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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Social Science Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3963	Bachelor of Social Science Honours
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare
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		People/Human-Centred Development
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	512	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

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

1. To develop a wide choice of stimulating modules in different disciplines (Anthropology, Archeology, Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Development Studies, Public Administration and Political Science) which will lead to career opportunities.

2. To provide qualifiers with knowledge and skills in the respective study field, as well as research skills and life-long independent and critical cognitive abilities.

3. To equip learners with the ability to apply tools of research in real life situations to the benefit of the community.

4. To contribute as experts in their field of study to the improvement of the public and the private sector.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:
At least a recognized first degree. Exception, persons with a first degree from another faculty with suitable previous experience and input into applicable programmes in their study fields e. g. at NGO's, may be allowed to register for the qualification. Recognition of prior learning will depend on the requirements of the various departments.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Ability to conduct research and present it as a research project.

Ability to take part in academic discourse

2. Able to understand the various approaches in research.

3. Able to identify and apply research methods in the investigation of various research problems.
Able to use critical and creative thinking in taking decision especially in the actual planning, the execution of independent research projects and in the writing of research projects.

4. Able to understand the various theoretical approaches, skills and techniques to research.

5. Able to collect and analyze, organise and critically evaluate information gathered.

6. Able to select 2 substantive areas and utilise research methods and theoretical framework learnt in a comprehensive examination of the areas concered.

7. Able to present a comprehensive typed research project in the field of his choice.

10. Able to explore education and career opportunities

11. Able to develop critical thinking for the solving of complicated problems.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Select a researchable topic in the appropriate field and follow scientific procedures. Discussion during seminar presentations.

2. To have a clear vision of what is expected of them and what must be gained through the use of correct various skills of research.

3. Learners to understand the quality of his work.
Appointed internal and external examiners and or supervisors as well as peer reviews will actually assess the quality of the work of the qualifiers to ensure that appropriate standards are researched or achieved at the exit levels.

4. Selection and utilization of correct data analysis methods in interpreting findings of an Investigation.

5. Report the findings of the investigation in writing showing the qualifier can express himself clearly.

6. Embark on the literature study of the field
To show historical background and knowledge
To choose the appropriate correct approaches design methods for the research project.
To demonstrate ability to organise independently as well as collectively.
To be able to evaluate, interpret findings and offer recommendation of the research report.

7. Typed research project showing high quality standard and a clear scientific layout.
To be able to drawn an alphabetical bibliography acceptable to the department

8. To demonstrate life long learning skills in his field of interest to show positive mental attitude in his choice of career opportunities
To be an independent life-long learning learner that must uphold the mission statement of the university

9. To be in a position to practically apply the knowledge gained to solve myraid of problems

Formative method of evaluation

Participation in discussion groups, debates, seminar presentations, fieldwork experience as well as contribution of current events information.

Summative method:

This will include amongst others, open book examinations and semester examinations (depending on the various departments concerned).

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertically articulation: students with a B. Soc. SC. (Hons) may enrol for the M. Soc. SC. Programme at Fort Hare or any other university.

Horizontally articulation: This includes internally articulation as well as interfaculty articulation depending on the learners past experience on the various departments assessment of the learners suitability for enrolment for the qualification.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Members of the department with at least a Masters degree as well as external assessors will be chosen with expertise in similar modules and with research experience. Members from well recognized research and professional bodies who are well qualified in those appropriate areas of the research problem could serve as moderators.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

University academic staff members will be experts in the subject field with at least a Masters degree or PhD to serve as internal examiners.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012.

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 Fort Hare