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

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
87053  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 EXCO 0417/23  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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
111351  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare psychometrist to function effectively in any appropriate setting, including independent practice, by providing training and experience within the relevant scope of practice. It will provide students with advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes related to assessing, understanding, explaining and developing human behaviour in a multi-cultural context. In addition to this, the qualification will give students entrance into the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology, after which they can register and practice as a psychometrist.

Value will be added to the qualifying individual in terms of relevant knowledge and skills and these will hold pertinent benefits to the institution and society in which they will practice the knowledge and skills.

Rationale:
The qualification is intended increase the quality and quantity of people able to register as register and practice as psychometrist. This is a first step in training in research and therefore this qualification is important for providing a pool of people able to train in research at a higher level. masters. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • RPL will be applied according to Nelson Mandela University (NMU) RPL Policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum requirement for admission is:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
    Or
  • A similar qualification in the same field. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 8 totalling 162 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level, 8 162 Credits:
  • Personality Psychology, 10 Credits.
  • Psychological Intervention, 10 Credits.
  • Neuropsychology, 10 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 2 Credits.
  • Psychopathology, 10 Credits.
  • Psychometrics, 11 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 2 Credits.
  • Psychological Testing and Assessment, 14 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 3 Credits.
  • Community Psychology, 10 Credits.
  • Treatise, 30 Credits.
  • Data Analysis, 10 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Foundational Competencies:
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the general principles and theories underpinning the scientific study of human behaviour within a multicultural context.
  • Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavioural characteristics while recognising the difficulties associated when making such a distinction.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the general theoretical underpinnings of psychological measurement and assessment within a multi-cultural context.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the general principles and theories underpinning psychological intervention and development within a multi-cultural context.
  • Demonstrate the systematic application of behavioural research methods as well as data collection and analysis methods to generate answers to human behaviour questions in a scientific way.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of professional ethics in psychology.

    Practical Competencies:
  • Administer, score and provisionally interpret psychological assessment measures that they have been trained to use in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Prepare a written report on the results of psychological assessment measures that they have been trained to use.
  • Demonstrate appropriate listening, clarifying, probing and reflection skills within a group and an individual intervention context.
  • Identity when a psycho-educational intervention/development programme is needed and what type of intervention programme would be the most effective.
  • Implement specific psycho-educational intervention and development programmes in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Identify, plan, conduct and report on a research study.
  • Work effectively in a team in intervention and assessment contexts.
  • Identify personal growth needs and how to utilise appropriate facilitative opportunities.

    Reflective Competencies:
  • Generate a critical evaluation of psychological assessment and developmental intervention within the multi-cultural South African context.
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of how the discipline and profession of psychology synergistically interacts with related disciplines and professions.
  • Identify how their cultural background and values impact on the process of psychological assessment, intervention, development, and research. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the general principles and theories underpinning the scientific study of human behaviour within a multi-cultural context.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the general principles and theoretical underpinnings of psychological measurement and assessment, intervention and development and research.
  • Administer, score, provisionally interpret and report on psychological assessment measures in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate appropriate listening, clarifying, probing and reflection skills within a group and an individual intervention context.
  • Implement specific psycho-educational intervention and developmental programmes in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Demonstrate research skills related to choosing a research problem, planning a study, conducting a study, analysing the resultant information, and reporting on it.
  • Critically evaluate psychological assessment and developmental intervention within the multi-cultural South African context.
  • Identify how their cultural background and values impact on the way in which they practice psychological assessment, intervention, development, and research.
  • Work effectively in a team with their peers and a supervisor/mentor in psychological assessment and intervention contexts.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The research project, practical and case based studies all provide opportunities for integrated Assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification it its design, content, delivery and assessment, is consistent with similar programmes offered at other institutions nationally and comparability internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates both vertical and horizontal:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Honours in Industrial/Labour Relations and Human Resources.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Master's Degree at Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderating body:
    The Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council oversees this qualification and conducts inspections every three to five years to evaluate whether the programme offerings and outcomes comply with the minimum criteria that they have laid down.

    Programme moderation:
    Every three years an academic from another university will be invited to conduct an external audit of all aspects of the programme (structure, relevance of content and practical work, delivery mode, facilitation of learning, assessment, etc.). Furthermore, learners evaluate the relevancy and quality of each module. Based on these evaluations, the programme team continuously refines and updates the modules.

    Moderation of module assessment:
    Each year an external moderator from another university is appointed to moderate a representative sample of the learners' work (e.g. tests, examinations, assignments, case studies, portfolios and treatise). Moderators from the University of the Free State, University of Zululand, Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, the University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg), Vista University and the University of Pretoria have been used in recent years. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The minimum criteria for assessors in this programme are:
  • A directed Master's Degree in psychology;
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a psychologist;
  • At least two years teaching and/or professional practice experience. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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. Nelson Mandela University 


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