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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Audiology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81833  Master of Audiology 
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
The purpose of the dissertation qualification is to provide learners with advanced and specialised knowledge of and research skills in the field of Audiology. The qualification builds on prior graduate level knowledge and skills, in order to enhance competence in the management of people with communication disorders and their families. In this manner, the qualification promotes the learner's professional development, and enhance the range of possibilities for employment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
1 Formal University entrance requirements, i.e. possession of a 4 year degree in Communication Pathology or in a allied profession.

2 Learners with other qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the University and Department, and may be required to pass additional modules in Audiology. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
At the end of the programme students will demonstrate the follwing advanced levels of knowledge and skill:

1. Indepth knowledge and the application thereof in a specialised area of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

2. Knowledge of designing research protocols using qualitative and /or qualntitative research methodologies in a specific are of study in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

3. Knowledge of skills in implementing, evaluating and documenting independent research in a selected area of study.

In addition the student will demonstrate a professional attitude, embodying principle of confidentiality, ethical practice and respect for the dignity of all clients as well as a recognition of the need for socially accountable ad relevant research. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Throughout the programme students will be exposed to formative and summative assessment strategies comprising a research proposal and the dissertation, as well as extensive verbal and written feedback during research seminar presentations, research tutorials and drafts of thesis chapters. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Articulation possibilities exist with:

1. The Audiology programmme in M Communication Pathology

2. Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Speech-Language Pathology.

3. Other relevant programmes within the School, Faculty, University, esATI and other tertiary institutions by the carrying of credits

4. The programmes of Continuing Professional Development in the field of Communication Pathology. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
The Professional Board for Speech, Language and Hearing Professions will act as the moderating body through inspections done on a regular basis.

1. Modarators and external examiners to be appointed from experts identified from within the profession (on an annual basis) by the Discipline of Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology.

2. The accreditation bodies are:
The Council for Higher Education and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Assessment will be done via internal and external assessors. In addition to the University criteria, such persons will provide evidence of

1. Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or a similar relevant international council.

2. Registration as a constituent assessor with/by the relevant ETQA. 

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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