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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73717  Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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  Traditions, History and Legacies 
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
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 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence in intellectual and analytical skills with a view to the acquisition of knowledge of analysing, interpreting and understanding of events, as well as economic, social, political and cultural relationships and life situations in Africa as a region. 

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

All potential learners who are not in possession of a B-degree need to provide proof of an equivalent qualification. Those who claim that they have achieved relevant prior learning that should give them access to the qualification need to apply to the Accreditation Committee of the Faculty of Arts for recognition of prior learning.

Potential learners who want to be credited for prior learning and/or experience for a particular module or modules, need to apply in writing to the departmental chairperson of the department offering the module or modules the learner wishes to be credited for, clearly stating the title(s) of the module or modules they want to be credited for as well as the basis on which they believe the accreditation should be granted.

The principles of RPL are subscribed to and will be implemented in a flexible manner.
The principle of flexible and open access will, however, be offset against the provision that this is not to be to the detriment of the potential learner and that his/her chances to succeed must be reasonable.

The committee will assess learners' competencies in order to determine whether they are eligible for a) access to, b) advanced placement in, or c) recognition of status for this qualification.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. A sufficient understanding of the existing knowledge on Africa, including the relevant theories, processes and contexts.

    2. The ability to integrate the different areas of study to develop a holistic and multi-disciplinary perspective on African issues and their contexts.

    3. Research skills in the library (including the use of the Internet) and in the field by being able to conduct surveys, do interviews, analyse fieldwork data and write a research report.

    4. The ability to apply social science research skills in the practical African situation and reflect on the process.

    5. The ability to communicate effectively with others, using appropriate visual, conceptual, statistical or language skills (oral and written) on African issues.

    6. An emphatic understanding of the social processes of Africa in context and of the people in Africa, and a commitment to the improvement of their lives.

    7. Scientific interaction and teamwork with other role-players in the field of African studies.

    8. A disposition towards self-reliance, honesty, commitment and sensitivity to differences (cultural, gender, race, religion etc.)

    9. Various learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a specialist on African issues.

    10. Acceptable employment seeking skills (including entrepreneurship) for entry into the different sectors/levels related to African studies.

    11. Responsible citizenship through the promotion of a holistic understanding of Africa. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Show a sufficient understanding of the existing knowledge on Africa, including the relevant theories, processes and contexts?

    2. Integrate the different areas of study to develop a holistic and multi-disciplinary perspective on African issues and their contexts?

    3. Demonstrate research skills in the library (including the use of the Internet) and in the field by being able to conduct surveys, do interviews, analyse fieldwork data and write a research report?

    4. Demonstrate the ability to apply social science research skills in the practical African situation and reflect on the process?

    5. Communicate effectively with others, using appropriate visual, conceptual, statistical or language skills (oral and written) on African issues?

    6. Demonstrate empathetic understanding of the social processes of Africa in context and of the people of Africa, and a commitment to the improvement of their lives?

    7. Demonstrate scientific interaction and teamwork with other role-players in the field of African studies?

    8. Show a disposition towards self-reliance, honesty, commitment and sensitivity to differences (cultural, gender, race, religion etc)?

    9. Explore various learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a specialist on African issues?

    10. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills (including entrepreneurship) for entry into the different sectors/levels related to African studies?

    11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship through the promotion of a holistic understanding of Africa?

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved

    Continuous assessment practices form an integral part of the design of this qualification. Learning outcomes are made explicit to learners and there is a coherent assessment strategy in place for each module, with a fair balance between formative and summative assessment strategies.

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

    Learners are continuously assessed via a range of formative assessment strategies: class assignments, essays and presentations. Learners also do practical work (independently and in groups during study visits) that is evaluated by assessors. Self-assessment activities are included in study guides. In addition, learners will assess the work of each other and reflect on the dynamics of this process.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of he exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of written assignments, and/or a research or practical project, as well as end of semester final examinations. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts, NQF Level 9. 
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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 Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. University of Johannesburg 


    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.