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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
73719	Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology
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		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
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 specialised knowledge of and competence in contemporary relevant fields of social and cultural anthropology. The learner will develop skills with regard to research methods, fieldwork, analysis of data, interpretation of social and cultural dimensions of human life, application of anthropological understanding in new contexts and the presentation of results in written and oral forms.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

To enrol for this qualification, potential learners need to demonstrate that they have acquired the intellectual competencies and practical skills to discuss, problematise and investigate anthropological issues, particularly in the South African context. The learner should have strong analytical skills and a firm theoretical grasp on the field of anthropology. Furthermore, the learner should be able to communicate effectively on an advanced level and be able to conduct a limited research project.

Potential learners should be in possession of a B degree (NQF level 6) with a minimum of at least 60% in Anthropology. If the degree was obtained more than 10 years ago, the potential learner will have the Recognition of Prior Learning process of the faculty.

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, which should give them access to the programme, 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 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.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of general anthropological research skills to be able to conduct a limited research project independently and to reflect on the process.

2. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of relevant anthropological theory and debate to be able to relate fieldwork data to key research questions and to apply the anthropological understanding in practical contexts as well as to reflect on the process.

3. Identify the ethical issues involved with doing research and have an emphatic attitude towards people.

4. Show commitment, honesty and responsibility in the context of academic and research work.

5. Demonstrate a good understanding of social and cultural processes, specifically in the South African context.

6. Use social scientific theory and methodology competently.

7. Identify social science problems and suggest research possibilities to understand these problems better.

8. Work effectively with social scientists and other role players in a team aimed at exploring, analysing and interpreting phenomena within society.

9. Communicate through the spoken and written word with different role players in the field of anthropology and society in general.

10. Demonstrate responsible citizenship through the promotion of a holistic understanding of social and cultural processes.

11. Acquire successful employment seeking skills for entry into research activities or employment opportunities where skills for human understanding through the social or cultural dimensions are required.

12. Use advanced technology for research and communication, where appropriate.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Display sufficient knowledge of general anthropological research skills in order to be able to conduct a limited research project independently and to reflect on the process?

2. Display sufficient knowledge of relevant anthropological theory and debate to be able to relate fieldwork data to key research questions and apply the anthropological understanding in practical research contexts?

3. Identify the ethical issues involved with doing research and have an emphatic attitude towards people?

4. Show hard work, honesty and responsibility in the context of academic and research work?

5. Reveal a good understanding of social and cultural processes, specifically in the South African context?

6. Use social scientific theory and methodology competently?

7. Identify social science problems and suggest research possibilities to understand these problems better?

8. Work effectively with social scientists and other role players in a team aimed at exploring, analysing and interpreting phenomena within society?

9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through the spoken word with different role players in the field of anthropology and society in general?

10. Demonstrate responsible citizenship through the promotion of a holistic understanding of social and cultural processes?

11. Demonstrate having acquired employment seeking skills for entry into research activities or employment opportunities and reveal having the skills for human understanding through the social or cultural dimensions?

12. Demonstrate the ability to use advanced technology for research and communication?

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) which is evaluated by assessors. Self-assessment activities are included in study guides. In addition, learners will assess one another's work and reflect on the dynamics of this process.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the 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

Access to qualifications on a lower level

Articulation is possible with a B-degree (majoring in Anthropology), or an equivalent qualification.

Access to qualifications on the same level

The achievement of this qualification should give learners access to certificates and diplomas in this field on level 7. Learners who have obtained this qualification may, with the permission of the Dean of the relevant faculty, enter a range of programmes in the social sciences mid-stream, given that the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will therefore be credited for prior learning. Learners who are (or have been) registered for this (or a related) qualification at another higher education institution will be allowed, with the permission of the Dean of Arts, to enter midstream, given that the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will therefore be credited for prior learning.

Access to qualifications on the higher level

Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study in higher education programmes exist:

An MA degree programme in this field of study.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External processes:

External examiners will be appointed for all NQF level 7 modules by the Dean of the Faculty concerned on the recommendation by the academic department in which NQF level 7 modules are taken.

External examiners and the institutions they represent:

One external examiner per NQF level 7 module, or group of modules, will be appointed. External examiners will be selected from other higher education institutions or from the ranks of practising professional people outside of academia.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Criteria regarding formal qualifications that an assessor should have:
An assessor should:
* Have at least a Masters degree in an appropriate field of study or be regarded as competent to act as an assessor by the academic community.

Criteria regarding job or learning experience:
An assessor should:
* Be proficient in the subject matter of the learning area in which he/she is assessing.

Criteria regarding experience of or exposure to assessment:
An assessor needs to:
Have prior assessment experience or be trained in assessment practices at higher education level:

a) As part of qualifying as an education and training practitioner; or

b) Through a mentoring process; or

c) Through on the job training; or

d) Through additional study of a unit standard or qualification on assessment.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

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.

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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