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

Master of Philosophy: Land and Agrarian Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
86183  Master of Philosophy: Land and Agrarian 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 07 - Human and Social Studies  Rural and Agrarian Studies 
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 0695/12  2012-07-01  2014-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31   2018-12-31  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
97069  Master of Philosophy in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
  • To contribute and research into an emerging national framework within the land and agrarian reform sector.
  • To meet the demand in the land and agrarian reform sectors in both South Africa and in the Southern African region for post-graduate training in sector-specific conceptual and policy analysis skills, and to service a range of career options within these sectors (e.g. planners, policy makers, fieldworkers).

    Rationale:

    To meet an identified demand in the land and agrarian reform sectors in both South Africa and in the Southern African region for Postgraduate training in sector-specific conceptual and policy analysis skills, and to service a range of career options within these sectors (e.g. planners, policy makers and fieldworkers). 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The student must have a basic understanding of the sustainable livelihoods approach to integrated development, the role of agriculture in economic development, the main features of South Africa's agrarian structure, approaches and methods used in rural enterprise planning, and of the legal framework within which reform takes place. The student must be able to communicate effectively with peers and the wider community, through writing and oral presentations.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    Access to the programme can also be provided in terms of the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy and its admission criteria stipulated by Senate. In the Recognition of Prior Learning process students have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course to support the student's admission. The PDC will focus on written submission explaining the reasons for the candidates' interest in Land and Agrarian Studies as an adjunct to their existing professional competencies and indicating the nature of a possible research project.

    Access to the Qualification:

    A Postgraduate Diploma: Land and Agrarian Studies or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. sociology, history, economics, political science, geographical and environmental studies). 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Master of Philosophy: Land and Agrarian Studies, NQF Level 8, 180 credits.

    Learning components:
  • LAS 801: Advanced Research project in Land and Agrarian Studies, 160 credits.
  • SOG 816: Analytical and Research Methods, 20 credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    By the end of the programme, qualifying learners will:
  • An ability to conduct independent research on aspects of land and agrarian reform, either of a theoretical or an applied nature.
  • The design and implementation of a research project using recognised research methods from a relevant discipline (e.g. sociology, legal studies, or environmental science), and reporting research findings in accepted academic formats.
  • This will be submitted for examination as a thesis.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made.
  • Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:

    Internal Supervision and guidance in terms of the research project. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification has been designed in terms of best practices for a masters degree from the following countries: the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Scotland. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    A student may proceed with a Doctor of Philosophy: Land and Agrarian Studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The programme will be moderated via a system of external peer review and evaluation. At least one internal supervisor/assessor and at least two external assessors will be appointed. The minimum qualifications for assessor will be a Doctor of Philosophy plus 3-5 years research experience in the specific focus area. 

    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. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
    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 the Western Cape 


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