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

Master of Science: Mathematics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22830  Master of Science: Mathematics 
ORIGINATOR
University of the North 
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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
81912  Master of Science: Mathematics  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

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, business, survey, police, army, actuaries, insurance, education and the financial world.


Overall competence demonstrated:


A qualified learner shall possess sound foundation of mathematics and deep knowledge in a chosen area of mathematics. He/she will be able to create mathematics

Relevance:


Qualified learners will be able to 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. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Honours degree of Science with Mathematics as major or equivalent qualification. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

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

2. Contribute to the mathematical knowledge by independent interpretation and understanding of current research in an area of their choice.

3. They are able to evaluate current research critically and can suggest improvements.

4. They are able to search literature intelligently and independently.

5. They are able to devise a research project.


Specific outcomes


Skills:

The learner has to:
  • Demonstrate complex logical reasoning
  • Shown creativity
  • Demonstrated advanced problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated advanced analytical thinking
  • Read and comprehend research results independently and critically evaluated recent research results


    Knowledge the learner has learned:
  • Mathematics at research level


    Attitudes the learner has become:
  • Professional
  • An authority 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Demonstrate deep mathematical knowledge in a specialised area.

    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the literature in a specialised area.

    3. Demonstrate a work plan for envisaged thesis.

    4. Summarise, explain, interpret current mathematical research by means of a thesis.

    5. Try to improve contents and presentation of recent research in a way which is satisfactory to the international mathematical community.


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT


    Peer assessment among lectures
    Lecturer assessment by learners
    External assessment of teaching and research by experts at regular intervals (e.g.3 years)


    Methods of assessment

    Tests, presentations and one 3 hour examination

    Evaluation of work during sessions 

    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.
  • For mathematics modules that form part of other programmes, credits may be transferred should the learner choose to cross over to another 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 
    Internal Moderation

    None

    External Moderation

    The master's examination papers and thesis are moderated by a mathematician from another university, as approved by the senate.

    External moderators are changed after three years of service 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The University's own staff will be used as assessors in a manner accommodated within the quality management system of the institution, this would apply to the appointment of outside assessors also.

    A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination at exit levels to the qualification. Where professional or statutory bodies are involved in determining the curriculum, they will also be involved in moderation. 

    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.
     
    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.