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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73050  Bachelor of Arts 
ORIGINATOR
North West 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
National First Degree  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Communication Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  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   2033-06-30  

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 purpose of the Bachelor of Arts is to enable learners to master a systematic and coherent body of knowledge. Learners will have an understanding of underlying discipline-related theories, concepts and principles.

Also, the purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of selected fields in Arts, which include methodological approaches and theoretical orientations applied to the South African context.

Rationale:
The design and selected specialisation combinations of this qualification consideration enable accessibility, employment possibilities, and to meet the labour needs of our country. Learners will be able to articulate into a professional initial teacher education qualification. Also, learners will have integrated knowledge of theory, principles and skills regarding a career in the field of Arts, while it also prepares learners for further study at NQF Level 8. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The University accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based- and life-long learning. There will be considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role and subscribes to the view that recognition of prior learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits for a qualification.

Formal prior learning:
Prior accredited learning at the Further Education and Training or at Higher Education level in relevant domains which constitute credit-bearing modules is recognisable. The learner needs to produce evidence that shows that they have achieved at a satisfactory level, the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria specified for modules of this qualification and, if appropriate, allow the recognition of prior learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full.

Non-formal and informal prior experiential learning:
A learner who does not have a formal qualification or has a non-formal qualification may apply for RPL. There will be a consideration for those learners if they can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential, or work-based learning for admission or the recognition of prior learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who, after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential but needs further academic development, must be directed to other suitable qualifications before admission or qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelors studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelors studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Levels 5, 6 and 7 totalling 384 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 5:
  • Hospitality Management (TMBP121), 12 Credits.
  • German Elementary 2 (GERM121), 12 Credits.
  • Setswana 3RD Language (ATSN111), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Physical Geography (GGFS112), 12 Credits.
  • German Elementary 1 (GERB111), 12 Credits.
  • Creative Writing (SKRK121), 12 Credits.
  • Business French FOR Beginners 2 (FREB121), 12 Credits.
  • English (ENLL121), 12 Credits.
  • Intro Hum Geo (GGFS121), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Labour Relations (LARM111), 12 Credits.
  • German Elementary 1 (GERM111), 12 Credits.
  • German Elementary 2 (GERB121), 12 Credits.
  • Creative Writing (SKRK111), 12 Credits.
  • Business French FOR Beginners 1 (FREB111), 12 Credits.
  • Afr & Dutch Lang & Lit Study: Text & Context (AFLL121), 12 Credits.
  • Afrikaans and Dutch (AFLL111), 12 Credits.
  • Public Management and Governance (PUMA122), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Tourism Management (TMBP111), 12 Credits.
  • Occupational Health and Ergonomics (IOPS121), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Industrial Psychology (IOPS111), 12 Credits.
  • Language Usage for the Practice I (LAPP111), 12 Credits.
  • Public Management and Governance (PUMA112), 12 Credits.
  • History of the Setswana (SETM111), 12 Credits.
  • Math Tech (WISN123), 12 Credits.
  • Practical Statistics (STTN124), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Setswana Grammar (SETM121), 12 Credits.
  • Art History (KSGS122), 12 Credits.
  • Social Anthropology (SANL122), 12 Credits.
  • Language Usage for the Practice II (LAPP121), 12 Credits.
  • Art History (KSGS113), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSYC111), 12 Credits.
  • Social Anthropology (SANL112), 12 Credits.
  • Social and Community Psychology (PSYC121), 12 Credits.
  • Descriptive Statistics (STTN111), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Political Studies (POLI112), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Sociology: Institutions and the SA Context (SOCL121), 12 Credits.
  • French for Beginners 1 (FREN111), 12 Credits.
  • French for Beginners 2 (FREN121), 12 Credits.
  • History (HIST111), 12 Credits.
  • English (ENLL111), 12 Credits.
  • Communication Studies (KCOM122), 12 Credits.
  • Academic Literacy (AGLE121), 12 Credits.
  • Business Management (BMAN121), 12 Credits.
  • Intro to Academic Literacy (AGLE111), 12 Credits.
  • Introd to Management AND Management Processes (BMAN111), 12 Credits.
  • The SA Political System (POLI123), 12 Credits.
  • Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics (ECON121), 12 Credits.
  • History (HIST122), 12 Credits.
  • Academic Literacy (AGLA121), 12 Credits.
  • Communication Studies (KCOM112), 12 Credits.
  • History (HIST121), 12 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 6:
  • Labour Law (IURI222), 12 Credits.
  • Communication Studies (KCOM111), 12 Credits.
  • Setswana 3RD Language (ATSN121), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Economics (ECON111), 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Sociology: Basic Concepts and Themes (SOCL111), 12 Credits.
  • Corporate Communication: Design in Context (KCOM223), 16 Credits.
  • Physical Geography (GGFS212), 16 Credits.
  • Micro-Economics (ECON221), 16 Credits.
  • English (ENLL211), 16 Credits.
