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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Philosophy: Rehabilitation

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7547	Master of Philosophy: Rehabilitation
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Rehabilitative Health/Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the qualification is to:

a) To address the need for advanced interdisciplinary and intersectional study in the fields of disability and rehabilitation, as expressed in various provincial, national and international policy documents, charters and treatises

b) To provide an interdisciplinary pool of specialised rehabilitation professionals from a variety of professional backgrounds, who have the necessary clinical decision-making, managerial, research and educational knowledge, skills and socio-political attitudes, to assume positions of leadership within the field of Rehabilitation

c) To provide rehabilitation specialists who can act as specialist consultants in public and private rehabilitation services, within their specific professional areas of practice

d) To equip the qualifying learner with a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of phenomena pertinent to the disability and rehabilitation related fields, within a human rights and social model perspective

e) To ensure mastery in the field of Rehabilitation, by high level analysis of new information, the ability to deal with complexity and to find workable solutions to problems and challenges

f) To enable the qualifying learner to do advanced and independent research through rigorous training in research methods

g) To introduce the qualifying learner to the world of scholarly communication, inter alia through assistance in publishing own research reports

h) To contribute to the pool of rehabilitation academics and professionals with the competence and critical intellectual abilities to ensure future advancement of the field of Rehabilitation

i) To address the country's need for rehabilitation specialists of the highest calibre in the workforce

The qualification provides benefits for the South African community and economy by:

j) Providing the community with specialist rehabilitation workers who are equipped to develop new, and transform existing, rehabilitation services and programmes that address the specific rehabilitation needs of persons with disabilities, and promote their inclusion into the midstream of South African society

k) Providing the community with specialist rehabilitation workers who can address the unfair discrimination and injustices of the past, in respect of persons with disabilities

l) Correcting past inequities and inequalities, in that persons of all population and ethnic groups are eligible to obtain this qualification, and in so doing, transforming the profile of South African postgraduate rehabilitation professionals

The qualification strives to fulfil the objectives of the National Qualification Framework by:

m) Equipping qualifying learners with the ability to address the needs of the disabled population in South Africa in a holistic, comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner

n) Playing an active role, and forming an integral part, of the national framework for learning by facilitating admission, mobility and progression within tertiary education and occupational opportunities

o) Promoting quality of education and contributing to the comprehensive personal development of each qualifying learner and the social economic development of community

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.

Firs degree: For admission to the MPhil (Rehabilitation) programme, qualifying learners must be in possession of a four year Baccalaureus degree in an appropriate rehabilitation or rehabilitation related area approved by the Senate for this purpose, and have demonstrated proof of competency in the field of rehabilitation.

Honours degree: Qualifying learners must be in possession of an Honours degree in an appropriate rehabilitation or rehabilitation related field, approved by the Senate for this purpose.

Additional requirements:

Students doing the thesis only may be required to do additional study in selected modules as determined by the departmental chairman.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1). GENERIC / CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES

The qualifying learner will:

1. Effectively and confidently apply elements of health, natural and social sciences and technology, and demonstrate mastery of advanced theory and its application to the field of Rehabilitation.

2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of rehabilitation programme delivery within a systems model, in which problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

3. Demonstrate as an advanced rehabilitation specialist, responsible participation in the promotion of the quality of life and full inclusion of all persons with disabilities into the local community, the South African population and the global community.

4. Demonstrate advanced understanding of cultural, religious, social and ethnic diversities and their influences on the disabled consumer's perception of health, impairment, disability and handicap

5. Identify, and find solutions to disability and rehabilitation related problems through research and the use of critical and creative thinking within an outcome based approach

6. Work effectively with persons with disabilities, disabled persons organisations and other community groups, and demonstrate leadership of interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of service delivery.

7. Demonstrate the capacity for responsible and efficient organisation, management and delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes

8. Be able to submit research findings for publication in an approved scientific publication

9. Communicate research findings effectively to colleagues, in order to improve rehabilitation and disability related programmes

10. Collect, analyse, organise and critically appraise information.

11. Reflect on and explore a variety of research strategies to promote rigorous scientific investigation.

2). SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

The MPhil (Rehabilitation) graduate will have:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts and models of programme delivery within the field of disability management and rehabilitation applied to the various contexts at primary, secondary and tertiary levels.

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

3. Familiarity with the legislation, policy documents, and research literature in the field of disability and rehabilitation

4. Well-developed research skills

The MPhil (Rehabilitation) graduate will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate relevant literature

2. Identify and define complex problems and apply appropriate knowledge and skills for their solutions

3. Perform independent analysis of new data and problems and confidently use a wide range of appropriate methods, techniques and research skills in the field of Rehabilitation.

4. Critically review evidence from the body of scientific literature and from own research findings, to support conclusions

5. Extrapolate implications and impact of given data and use higher order cognitive skills to relate data to new, broader issues through deductive reasoning

6. Identify contradictions, challenge orthodox theory and practices, and suggest new methodologies in the fields of disability management and rehabilitation.

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

8. Take initiative, negotiate effectively and manage conflict in intellectual debate

The MPhil (Rehabilitation) graduate will demonstrate:

1. Mastery of advanced theoretical subject matter within the specialised field of Rehabilitation

2. Capacity for independent study and research through the completion of an assignment (Master's without preceding Honours), projects or a thesis (Master's with a preceding Honours)

3. Understanding and application of appropriate academic and professional values and ethics

4. Academic self-reflection and adaptability

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

2).

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

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

3. For the MPhil by thesis only, a thesis and oral examinations are used.

4. For the MPhil by course work, a range of formative and summative assessment methods are used, such as assignments, projects, presentations, case-studies, a research assignment and written examinations

5. The qualifying learner's written and oral presentations must be of an acceptable academic standard in terms of the use of Afrikaans or English language and the structural organisation of presentations.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

For a Master's degree (without a preceding Honours degree):

Qualifying learners must achieve a minimum of 50% for each module of the course and must have satisfactorily completed all compulsory assignments.

Qualifying learners must submit a research assignment containing a report of their research, for which they must achieve a minimum of 50%. This report must meet the standards and requirements of a Master's research assignment and should demonstrate proof of successful integration of theoretical constructs and research competencies at a Master's level.

For a Master's degree (with a preceding Honours degree):

Qualifying learners must submit a thesis that meets the standards and requirements of a Master's thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proof of successful integration of theoretical constructs and research competencies at a Master's level.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation into Doctoral programmes in the field of Rehabilitation is ensured.

Vertical articulation into professional, occupation-specific Doctoral programmes is also enhanced, such as Doctoral programmes in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Human Nutrition, Social Work etc.

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.

In addition to one or more internal examiners (who are usually staff members of the university of Stellenbosch), standard university regulations require that one or more external examiners of international scholarly repute in the field of Rehabilitation, have to assess Master's research / assignments theses. The reports on the Master's research assignments / theses submitted by the internal and external examiners are considered at the Faculty Board (usually acting on the advice of a Faculty Committee) and are approved by Senate.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner in accordance with the quality assurance system of the university.

In addition to one or more internal examiners (who are usually staff members of the university of Stellenbosch), standard university regulations require that one or more external examiner(s) of international scholarly repute in the field of Rehabilitation, have to assess Master's research assignments / theses in terms of a list of stadard criteria, and submit written reports.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

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1.	Stellenbosch University