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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74021  Master of Science in Applied Mathematics 
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
Master's Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Mathematical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 develop the intellectual, practical and analytical skills of the learner in order to enable the learner to independently analyse, formulate, interpret, understand, communicate and apply Mathematics in the chosen field. The qualification prepares Learners to evaluate existing Mathematics regarding quality and applicability to other fields. This qualification is a basis for Ph.D. studies in Applied Mathematics. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experimental learning will be assessed. If the Learner is found to be competent, the Learner may gain:
  • Access,
  • Advanced placement.
    Or
  • Recognition of Degree status will be granted on condition of continuing education.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learner should be able to:
    1. Analyse, interpret, solve, implement and evaluate mathematical problems in terms of the underlying mathematical theory, make logical conclusions that he/she can mathematically motivate.
    2. Work effectively with other members of his/her class on solving highly complex mathematical problems and reflect on their group activities.
    3. Organise and manage responsibly and effectively his/her learning activities and time.
    4. Collect, analyse and organise suitable literature on a mathematical subject (suitable for the level of the qualification) and consolidate it with previous mathematical knowledge.
    5. Communicate Mathematics effectively and logically, using visual, mathematical and natural language in written and oral form.
    6. (When necessary for his/her studies) use the available computer technology, effectively, safely and responsibly.
    7. See the possibility of application of mathematical theories (studied in the modules required for the qualification) to other fields.
    8. Explore, apply and reflect on a variety of learning strategies on studying the Mathematics of the modules required for the qualification.
    9. Participate as a responsible citizen in his/her local and national community by applying the cognitive skills, values and attitudes acquired by doing Mathematics on the level of this qualification.
    10. Be sensitive to the role of Mathematics and mathematicians in cultural and aesthetic activities.
    11. Explore the career opportunities obtained via the qualification within the field of Mathematics and related fields.
    12. Explore the entrepreneurial opportunities obtained via the qualification within the field of Mathematics and related fields. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The learner can:
    1. Analyse, interpret, solve, implement and evaluate mathematical problems in terms of the underlying mathematical theory, make logical conclusions that he/she can mathematically motivate.
    2. Work effectively with other members of his/her class on solving mathematical problems and reflect on their group activities.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to organise and manage responsibly and effectively his/her learning activities and time.
    4. Be able to collect, analyse and organise suitable literature on a mathematical subject (suitable for the level of the qualification) and consolidate it with previous mathematical knowledge.
    5. Show that he/she is able to communicate Mathematics effectively and logically, using visual, mathematical and natural language in written and oral form.
    6. Be required for his/her studies, the learner must be able to use the available computer technology effectively, safely and responsibly.
    7. Demonstrate the ability to see the possibility of application of mathematical theories (studied in the modules required for the qualification).
    8. Be able to explore, apply and reflect on a variety of learning strategies on studying the Mathematics of the modules required for the qualification.
    9. Be able to participate as a responsible citizen in his/her local and national community by applying the cognitive skills, values and attitudes acquired by doing Mathematics on the level of this qualification.
    10. Show that he/she is sensitive to the role of Mathematics and mathematicians in cultural and aesthetic activities.
    11. Be able to explore the career opportunities obtained via the qualification within the field of Mathematics and related fields.
    12. Be able to explore the entrepreneurial opportunities obtained via the qualification within the field of Mathematics and related fields.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    The dissertation learners are continuously assessed via informal discussions, computer assignments and periodic participation in seminars on the relevant research topic.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the Exit-Level Outcomes, will be done by means of:
  • Completion of a dissertation assessed by at least external assessors. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Mathematics, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics, NQF Level 10. 
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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.