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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Laws: Maritime Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81306  Master of Laws: 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
Master's Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  128  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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
16182  Master of Laws: Maritime Studies  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  128  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To produce leaders in the area of Marine and Ship Surveying Law with the idea of increasing the capacity of South Africa's maritime industry to be more effective and globally competitive. It is hoped that this programme will also contribute to the development of capacity on the eastern and western seaboards of Africa in this area, which has great significance for the safety of shipping. Graduates are equipped to contribute on a wide range of marine and ship surveying issues. This will be informed by their experience in research. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners must have graduated with a LLB or B Proc or B Com degree or have acquired a level of experience which, in the opinion of the University Senate, equips them to study and research at Masters level
OR
Learners may be admitted if they have acquired a level of experience, which, in the opinion of the Senate equips them to study and research at Masters level. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Have an advanced understanding of the selected specialist fields of knowledge, excluding the most up-to-date international trends and literatures
  • Be able to think integratively about the nature of the major issues facing the maritime industry
  • Be capable of high level interpretation of new data and complex situations
  • Be able to communicate effectively and engage in debate with a learning or professional group
  • Be able to use well-developed research skills and computers, including computer and language skills
  • Be able to apply, adapt and extend existing competencies to novel circumstances
  • Be able to contribute to the furtherance of knowledge in the area of Maritime Studies 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of substantive modules taken
  • Produce a dissertation exploring an aspect of law, satisfactory in form and content, which makes a contribution to knowledge; or produce publishable articles


    Integrated Assessment

    Students 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 integration of knowledge and application skills has occurred and whether multidisciplinary skills have been developed. Students 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. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Coursework modules offered in this programme can be taken by students on other postgraduate programmes within this University and by students at other institutions of higher learning.ning 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    All assessments are second-examined by suitably qualified external examiners. All dissertations are subject to the scrutiny of three examiners, one of whom is external to the University. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    At present, assessors are not registered, but all academic staff members teaching on the programme are considered to be qualified to do so by virtue of their appointment to the academic posts concerned. 

    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 KwaZulu-Natal 


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