  • Personnel Psychology (IOPS211), 16 Credits.
  • Cultural and Heritage Tourism (HTOD217), 16 Credits.
  • Human Environments (GGFS222), 16 Credits.
  • Creative Writing (SKRK221), 16 Credits.
  • Setswana 3RD Language (ATSN211), 16 Credits.
  • Communication Studies (KCOM213), 16 Credits.
  • Tourism Marketing (TMBP221), 16 Credits.
  • Occupational Management (LARM211), 16 Credits.
  • Tourism Distribution Management (HTOD215), 12 Credits.
  • History (HIST221), 16 Credits.
  • Applied Tourism Management (TMBP211), 16 Credits.
  • Work Group Dynamics (LARM221), 16 Credits.
  • Municipal Management (PUMA212), 16 Credits.
  • History (HIST212), 16 Credits.
  • Setswana 3RD Language (ATSN221), 16 Credits.
  • Afrikaans and Dutch: Frameworks for Language and Literary STU (AFLL222), 16 Credits.
  • Creative Writing (SKRK211), 16 Credits.
  • Macroeconomics (ECON211), 16 Credits.
  • History (HIST211), 16 Credits.
  • Management and Development of Tourism Attractions (HTOD216), 12 Credits.
  • Sociology of Work (SOCL224), 16 Credits.
  • Sustainable Tourism Development (HTOD225), 12 Credits.
  • English (ENLL221), 16 Credits.
  • Career Psychology (IOPS221), 16 Credits.
  • Development Psychology (PSYC211), 16 Credits.
  • Public Management and Governance (PUMA222), 16 Credits.
  • Sociology of the Family and Group Dynamics (SOCL221), 16 Credits.
  • Sociology of Development and Social Problems (SOCL211), 16 Credits.
  • Positive Psychology (PSYC221), 16 Credits.
  • Know and Understand the Health World (WVGW221), 12 Credits.
  • Understanding (WVSS221), 12 Credits.
  • Comparative Politics (POLI213), 16 Credits.
  • Understanding the Cultural World (WVCS221), 12 Credits.
  • Personality Psychology (PSYC212), 16 Credits.
  • Tour Operations Management (HTOD226), 12 Credits.
  • Social Anthropology (SANL213), 16 Credits.
  • Afr and Dutch Language and Literature Study (AFLL211), 16 Credits.
  • The Anthropology of Development (SANL224), 16 Credits.
  • Art History (KSGS212), 16 Credits.
  • Art History (KSGS222), 16 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 7:
  • Hospitality Man: Food, Beverage and Man (VHTB311), 16 Credits.
  • Development Economics (ECON322), 16 Credits.
  • Tourism in the SADC Region (HTOD324), 16 Credits.
  • History (HIST322), 32 Credits.
  • Psychometrics and Research Methodology (IOPS321), 16 Credits.
  • Strategic Tourism Management (HTOD316), 16 Credits.
  • Social Research Methodology (SOCL312), 16 Credits.
  • Social Theory (SOCL311), 16 Credits.
  • Applied Psychology (PSYC322), 16 Credits.
  • Basic Counselling and Ethical Conduct (PSYC321), 16 Credits.
  • Strategic Public Resource Management (PERS) (PUMA323), 16 Credits.
  • Strategic Public Resource Management (PUMA322), 16 v.
  • Research and Psychometry (PSYC312), 16 Credits.
  • Psycho Pathology (PSYC311), 16 Credits.
  • Conflict Resolution (LARM322), 16 Credits.
  • Public Policy and Planning (PUMA314), 16 Credits.
  • Work-Based Learning (HTOD325), 36 Credits.
  • GIS and Remote Sensing (GGFS312), 32 Credits.
  • Communication Management: Marketing Communication Management (KCOM328), 16 Credits.
  • English (ENLL321), 32 Credits.
  • Tourism Research (HTOD315), 16 Credits.
  • Organisational Psychology (IOPS311), 16 Credits.
  • Economic Analysis (ECON321), 16 Credits.
  • English (ENLL311), 32 Credits.
  • Popular Culture (KCOM315), 16 Credits.
  • Fiscal & Monetary Policy (ECON311), 16 Credits.
  • Setswana 3RD Language (ATSN321), 32 Credits.
  • History (HIST311), 32 Credits.
  • Afr & Dutch: Perspective on Lang & Literat II (AFLL321), 32 Credits.
  • International Trade Geography (EKIP311), 16 Credits.
  • Setswana 3RD Language (ATSN311), 32 Credits.
  • Afr & Dutch: Perspective ON Lang & Literat I (AFLL311), 32 Credits.
  • Applied Geography (GGFS322), 32 Credits.
  • Introduction to Research Methodology (PUMA313), 16 Credits.
  • Philosophy of Culture (WVLS313), 12 Credits.
  • Theory and Practice of Labour Relations (LARM311), 16 Credits.
  • Man and Society: Critical Perspectives on Cont & Change/Trans (WVLS314), 12 Credits.
  • Applied Event Management (TMBP322), 16 Credits.
  • Political Sociology (SOCL327), 16 Credits.
  • Gender Studies (SOCL321), 16 Credits.
  • Introduction to Event Management (TMBP312), 16 Credits.
  • Management of Labour Relations (LARM321), 16 Credits.
  • Game Farm Management (TMBP321), 16 Credits.
  • Sustainable Ecotourism Management (TMBP311), 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Demonstrate a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of at least two focused academic disciplines.
  • Analyse and evaluate types of knowledge appropriate to their field of study.
  • Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and an ability to independently validate sources of information and evaluate and manage the information.
  • Reflect on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within the related practice.
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
  • Effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse.
  • Demonstrate effective Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
  • Demonstrate effective functioning as a member and leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations.
  • Manage self-directed learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    As stipulated in the Assessment and Moderation Policy of the University, the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria are formulated according to the SAQA Level Descriptors. These are to learners as guiding principle for assessment practices. In the third year of this qualification, at least one opportunity for integrated assessment, where the assessment of the main purpose and key outcomes of the different specialisations of each internal qualification includes in the assessment activities for this qualification. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The SAQA Level Descriptors for HEQF Level 7 were used to design the qualification standard. These Level Descriptors are internationally comparable criteria based upon published work of the National Quality Assurance bodies in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours, NQF Level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Recorded in 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. North West University 


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