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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science: Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7459	Master of Science: Engineering
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
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 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification includes the various specialisations. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.

To equip students with a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of phenomena pertinent to their chosen field of engineering.

To ensure mastery of the chosen field via high level analysis of new information, the ability to deal with complexity and to find workable solutions to problems and challenges.

To do advanced and independent engineering research through rigorous training in research methods and to introduce them to the world of scholarly communication inter alia by assisting them to start publishing on their own

To prepare student who aspire to move to the highest level of academic work for doctoral study and to promote an approach based on academic integrity and professional ethics.

To contribute to the pool of academics and professionals with the competence and critical intellectual abilities to ensure the future health and advancement of the engineering industry and to make provision for the country's needs in a skilled workforce of the highest calibre.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree: BEng or qualification approved by Senate for this purpose. Depending on the chosen field of study, additional work and or proof of competency may be required.

Additional requirements:

An average mark of 60 in the final year of the BEng is required for admission to MScEng.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

GENERIC / CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES

The MScEng graduate will have:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the chosen field of study

2. Mastery of advanced theory and its application to a specialised field

3. Familiarity with the literature and state of research on the subject

4. An understanding of the constructed and provisional nature of knowledge

5. Well developed engineering research skills

GENERAL OUTCOMES

The MScEng graduate will be able to:

1. Perform independent analysis of new data and problems using a wide range of methods and techniques appropriately

2. Critically evaluate relevant literature

3. Extrapolate implications beyond given data

4. Use higher order principles to relate data to new, broader issues

5. Transform abstract data and concepts for a given purpose

6. Review evidence supporting conclusions critically

7. Identify and define complex problems

8. Apply appropriate knowledge and skills for their solution

9. Manipulate abstract systems models

10. Use well-developed research skills confidently

11. Challenge orthodox theory and suggest new approaches

12. Handle contradictions and make value judgements.

13. Interact and engage in debate with a learning or professional group' produce detailed and coherent reports

The MScEng graduate will demonstrate:

1. Mastery of theoretical sophisticated subject matter within a comprehensive knowledge of a field

2. Mastery of advanced theory and its application to a specialised field

3. Capacity for independent study via the completion of a thesis

4. Understanding and application of appropriate academic and professional values

5. The ability to take calculated risks

6. Self-reflexivity and adaptability

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

The MScEng graduate will demonstrate the ability to perform engineering design and research.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods, such as simulations, demonstrations of implemented designs, laboratory assignments, written and oral examinations is used.

3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

4. From the assessment of samples generalising to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability.

5. The criterion used to assess outcomes is largely whether the information and conceptual content of work the student submits for marking is accurate and valid and demonstrate the indicated performances adequately.

6. The candidate must demonstrate integration of learning by successfully completing an advanced engineering research project.

7. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 8.

8. The candidate must demonstrate competency by successfully completing engineering design assignments and an engineering research project

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The candidate must demonstrate integration of learning by successfully completing an advanced research project

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualifications.

PhD

This qualification provides credits for the related qualifications.

PDE
MEng

The PDE can serve as an early exit point from the MScEng

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

The academic staff memner responsible for a prescribed module or assignment is appointed as first examiner.

Second examiners are appointed for all modules and assignments.

Second examiners serve as modeators for all modules and assignments.

The thesis is examined by a minimum of three examiners, of which at least one must be an external examiner.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner which fits into the quality assurance system of the University.

External examiners must be in possession of at least an MEng or MSc(EngSci) qualification or equivalent.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This qualification includes the following specialisations:

Master of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Electronic Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Engineering Management (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Extractive Metallurgical Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

Master of Science in Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (registration end date is 31 December 2018)

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Stellenbosch University