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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6347	Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Information Technology and Computer Sciences
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 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2028-06-30

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

To provide an internationally recognised professional and career-oriented academic qualification that consolidates and rounds off undergraduate studies. A wide variety of courses may be selected to suite the candidate's career objectives.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other:
A B Sc degree majoring in Computer Science from a South African university (or equivalent)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

B Sc (Hons) Computer Science

Learning outcomes:
This qualification has as learning outcome an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge about, as well as skills in, eight IT-related student-selected topics of which at least four are core Computer Science topics. The latter may be selected from Computer Networks, Distributed Computer Systems, Formal Aspects of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Theory of Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, and Network Security. The student is furnished with applied proficiency in the topics selected for study and is empowered with the competence to upgrade knowledge and skills through lifelong learning. The contents and skills offered and acquired are subjected to integrated assessment.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
The ability to:

implement software solutions to problems that require intensive planning and error-free coding

work effectively with others as a member of a software development team

as an IT specialist, organise and manage activities responsibly and effectively;

collect analyse, organise and critically evaluate information needed for solving a software-related problem;

communicate effectively using different skills depending on the type of IT problem that is to be solved;

use information technology effectively and critically;

combine human factors, IT and business concepts in problem-solving;

develop as a full and balanced human being by:
- showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others;
- reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
- participating in local, national and global civic and professional communities;
- being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
- exploring further educational and career opportunities
- exploring entrepreneurial opportunities based management skills developed in certain courses.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Continual assessment during semester

Homework assignments

Practical assignments

Class tests

Semester tests

Projects
Practical final examinations
Written final examinations

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Written assignments and project work for all of the core modules and elective modules

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
M Sc

M Sc serves as an entry point to the related qualification.

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
Honours courses completed at other universities may be given accreditation at the discretion of the dean in consultation with the head of department.

MODERATION OPTIONS

1. All courses have external examiners
2. Periodic external evaluation of department by peer assessors

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
At least an M Sc degree with specialisation in Computer Science

Career experience required:
University experience

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 Pretoria