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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Arts: Human Movement Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
8133	Master of Arts: Human Movement Studies
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape
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 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	180	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 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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

This programme is designed to provide students who wish to pursue advanced independent research in Human Movement Studies with the necessary in-depth knowledge and research.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Candidates in possession of an honours degree in Human Movement Studies may enrol for the degree. In exceptional cases, students who do not have an Honours degree in HMS, but have an honours degree in a related discipline, and have professional experience in a HMS domain, may enrol for the course.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Graduates should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

* Interpret, analyse and contextualise research findings in the sub-disciplines of Human Movement Studies;
* Understand and apply the theoretical foundations of the various sub-disciplines of Human Movement Studies;
* Understand and apply the methodological frameworks that are most appropriate to doing research in the various sub-disciplines of Human Movement Studies;
* Develop and present a research proposal independently;
* Employ critical thinking skills during debates regarding Human Movement Studies subject matter;
* Read and examine professional and academic texts with insight.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment procedures:

Candidates are assessed by means of a thesis.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to enrol for a Ph.D. degree in Human Movement Studies.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Modules at this level will be moderated through an external examiner appointed by Senate. The moderating body for this qualification is the Council for Higher Education.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

An assessor will have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the appropriate subject plus a minimum of three to five years experience in teaching the course.

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:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of the Western Cape