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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in History 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
21560  Bachelor of Arts Honours in History 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  Traditions, History and Legacies 
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

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity to students to broaden their knowledge in History within the Faculty of Arts. This provides an opportunity to read extensively, to become acquainted with some of the classic texts in the History discipline, to become involved in a conversation with its most important thinkers and to take part in these debates with confidence. The solid basis that is acquired in this way prepares the student for postgraduate research. This provides an opportunity not only to broaden but also to deepen insight in the discipline as specified. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Students with a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent (NQF level 6) will be admitted into this programme. Prior learning and/or relevant experience will be recognised for entry into this programme where applicable and subject to Senate's discretion. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1 Demonstrate a broad and integrated knowledge of the current scholarly discourse in History
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding through the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary History texts
3 Express History abstract thoughts in a clear, logical and coherent manner in writing
4 Reflect the results of an independent History literature survey on a selected topic in a balanced and coherent way
5 Demonstrate skills to engage in post-graduate History research 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1 A broad and integrated knowledge is demonstrated of the current scholarly discourse in History
2 Knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary History texts.
3 Abstract History thoughts are expressed in a clear, logical and coherent manner in writing.
4 Results of independent History literature survey on a selected topic is reflected in a balanced and coherent way
5 Skills to engage in post-graduate History research are demonstrated

Integrated assessment:

The following methods of assessment will be used:
Examinations
Literature surveys
Research proposals
Research essays 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Arts Honours will be able to continue with a Master of Arts in the specified discipline or an inter-disciplinary Master of Philosophy 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
Modules at this level will be moderated through an external examiner appointed by Senate. The moderating body for this qualification is the Council for Higher Education 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
An assessor will have at least a Master's degree in the appropriate subject plus a minimum of three to five years' experience in teaching the course. 

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: 
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.
 
1. University of the Western Cape 


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.