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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74027  Master of Science in Clinical 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
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Rehabilitative Health/Services 
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

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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 learner should develop intellectual and practical skills regarding therapeutic, psychometric and diagnostic principles and methods. 

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

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 gain:
  • Access,
  • Advanced placement,
  • Or recognition of Degree status will be granted on condition of continuing education.

    Current competencies in the field of Community 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 qualification or advanced placement in it. Recognition of status is dependent on continuance of studies at the Institution. The standard rules of access at the Institution apply.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology, NQF Level 8. 
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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 in the field of Clinical Psychology correctly and reflect on the application made (problem solving skills).

    2. Plan and exercise research in Clinical Psychology, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on Clinical Psychology issues correctly by utilizing the theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken (research skills).

    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of Clinical Psychology 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 Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application (including entrepreneurship, where relevant), as well as accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of Clinical Psychology (entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills).

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

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

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

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

    10. Practise acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of different communities and the role players in the field of Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology by utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof (employment seeking skills). 

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

    2. Are the learners able to plan and exercise research in the field of Clinical Psychology, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on psychology related issues correctly by utilising the relevant research principles and reflect 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 Clinical Psychology by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made? (Communication skills)

    4. Have the learner developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro vision of Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (including entrepreneurship, where relevant), as well as acceptable responsibility for their own activities in the field of Clinical Psychology? (Entrepreneurship/responsibility skills)

    6. Can the learners practise 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 Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology? (Explore learning strategies)

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

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

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

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    Various qualified psychologists and learners continuously assess learners are given feedback on their performance and progress. The learners are exposed to various practical contexts where they learn to apply their skills. They are also assessed using class tests, oral and written examinations. For the requirements of the qualification, they have to do independent research in their second year, and the results of the research are written up in a dissertation that is examined internally and externally.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    Learners are exposed to four examinations, i.e.:
  • Psychopathology and psycho-diagnostics that is a written examination at the end of the first year;
  • Psychotherapy: Basic principles that is a written examination at the end of the first year;
  • Psychotherapy: Advanced techniques, which is oral examination at the end of the first year;
  • Integration of theory and practice, which is an oral examination at the end of the second year. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Psychology, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Psychology, NQF Level10. 
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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. 

    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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