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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78448  Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  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 
Purpose:
To produce leaders in the area of Maritime Studies with the idea of increasing the capacity of South Africa's maritime industry to be more effective. It is hoped that this qualification will also contribute to the development of capacity on the eastern and western seaboards of Africa. Learners are equipped to contribute to a wide range of maritime issues. This will be informed by their experience in research. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Philosophy in Maritime, Transportation and Logistics, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    128 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners would:
    1. Have an advanced understanding of the selected specialist fields of knowledge, excluding the most up-to-date international trends and literature.
    2. Think integratively about the nature of the major issues facing the maritime industry.
    3. Interpret of new data and complex situations.
    4. Communicate effectively and engage in debate with a learning or professional group.
    5. Use well-developed research skills computers, including computer and language skills.
    6. Apply, adapt and extend existing competencies to novel circumstances.
    7. Contribute to the furtherance of knowledge in the area of Maritime Studies. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Learners will demonstrate their mastery of the required Exit Level Outcomes through an integrated array of assignments, presentations, tutorials, and examinations. The research dissertation will be a test of whether the integration of knowledge and application skills has occurred and whether multidisciplinary skills have been developed. Learners will also be assessed on the basis of the contribution that they have made to maritime studies through the research they have done. They will be assessed on the thoroughness of their research into the appropriate sources, the critical approach to these materials, etc. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Maritime Studies, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Laws in Maritime Law, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Philosophy in Maritime Studies, NQF Level 9. 
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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 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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 KwaZulu-Natal 


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