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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Arts: Mathematics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19711  Master of Arts: Mathematics 
ORIGINATOR
University of the North (Qwa-Qwa) 
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  120  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 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 
  • Personal development and employability: Learners achieving this qualification can carry out mathematical orientated duties in industry, research, accounting firms, banks, businesses, survey, police, army, actuaries, insurance, education and the financial world.
  • Overall competence demonstrated: A qualified learner possesses sound foundation of mathematics and deep knowledge in a chosen area of mathematics. They have contributed to the mathematical knowledge.
  • Relevance: Qualified learners can go into science and technology research, pursue an academic career and have the chance to assume a leading position in the secondary and tertiary education system.
  • Academic/Vocational purpose: Any qualified learner, by virtue of his/her training in logic and exact thinking and by virtue of acquired learning and working skills, will master future challenges through continuous learning and adapting. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Honours in Mathematics 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    SELECTED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS

    Learners qualifying from this module are at the frontier of research in a chosen area of mathematics.

    THESIS

    Learners qualifying from this module contributed to the mathematical knowledge by independent interpretation and understanding of current research in an area of their choice. They are able to evaluate current research critically and can suggest improvements. They are able to search literature intelligently and independently. They are able to devise a research project. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    SELECTED TOPIC IN MATHEMATICS
  • Demonstrate deep mathematical knowledge in a specialised area.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the literature in specialised area.
  • Demonstrate a work plan for the envisaged thesis

    THESIS
  • Summarize, explain, and interpret current mathematical research by means of a thesis.
  • Try to improve contents and presentation of recent research in a way, which is satisfactory to the international mathematical community.

    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

    Methods of assessment
  • Tests, presentations and examinations
  • Evaluation of work during sessions

    Specific outcomes
  • Skills -> the learner:
    (a) Demonstrated complex logical reasoning
    (b) Shown creativity
    (c) Demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills
    (d) Demonstrated advanced analytical thinking
    (e) Reads and comprehends research results
    (f) Independently and critically evaluated recent research results
  • Knowledge -> the learner has learned
    (a) Mathematics at research level
  • Attitudes -> the learner has become
    (a) Professional
    (b) An Authority 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • The learner could go to other tertiary institutions and will bank their credits
  • Credits from other institutions will be considered for inclusion in the programme
  • Learners may enter the programme at any point, provided they have the necessary credits at NQF level 7a. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • External

    The master's examination paper and thesis are moderated by a mathematician from another university, as approved by senate. External moderators are changed after three years of service. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.