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

Bachelor of Education: Science Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73556  Bachelor of Education: Science Education 
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
National First Degree  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Higher Education and Training 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 6  NQF Level 07  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   2024-12-31  

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 
Purpose:

The programme intends to enhance the scientific and intellectual capacity of Africa by producing well-trained teachers in the scarce fields of Science Education. In the process it helps to establish the University as an active role player in the development of the South African society. Special efforts will also be made to recruit students from disadvantaged school backgrounds. This will contribute to a campus culture that welcomes diversity. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning policy and committees exist in all faculties and the policy is applied.

Access to the Qualification:

A student entering this programme should:
  • Be in possession of a Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement or Exemption and a 50% average obtained in the final school examination, with a minimum of a D symbol in HG Mathematics and Physical Sciences and/or a B symbol in SG Mathematics and Physical Sciences. These requirements are similar to the admission requirements of the Bachelor in Sciences degree.

    A student in the programme should:
  • Complete all Core and Elective modules in the Natural Sciences before entering the final year of study which is equivalent to the PGCE.
  • Complete the compulsory practical teaching in the final year.
  • The University endorses a policy of non-discrimination towards people on the grounds of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

    Previously disadvantaged/designated groups receive special support through extended degree programmes, a mentoring service and other special initiatives.
  • Students identified to be at risk will be encouraged to reroute to an Extended Degree Programme.
  • Students who do not meet all admission criteria can be considered for admission via the envisaged Foundation Year Programme. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Exit level of programme; NQF Level 6.
    Duration (years); 4 years full-time.

    Total: 480 Credits
  • Fundamental; NQF Level 5; 422 Credits.
  • Core; NQF Level 5.
  • Elective; NQF Level 5; 64 Credits.

    Total Credit value of Qualification: 480 Credits.
  • Fundamentals; NQF Level 6; 264 Credits.
  • Core; NQF Level 6.
  • Electives; NQF Level 6; 240 Credits.

    Total Credit value of Qualification: 480 Credits. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment:

    In the majority of modules at least one major test is written per semester. The performance in this test normally contributes to the class mark on the basis of which the student gains access to the examination. In some modules a system of continuous assessment is followed to assess students' progress. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    At the Exit Level (NQF Level 6): Access to BSc at third year level.
    With the next level Qualification (NQF Level 7): BEd Hons. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal moderation of modules takes place during every examination period. External moderation of the summative assessment products of Exit-Level modules in all programmes takes place during the June and November examination periods. 

    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. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    LP ID Learning Programme Title Originator Pre-2009
    NQF Level    		 NQF Level Min Credits Learning Prog End Date Quality
    Assurance
    Functionary    		 NQF Sub-Framework
    116866  Bachelor of Science in Education in Chemistry  Stellenbosch University  Level 6  NQF Level 07  480  2018-12-31    HEQSF 
    116867  Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics  Stellenbosch University  Level 6  NQF Level 07  480  2018-12-31    HEQSF 
    116868  Bachelor of Science in Education in Physics  Stellenbosch University  Level 6  NQF Level 07  480  2018-12-31    HEQSF 


    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.