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

Bachelor of Library and Information Science Honours 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
5027  Bachelor of Library and Information Science Honours 
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
Honours Degree  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Information Studies 
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 0695/12  2012-07-01  2014-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31   2018-12-31  

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
96470  Bachelor of Library and Information Studies Honours  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This Honours programme is the first year of postgraduate study in Library and Information Science. It is designed to provide the opportunity for further intensive study in Library and Information Science and training in concepts and research methods that equip the candidate with the skills necessary either for employment in/for employment at a middle management level in a library, resource centre, information service or other activity where the organisation and supply information is the objective or for further study at Masters and Doctoral level in Library and information Science or a related subject area. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Minimum Entrance Requirements

The normal admission requirements is possession of either the Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science (BBibl) or Postgraduate Diploma in library and Information Science; candidates with professional qualifications in the domain of Library and Information Science at a similar level will also be admitted.

1. Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification
2. First degree, BA

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

Non-graduates who have shown by examination or publication or a record of appropriate training that they have reached a level in the subject or a cognate subject equivalent to a bachelors degree may be permitted to register for the degree. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
(a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)

The Honours graduate is competent to:

(i) Understand and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data within an area of specialisation;
(ii) Design and conduct research in his or her area of specialisation;
(iii) Produce academic papers that reflect an ability to interrogate the professional literature and engage in critical debate;
(iv) Find information of professional relevance efficiently and independently;
(v) Use information-technology efficiently and independently:
(vi) Embark on an Honours level research study under supervision.

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

The BBibl (Hons) graduates is competent to:

(i) Articulate an understanding of an area of specialisation at a high level of abstraction;
(ii) Independently apply discipline-based knowledge and practises to an understanding of conceptual and practical problems;
(iii) Design and conduct research utilizing the methods of the discipline;
(iv) Apply the theory and research methods of the discipline to the development of research questions.
(v) Produce theoretical and research communications that draw on a range of information bases.

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

The Honours in Library and Information Science is able to:
  • Marshall the most recent theoretical perspectives for an understanding of the complex causalities of crime and deviance in modern society;
  • Analyse and critically assess the basis of criminal justice reforms in the light of international trends;
  • Undertake exploratory research into a variety of social issues surrounding the workings of the criminal system;
  • Bring an informed insight to many practical issues of direct relevance to best practice in penal reform, juvenile justice, policing practice and the administration of correctional institutions. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    (a) The Learner's achievement of critical cross-field outcomes is assessed formatively during the course through a range of activities, and summatively in the capstone activity outlined

    (b) The learner's achievement of general programme outcome is assessed through a range of formative and summative assessments throughout the course, and particularly in the capstone activity outlined

    Assessments include theoretical papers, practical reports, and research projects.

    Formative assessment includes the preparation of extended papers written under supervision.

    Summative assessments mainly take the form of the literature review, research proposal and research projects report

    Integrated assessment

    The integrated assessment of the Library and Information Science Honours graduate includes measurement of foundational reflective, technical and practical competencies. Learners are required to complete a series of exercises. These serve both to integrate skills learnt during the Honours year, and to prepare for the B.Bibl dissertation in the case of those learners wishing to continue to this level.

    The exercises have the following components:
  • Production of a focused literature review that is based on the use of a variety text media, and that informs a potential research question. The review is written up in a form of an academic paper that accords with the publication conventions of the discipline of library and information science.
  • The formulation of a research question, and the development of the research proposal based on the literature review. The proposal must present a consideration of any ethical implications of the research, and specify a research design and method/s that is able to answer the research question.
  • Conducting and writing up pilot research (in a manner that accords with the publication conventions of the discipline) , that is designed to be the first stage of the research to be conducted for the Masters degree. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Title(s) of related qualification(s)

    1. M.Bibl.
    2. Interdisciplinary research & coursework masters programmes (MPhil)

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

    Entry to qualification in mid-stream
    Not possible

    Exit from qualification in mid-stream
    Credit is given for modules of the course completed

    Other higher education programmes which articulate with this qualification without 'going back to square one'
    Subject to the provisions of the Joint Statute, this work may be recognised by another institution in part fulfilment towards a similar degree of honours bachelor. 

    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; 2009; 2012. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    1. University of Cape Town 


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