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

Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73803  Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology 
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  144  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
3673  Bachelor of Science Honours: Psychology  Level 7  NQF Level 08  144  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with a broad-based foundation of strong and cohesive skills for further studies in advanced Psychology. Learners should also acquire a skills foundation for applied and fundamental research in Psychology at a Master's level. He/she should also obtain analytical, interpretive and integrative skills which have practical value for the society as a whole. Learners should also be able to reflect on advanced Psychology and develop a holistic view of advanced Psychology and its applications in various contexts. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • The learner should be in possession of a Bachelors degree with 128 credits in Psychology of which at least 64 credits are on NQF-Level 6.
  • The NQF-level 6 credits in Psychology should have been attained in the last 10 years.
  • The learner must have completed a module in Research Methodology or Experimental Psychology, or a module in Statistical Methods or Mathematical Statistics.

    Recognition of prior learning:

    Current competencies in the field of Psychology that have been acquired by prior learning in this field through related experience will be assessed. Such competencies may help gain access to the programme, or advanced placement in it. Recognition of status is dependant on continuance of studies at the Rand Afrikaans University. The standard rules of access at the Rand Afrikaans University apply.

    A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experiential learning will be assessed. If the learner is found to be competent the learner may:
  • access,
  • advanced placement in,
  • or recognition of status for this qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learners should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate their ability at applying the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving correctly in the field of Advanced Psychology and reflect on the application made (problem solving skills)

    2. Correctly plan and exercise research in Advanced Psychology, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on advanced psychology issues correctly by utilising the theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken (research skills)

    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of Psychology and research by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made (communication skills)

    4. Accountably develop a theoretical and practical macro vision of the role of Psychology internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally (development of macro vision)

    5. Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of Psychology by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application (including entrepreneurship, where relevant), as well as accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of Psychology (entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)

    6. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof (team ship)

    7. Utilize appropriate technology (e.g. computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Psychology environment (technological and environmental literacy)

    8. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Research Psychology (explore learning strategies)

    9. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of Research Psychology related skills in the field of psychology (promoting citizenship)

    10. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different communities and the role players in the field of Research Psychology by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

    11. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the field of Research Psychology by utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof? (employment seeking skills) 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Does the learners:

    1. Demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems correctly in the field of Psychology by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (problem solving skills)?

    2. Correctly plan and exercise research in the field of Psychology, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on Psychology issues correctly by utilising the relevant research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken? (research skills)

    3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing (e.g. report writing) with the different role players in the field of Psychology by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made? (Communication skills)

    4. Have the learners developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro vision of Psychology internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally? (Development of macro vision)

    5. Are the learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of Psychology by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (including entrepreneurship, where relevant), as well as accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of Psychology? (Entrepreneurship, responsibility skills)

    6. Can the learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made? (Team ship)

    7. Are the learners able to utilise appropriate technology (e.g. computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Psychology environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)

    8. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Research Psychology? (Explore learning strategies)

    9. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through their approach/attitude towards the holistic application of Research Psychology related skills? (Promoting citizenship)

    10. Are the learners able to practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different communities and the role players in the field of Research Psychology by applying the theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

    11. Do the learners demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into different sectors of the field of Research Psychology by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learners write one 90-minute test per module or alternatively hand in an assignment for a subject that demonstrates knowledge, integrative ability, data-basis understanding, insight and research ability. Assignments are also formally presented to an audience. Learners also write an extensive assignment in one allocated subject that demonstrates the above.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learners are exposed to a written examination, one per module, towards the end of the module. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • Access to qualification on a lower level:
    Articulation is possible with related certificate, diploma and degree qualifications.
  • Access to qualifications on the same level:
    Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or another related qualification (or even for some of the same or related modules) at another higher education institution will be allowed, with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, to enter on the same level, given the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will, therefore, be credited for relevant modules that have been passed, at the previous institution.
  • Access to qualifications on a higher level:
    Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study in higher education programmes exist:
    M.Sc. (Psychology)
    M.Sc. (Counselling Psychology)
    M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology)
    M.Sc. (Community Psychology)
    Other directed M.Sc. Psychology courses
    M.Psych.
    D.Psych. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    None. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
  • Formal qualified assessors for assessing learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per thesis, with at least a Doctorate degree in the related field of study, will be appointed by the Faculty of Science of this institution upon recommendation by the particular department.
  • Assessors should have at least an Honours degree and 1 year of job related or learning area experience to be able to act as assessors on an NQF-level 5 module. Assessors should have at least a Masters degree and 1 year of job related or learning area experience to be able to act as assessors on an NQF-level 6 module. Assessors should have at least a Masters degree and 2 years of job related or learning area experience to be able to act as assessors on an NQF-level 7 module. Assessors should have at least a Doctorate degree and 2 years of job related or learning area experience to be able to act as assessors on an NQF-level 8 module.
  • Assessors should be SAQA accredited with at least 4 years experience in the related field of study. 
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    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.
     
    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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