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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73747  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy 
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

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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:
  • Sophisticated research, reading and writing skills exemplified in the production of research essays that will empower them to understand, investigate, evaluate and create ideas, views and theories.
  • Advanced foundational knowledge of contemporary philosophical debates.
  • Higher order reflective skills regarding analysis, interpretation and evaluation of concepts, ideas and theories. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning:
    Learners who do not meet the formal access rules and who want to have their previous learning experience acknowledged in order to
  • Gain access to this qualification, or
  • Gain advanced placement in this qualification, or
  • Get recognition of status in terms of this qualification
  • With a view to proceeding with their studies at this institution, should apply in writing for recognition of prior learning with the Head of the Department of Philosophy, who shall submit the application to the relevant faculty committee for consideration and assessment. In the submission, the learner should carefully state what s/he wants academic recognition for, and on what grounds.

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

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Analyse, interpret and evaluate complex concepts, ideas, arguments, theories and philosophical texts.
    2. Design concepts, ideas, arguments and theories as responses to identified problematical ones.
    3. Reconstruct relevant overviews of philosophical debates / topics.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct research which can support the required skills and results for this level.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate their thoughts in an accepted philosophical genre (e.g. research essay )
    6. Demonstrate the use of logical, interpretation, critical thinking and knowledge assessment skills.
    7. Demonstrate a heightened understanding of the related systems of MC and the dynamic interrelationship between these units and the broader context.
    8. Acquire and reflect on advanced learning skills and strategies appropriate to the context of communication and MC
    9. Acquire a heightened understanding of the principles of responsible citizenship with regard to MC in local, national and global communities.
    10. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply heightened cultural and aesthetic sensitivity to the process of MC.
    11. Develop advanced employment-seeking skills within the MC employment context.
    12. Identify and develop multiple MC entrepreneurial opportunities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the rules and techniques of conceptual and critical analysis, and of interpretation?
    Is the learner able to argue the process and outcome of such an analysis or interpretation in a coherent and plausible way?

    2. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the rules and techniques of conceptual and critical analysis and of interpretation?
    Is the learner able to argue the process and outcome of such a design in a coherent and plausible way?

    3. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the relevant facts, the interconnectedness of these facts and the development of trends that render such a survey possible?
    Can the learner narrate and/or argue such a survey in a coherent and plausible way?

    4. Is the learner able to write a research report/essay that:
  • Identifies the issue that needs clarification
  • Argues a clarification.
  • Evaluates the available sources.
  • Recommends/reaffirms a possible solution.

    5. Is the learner able to write and present an essay that:
  • Identifies a given issue that needs clarification.
  • Argues a clarification.
  • Evaluates the available sources.
  • Recommends/reaffirms a possible solution.

    6. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the rules and techniques of conceptual and critical analysis and of interpretation?
    Can the learner formulate a defence or an objection to a point made somewhere else, and argue the defence or the objection in a plausible way?

    7. Did the learner demonstrate a heightened understanding of the related systems of MC and the dynamic interrelationship between these units and the broader context?

    8. Did the learner acquire and reflect on advanced learning skills and strategies appropriate to the context of communication and MC?

    9. Did the learner acquire a heightened understanding of the principles of responsible citizenship with regard to MC in local, national and global communities?

    10. Did the learner demonstrate understanding of, and apply heightened cultural and aesthetic sensitivity to, the process of MC?

    11. Did the learner develop advanced employment-seeking skills within the MC employment context?

    12. Did the learner identify and develop multiple MC entrepreneurial opportunities?

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative Assessment Practices That Will Be Implemented:
    Learners are continuously assessed via research assignments, essays and presentations.

    Summative Assessment Practices That Will Be Implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a compulsory examination of 3 hours per module. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Philosophy Honours, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Philosophy, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy, 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 
    This BA Honours (Philosophy) with endorsement qualification is registered as a separate qualification only with SAQA. At the Department of Education it is not registered separately, but it is included in the registration of the generic BA Honours. 

    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 


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