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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Education: Applied Linguistics: Language

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21666	Postgraduate Diploma: Education: Applied Linguistics: Language
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
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Higher Education and Training
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
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 accredit an upper-level qualification for researchers in the field of Applied Linguistics/Language Education. It continues and completes a post-graduate programme for academic and occupational purposes. Since it is an academic qualification, the qualification focuses on developing competence that can be applied to rigorously researched issues in applied language studies.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A recognised tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent, is required.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Qualified researchers in Applied Linguistic/language Education will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Formulate a research question

2. Engage critically with the knowledge base of the field of study

3. Critically read research studies in the area of a research question

4. Develop a research design to validly and reliably collect and analyse data pertaining to an identified research question

5. Select, justify and employ research methodologies appropriate to address research questions

6. Design an appropriate and defensible theoretical framework within which to embed a research question

7. Use technology to collect data and to assist with the analysis of data

8. Respond to ethical issues involved in research

9. Present the research question, theoretical framework, the research methodologies employed, the data and analysis, research findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations in a coherent text of acknowledged academic value

10. Assist in the organisation and management of a research project

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Qualifying students are able to:

1. Identify and solve language problems by using critical and creative thinking

2. Work effectively with others in the context of the school or workplace

3. Organise and manage their professional activities responsibly and effectively

4. Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information on language issues

5. Use technology effectively and critically

6. Communicate effectively as a language professional

7. Demonstrate understanding of language issues and their relation to other facets of our world

8. Explore further education and career opportunities that will add value to their current context

Integrated assessment: (designed to capture learner capability/applied competence at exit points)

Assessment procedures include tasks, assignments, seminar presentations, syndicate assignments, analysis of case studies, portfolios of learning materials, written and viva voce examinations and a written mini-thesis.

Assessment criteria derive directly from the exit level outcomes.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The qualification adds value by providing status as a qualified researcher in Applied Linguistics/Language Education, specifically by opening up opportunities for further education in the field. The qualification leads to the D.Ed. or D.Phil. at NQF level 8

MODERATION OPTIONS

The recommended moderating body for this qualification is the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council for Higher Education.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The staff in the Faculty of Education will act as assessors within the quality management system of UWC. This quality management system includes external assessors from other universities.

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:

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1.	University of the Western Cape