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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Education: Applied Language Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3795	Master of Education: Applied Language Studies
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town
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 05 - Education, Training and Development		Higher Education and Training
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
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

The purpose is to accredit the advanced and specialised occupational, academic and professional study of an aspect of education with an emphasis on research. The degree may be taken by dissertation or by a combination of dissertation and coursework. The degree will equip the candidate for employment in a wide range of educationally related positions or for further, independent study for the degree of Ph D in Education.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The general entrance requirement is (a) a B.Ed (Hons) or qualification of equivalent standard. In addition, if candidates do not have such qualifications, he/she may be admitted on the basis of (b) work experience as it relates to their field of specialisation, which may require some demonstration, or (c) work situation/position, or (d) proven academic competence. In all cases, (a)-(d), candidates may be required to complete complementary or preliminary work in other programmes in order to both demonstrate competence for the higher level and/or to acquire the requisite skills.

1. Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification
2. First degree: Any 1st degree or recognised equivalent
3. Honours degree: BEd (old), BEd (Hons) or equivalence

Recognition of prior learning (e.g. Work or field experience (if applicable)

Work experience and/or academic ability.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

(a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning).

The Masters graduate is able to:

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral/written presentation.

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

(b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

The Masters graduate is able to:

Demonstrate mastery in depth of theoretically sophisticated subject matter;

Display appropriate proficiency in research methodology;

Conduct independent research in a the discipline (or inter-disciplinary field);

Communicate verbally and orally with professional audiences associated with research and knowledge production in the discipline;

Challenge orthodoxies and redefine existing knowledge, while demonstrating awareness of the nature of knowledge in the field.

(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

The Masters graduate is able to:

Write a research proposal;

Design a research project to answer educational questions;

Apply a range of advanced research methods to research problems in education;

Able to conduct advanced literature searches and critique current literature in the form of a review; and

Is familiar with contemporary theoretical and practical issues in the educational studies;

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Students' achievement of critical cross-field, general and specific outcomes will be assessed through a range of assessment methods. For the purpose of stipulating the criteria by which student performance will be assessed, see the integrative assessment.

Examination of course work papers in all competence areas listed.

Formulation of a research proposal.

Examination of a research dissertation.

Integrated assessment

Assessment is by minor dissertation (25 000 words) or full dissertation (40-50 000) depending on whether the programme is done by course work or not. In addition, where the degree is done by course work, all candidates are required to take a non-credit bearing course in research methods.
The dissertations should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Research problem formulation

Integration of literature

Appropriate design and execution of research

Use of appropriate methods of data collection and analyses

Integration of findings

Appreciation of the limits of the study

Use of the publication and style conventions of the discipline

The dissertation is subject to external examination. A progress report by the supervisor is submitted at the end of each academic year and, if satisfactory, the candidate is permitted to reregister in the following year.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Title(s) of related qualification(s)
PhD

This qualification serves as an entry Point to the related to the qualification(s).

The MEd/ MPhil articulates with the PhD in the Faculty of Humanities. When dissertation progress is reviewed at the end of each academic year, the Faculty Board, on the recommendation of the supervisor and the Head of the Department, may recommend that the candidate's registration be up-graded to a PhD and that the period of Masters registration beyond the minimum period of one year be recognised towards the two year minimum period of study for PhD.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner, which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2012; 2015.

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 Cape Town