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

Master of Philosophy: Security Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73611  Master of Philosophy: Security Management 
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
Master's Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 8 and above  Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  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 
Purpose:

The purpose of this Qualification is to provide middle and top-level officers/managers of the Department of Defence and other defence forces, who are graduated or equivalently qualified, and have completed the ENSP, with the opportunity to obtain a formal postgraduate Qualification at a Master's Degree level.

The purpose of this programme is to provide the Department of Defence and other defence forces with better-equipped and better-educated middle and top-level officers/managers through postgraduate education at master's degree level that will enhance their managerial competencies in the realm of defence and security management.

Rationale:

The proposed Master of Philosophy programme will capitalise on formal and informal learning opportunities pertaining to military professional development provided to middle and top-level officers/managers, who are graduated or equivalently qualified. The programme will also exploit their insight and experience appertaining to national and military security issues.

The competencies obtained through this qualification will empower middle and top-level officers/security managers to manage national and regional defence and security challenges effectively. This will enable such officers/security managers to make a significant contribution towards the establishment of national and regional platforms conducive to the promotion of peace and stability on the African continent, and so achieve optimal socio-economic development. 

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

The University of Stellenbosch has a comprehensive policy for the Recognition of Prior Learning (attached).

Access to the Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Qualification. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
Level, Credits and learning components assigned to the Qualification:
  • Exit Level of programme: NQF Level 8.
  • Duration: 2 years.
  • Total credits: 240.
  • Fundamental; NQF Level 7, 240 Credits.
  • Core; NQF Level 7, 120 Credits.
  • Elective; 0 Credits.
  • Total: 240 total credits value of Qualification.
  • Fundamental; NQF Level 8, 120 Credits.
  • Core; NQF Level 8, 120 Credits.
  • Electives; 0 Credits.
  • Total: 240 total credits value of Qualification. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. The qualifier will have the applicable knowledge and demonstrate the skills and attitudes to understand and interpret the national and regional security with specific reference to the African context.

    2. The qualifier will have the applicable knowledge and demonstrate the skills and attitudes to understand and interpret the nature of strategic studies in the contemporary world.

    3. The qualifier will have the applicable knowledge and demonstrate the skills and attitudes to understand and interpret international conflict management, resolution and peacekeeping.

    4. The qualifier will have the applicable knowledge and demonstrate the skills and attitudes to understand and interpret twentieth century conflict in Africa.

    5. The qualifier will have the applicable knowledge and demonstrate the skills and attitudes to conduct independent research in the field of international security management with specific reference to the African and South African context.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Working with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
  • Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities:
    > Refer to all Exit Level Outcomes.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Can explain national and regional security theory and interpret security issues in Africa from that perspective.
  • Can explain and interpret the impact of global trends in security and strategic thinking on African security.
  • Can explain and interpret South Africa's strategic neighbourhood and domestic security situation.
  • Can explain and interpret the potential for national and regional conflict.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Can explain and analyse key developments in strategic studies such as the enduring issues of strategy, the evolution of joint warfare, the updating of 20th century strategic theories and contemporary issues of grand strategy with particular reference to the African context.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Can explain the theory and practice of international conflict management, international conflict resolution and international peacekeeping.
  • Can explain the role of the UN in international conflict management, resolution and peacekeeping with specific reference to African security challenges.
  • Can explain the evolving structures of the African Union with specific reference to conflict management, resolution and peacekeeping.
  • Can explain the major sub-regional organisations Africa with specific reference to their roles and responsibilities in relation to African security and peacekeeping requirements.
  • Can explain the evolving African macro-policy framework on conflict management, resolution and peacekeeping.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Can explain and interpret conflict in twentieth-century Africa, in it's historical context, as the totality of human experience, with particular reference to processes such as continuity and change.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Can identify relevant research themes art African and South African security management on the basis of an analysis of primary and secondary sources.
  • Can express these themes as well-formulated research problems.
  • Can analyse the research problem and identify the constituent parts the research problem.
  • Can design a research plan and select a suitable research strategy.
  • Can report research results, orally or in writing, at an advanced level and on a systematic, structured and scientifically responsible manner.

    Integrated assessment:

    Although there is no keystone module, final assignment or final-year project that covers the entire programme, effective integrated assessment does take place. Most modules are concluded by a written examination, covering the contents of the entire module. Oral presentations, contact sessions and research assignments (essays and thesis) are utilised to assess programme outcomes on a broad base, across the boundaries of the composing modules and disciplines. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulation on completion:

    Successful candidates may gain entrance to doctoral studies offered by other institutions. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external moderation of assessment as well as 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.

    The Faculty of Military Science has Programme Advisory Committees, comprising of senior South African National Defence Force officers and civilian academics that provide feedback on the relevance of programme contents.

    The introduction of this programme is the result of a need identified through consultation with the chief client, the South African National Defence Force, and the Military Academy Advisory Board. 

    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: 
     
    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 


    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.