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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81180  Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology 
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
Honours Degree  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
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

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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 
  • To acquire knowledge of the theories and methods of Psychology,
  • To acquire understanding of self, others and society.
  • To acquire social, behavioural and technical psychological skills,
  • To prepare students for work in the human and social sectors. 
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    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 Arts in Psychology, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology, Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Social Work, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and methods of enquiry with respect to individuals, groups and social institutions;
    2. Apply foundational psychological understanding and procedures in the realm of work with individuals, groups and social institutions;
    3. Conduct psychological enquiry at the level of the exit;
    4. Respect for diversity of human and social experiences and institutions. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Meet all requirements for the award of the qualification, as well as passing the requirement to produce an integrative and reflective research report.

    Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:
    1. Multiple-choice tests and examinations, designed to assess specific knowledge in modules.
    2. Paragraph and essay tests and examinations, designed to assess learner's capacity to integrate material from various sections of a module and construct a critical argument.
    3. Essay assignments, designed to elicit learners skills in researching a topic, to synthesise information, to analyse a statement or question, to develop a reasoned argument and to present their work as a coherent written submission.
    4. Tutorial assignments, designed to assess the capacity of learners to execute specific tasks related to the material incorporated into the module.
    5. Practical assignment, designed to examine learners competence to perform psychology tasks and to integrate findings into a theoretical or practice framework.
    6. Tutorial and practical presentations, designed to assess learners capacity to present work, orally and in written format.
    7. Research reports, designed to assess learners abilities to synthesise existing knowledge and to report on the theoretical and methodological features of their own research Advanced Diploma: Social Work.
    8. Capstone modules and or capstone requirements within a module such as an integrative essay, report, or dissertation. 

    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 Psychology, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology, Level 8.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Master of Arts in Social Science in Psychology, 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 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 KwaZulu-Natal 


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