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

Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Computer Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
20693  Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Computer Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Natal 
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Information Technology and Computer Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  128  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" 		 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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
81156  Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Computer Science  Level 7  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
It will prepare broadly based graduate capable of developing the fundamentals of computer programming, and with the expertise to analyse, design, operate and manage computer systems, contributing to the country's need for an increase in manpower and self sufficiency in the computer science industry. It will prepare competent personnel who are able to understand the organisation and operation of computer hardware. It will help in the transfer of a technology that is undergoing rapid development. It will provide personnel who are capable of meeting the nation's present and future needs in the academic and vocational spheres. It will further prepare students for advanced graduate studies in computer science. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • An adequate level of development of knowledge and skills in mathematics.
  • Adequate literacy skills in English. These can be demonstrated in a number of ways.
    o Matriculation exemption with at least 40% Higher Grade or at least 60 % at Standard grade for Mathematics
    o Alternative access programmes such as the Science Foundation Programme
  • The SFP provides access to students who do net have a formal or adequate matric exemption.

    Recognised prior learning:

    Students who have completed a diploma at a College or Technikon may be admitted, provided they meet the criteria above. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Identify and solve mathematical problems
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Construct software the meets that highest international quality standards
  • Analyse, design, operate and manage computer systems
  • Understand the organisation and operation information technology
  • Promote and enable the utilisation of appropriate technology
  • Computer literacy
  • Information retrieval skills. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Tests during the year
  • Weekly theoretical and practical assignments
  • Semester projects
  • Seminar and verbal presentations
  • Formal examinations

    Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

    In the research project (either CSCI140) the student will be expected to demonstrate an overall understanding of the programme and a capability to integrate the materials learned in the program. The student will be assessed by means of seminars which they must present to an external assessor, a written project report and the quality of the artifact produced (usually an IT application). 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Learners may shift into the programme at any level provided they meet all the prerequisite requirements for that level.
    Recognise prior learning:
    Students from Agricultural Colleges and Technikons with completed Diplomas may carry relevant credits into the programme. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    At least 50% of the examination of every module is subject to second examination. In the case of level 300 and 400 modules these are external to and independent of the University. For exit level modules at least 66% of the assessment is externally examined. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staff are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. This assessment is quality assured via a university system of internal moderation and external examination. External examiners are appointed for their teaching and disciplinary expertise and subject to the approval of Faculty Boards. The University of Natal ruling is that 66% of all assessments at exit level, i.e. leading to a qualification are externally examined. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.