Bachelor of Military Science Honours
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report.			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Safety in Society
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

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

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.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the qualification is:

To consolidate and deepen what has been learned in the first degree or qualification and to undertake advanced study in a chosen field of specialisation.

To prepare qualifiers for the profession(s) related to the field of study and to acquire the necessary professional skills to operate successfully in such an environment.

To establish a proper base for undertaking independent research through the acquirement of the necessary research skills and tools.

To stimulate interest in academic study and research and to ensure a constant supply of well equipped professionals, critical thinkers and socially aware people for the Department of Defence.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree: BMil

Other qualifications

An appropriate Bachelor's or qualification approved by Senate for this purpose. Depending on the chosen field of studt, additional work and or proof of competency may be required.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The B Honours graduate will have:

1. Advanced knowledge of a chosen area of specialisation and an awareness of a variety of contexts in which it may apply

2. An understanding of the principles and concepts underpinning the field of study and of its boundaries and limitations

3. Knowledge of research in the chosen field

4. An overview of recent, relevant and cutting-edge research in the chosen field

5. A familiarity with the opportunities, challenges, demands and code of good conduct of the profession(s) associated with the field of specialisation.

The B Hons graduate will be able to:

1. Analyse, reformat, synthesise and evaluate a wide range of information.

2. Plan and conduct basic research

3. Use appropriate methods for the solving of problems

4. Justify and explain conclusions within the context of the field of specialisation

5. Argue critically and convincingly

6. Solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts

7. Effectively select an apply knowledge in a professional context

8. Communicate effectively in a form appropriate to the profession or discipline

9. Relate theory to practice and vice versa

10. Recognise hierarchies in systemic relationships and analyse organisational principles underpinning a system

11. Make sound theoretical judgements and evaluations

The B Hons graduate will demonstrate:

1. Capacity for independent study via the completion of papers and or assignments (not expected to meet the criteria for publication, but showing potential for this)

2. The ability to evaluate the current knowledge base of the field of specialization and to relate it to a given frame of reference

3. Professional working relationships within the profession or discipline

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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

2. A research report/essay and written and or oral examinations are used.

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

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Integrated assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures, such as class discussions, assignments, tutorials, portfolio's, simulations, workplace assessment, practical sessions, case studies, presentations, written examinations, oral examinations and research report/essay.

A research report/essay contains the results of the candidate's research.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

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.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the Faculty of Military Science and of other relevant faculties 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.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

LP ID	Learning Programme Title	Originator	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Learning Prog End Date	Quality Assurance Functionary	NQF Sub-Framework
115790	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Industrial Psychology	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115791	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military Geography	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115792	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military History	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115793	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military Strategy	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120	2021-11-18		HEQSF
115794	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Organisation and Resource Management	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115795	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Public and Development Management	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115796	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Security and Africa Studies	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
118606	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Strategic Studies	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF
115797	Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Technology	Stellenbosch University	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120			HEQSF

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES:

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.

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