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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
63992  Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Earth and Space Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 8 and above  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 
Purpose:

The programme seeks to:
  • Equip students with knowledge of socio-economic and economic aspects of marine and maritime affairs so as to provide them with the skills necessary in understanding a coastal economy.
  • Provide a sufficient number of qualified professionals with additional skills in marine affairs and maritime studies.
  • Meet the national need for marine and/or maritime specialists.
  • Respond to the need for competent maritime specialists with specific reference to sustainable development and beneficiation of coastal economies.
  • Respond to the needs for additional skills and better and in-depth understanding of marine and coastal economies and the socio-economic problems facing these economies.

    Rationale:

    The programme is designed to equip graduates of the programme with the skills, values and attitudes needed in Maritime Studies, especially in terms of sustainable development and beneficiation of coastal and marine resources, maritime industry, tourism development, and small port construction. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners who register for this qualification are assumed to have:
  • Knowledge regarding some maritime issues and sustainable development.
  • Basic knowledge regarding the marine environment.
  • The capacity to do self study and complete written assignments.
  • The ability to communicate in English (read, write, speak) and critically interpret/assimilate information.
  • The ability to manage their time.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    A relevant bachelor's degree or advanced diploma would be the usual route to admission. However, in particular cases students without such a qualification but with proven expertise and competency will be allowed to apply for provisional status for acceptance on the programme in line with the relevant NMMU and SAQA RPL policy. In addition, candidates may apply for exemption from certain modules on grounds of prior learning, provided that such learning can be shown to be relevant to the specified outcomes of the programme of study concerned. In all cases, recognition will be considered under the conditions of SAQA and NMMU RPL policy and approval by faculty structures.

    Access to the Qualification:
  • A relevant bachelor's degree or advanced diploma. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Fundamentals:
  • N/A.

    Core:

    Learning Components; Credits; Level:
  • Introduction to Marine and Maritime Affairs; 20 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Introduction to Marine and Maritime Policy; 14 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Introduction to Research on Maritime Issues; 20 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Introduction to the Marine Environment; 10 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Introduction to Marine and Coastal Law; 12 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Marine Tourism and Coastal Recreation; 12 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Marine and Coastal Development Models and Practices; 10 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Marine and Coastal Business Opportunities and Practice; 12 Credits; NQF Level 8.
  • Marine and Environmental Education; 10 Credits; NQF Level 8.

    Electives:
  • N/A. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Broad summary of Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Have a solid grasp of the dimensions of Maritime Studies and its relationship to marine affairs.
  • Conduct preliminary and basic research into areas of maritime and related Marine affaires.
  • Develop a strategic and operation understanding of policy analysis and the policy process and its application to maritime and marine fields of study.
  • Have an advanced working understanding of the marine environment.
  • Identify and evaluate the principles and objectives of coastal management.
  • Analyse and discuss the structure of operations of coastal management plans.
  • Investigate major coastal management issues among coastal communities.
  • Apply relevant marine and coastal legislation to various scenarios.
  • Explain how marine tourism and recreation is being used to facilitate sustainable coastal development.
  • Apply fundamental business skills and principles in coastal management contexts and discuss how business skills and principles can contribute to sustainable coastal development.
  • Be able to communicate one's understanding of Maritime Studies and Marine Affairs.
  • Grasp the principles of Marine and Environmental Education and be able to utilize such understanding and skills in relevant and practical contexts. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:

    The essence of the assessment approach will be that of continuous assessment, which will incorporate written assignments, class tests, practicals, and where appropriate oral examinations. Practicals are directly linked to theory and the assessment will incorporate the theory and assignment related to the practicals. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The level and content of the programme is comparable to a typical international postgraduate diploma programmes especially in the UK and Common Wealth universities. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This programme articulates well with the existing Honours and Masters coursework programme in Development Studies and successful students will be able to gain admission to the set of programmes. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderation will be done by external experts with at least the same level qualification and sufficient experience in the field. All modules will be externally examined and moderated, and the feedback from discussions with the various external examiners informs our teaching and learning interactions. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 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. Nelson Mandela University 


    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.