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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Monodisciplinary

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7105	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Monodisciplinary
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch 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
Honours Degree	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
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"		EXCO 0417/23	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

*Equip students with the ability to identify, analyse and explore, with a measure of independence, new theoretical an empirical information in the chosen field of study in the humanities (including the social sciences) i.e. the focus is monodisciplinary

*To enable students to use competently the highly specialised skills needed for particular problem solving in a discipline, and to apply them with progressively less guidance;

*Provide students with the competence to argue a position (orally or in writing) from a theoretical stance taking into account relevant literature with, with a cogency and coherence that show familiarity with the discourse of the discipline;

*Bring students to the stage where they have completed the necessary transition from the basic level to the more advanced research level, with control over essential theoretical and methodological materialise the qualification signals a basic readiness for independent enquiry;

*Provide students with developed analytical skills and methodological competence to address problems in society with the capacity for independent and informed critical assessment of complex issues;

*Prepare students for further postgraduate study;

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement or equivalent university admission qualification.

BA

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic/ Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

The Bachelor of Arts Honours graduate will be able to:

1. Identify, analyse and explore new theoretical and empirical information in a field of study in the humanities with a measure of independence either as preparation for subsequent research or for work in society (if at exit level);

2. Recognise and define promising new areas of study, and assimilate these to the appropriate theoretical positions;

3. Recognise complexity and select appropriate responses to it from within the particular field of specialisation;

4. Engage in independent critical assessment of problems and identify, judge critically and apply the appropriate theories needed to address their complexity;

5. Engage in scholarly interaction from a solid grounding in the particular discipline, recognising issues at state and taking a theoretically informed position in debate;

6. Argue a position (orally or in writing) from a theoretical stance, taking into account relevant literature, with a cogency and coherence that show familiarity with the discourse of the discipline.

The Bachelor of Arts Honours graduate will have:

1. Completed the necessary stage of transition from the basic level to the more advanced research level with control over essential theoretical and methodological material, i.e. the qualification signals a basic readiness for independent enquiry;
2. Achieved closure for an exit qualification and obtained a qualification that will act as a springboard for further specialisation at Master's and doctoral levels.

Specific Outcomes:

The Bachelor of Arts Honours graduate will have:

1. The competence to use the highly specialised skills needed for particular problem-solving in a discipline in the humanities, and apply them with progressively less guidance;

2. Specialised knowledge, i.e. knowledge focused in greater depth and fuller range on the content of one major discipline in the humanities, with adequate control of its essential theories and methodologies;

3. An advanced grasp of the typical concepts and problems in the field of study;

4. A familiarity with a range of research skills and tools for addressing problems in the field of study,

5. Familiarity with the discourse of the discipline.

The Bachelor of Arts Honours graduate will be equipped to contribute to society:

1. Developed analytical skills and the methodological competence to address problems in society, with a capacity for independent and informed critical assessment of complex issues.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for BAHons ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as portfolios, assignments, workplace assessments, class exercises, written and oral examinations is used.
3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.
4. From the assessment of samples, generalising to a domain takes place in a judiciously planned way in order to ensure reliability.
5. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NGF level 7.

Integrated Assessment:

1. One extended assignment or a series of assignments will monitor and measure the student's ability to integrate all aspects of the qualification.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s)
MA
MPhil
MDram

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. 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 Stellenbosch will participate in a manner that conforms to 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; 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.	Stellenbosch University