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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Applied Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22383  Master of Science in Applied Geology 
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
Master's Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
Firstly, it provides opportunities for recent learners in the Natural Sciences without any of the specialisations as majors, but who have demonstrated potential for learner studies by completing their first qualification, to specialise in any of the above fields and by doing so, improve their chances of employment. Recent learners may enrol for BSc(Hons) or MSc qualifications.

Secondly, it provides employed learners with the opportunity to use the qualification to enhance their career prospects by enrolling and completing the M.Sc qualification in any of the specialisations or the postgraduate diploma in any of the specialisations on a full- or part-time basis.

Thirdly, it provides experienced learners from the industry who do not have a formal university qualification but who have the potential and experience to complete graduate-level studies, with the flexibility to enrol for the B.Sc(Hons) qualification which could lead to an M.Sc qualification or the postgraduate diploma in any of the specialisations. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The minimum entry requirement for the qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Geology, NQF Level.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    In the case of learners without a Bachelor Honours qualification, additional information on the following aspects must be submitted on application:
  • Curriculum vitae detailing all previous work experience and the period of employment.
  • Referee reports from current and previous employers.
  • Any other information as may be required.

    Senate, upon the recommendation of the Departmental Chairperson, may prescribe additional modules or courses in Geology, Hydrogeology, Exploration Geochemistry and Petroleum Geology or other relevant subjects. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners who have completed the MSc qualification in any of the specialisations should have specialist skills to design projects, conduct research and write scientific reports. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment:
    All assessments are of an integrated nature, addressing and solving real-life problems, through continuous evaluation of mini-projects, tests, theory and practical examinations. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Geology, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Geology, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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.