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

Master of Arts: Research 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
87167  Master of Arts: Research 
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
Master's Degree  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  General Social Science 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  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" 		 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To provide qualifiers with in-depth knowledge of a specialised field of study so as to equip them for further intellectual development, gainful economic activity and contributing to a more humane society. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
An academic qualification or equivalent on at least NQF-level 7.


Recognition of prior learning:

Recognition of prior learning focussing on the ability to read and interpret scholarly texts. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
By the end of the programme learners will be able to:

1. Master theoretically sophisticated subject matter in a specialised field.
2. Demonstrate an ability to define and respond to research problems in a manner that expands or redefines existing knowledge.
3. Demonstrate a capacity for independent study.
4. Challenge orthodox theory and practice for good reasons, and suggest new approaches.
5. Effectively interact and engage in debate within the academic community and public / private sectors.
6. Work effectively in research teams in generating solutions for existing or newly defined questions.
7. Demonstrate appropriate academic values, including flexibility, tolerance and responsiveness whilst understanding the provisionality of all knowledge.


Critical Outcomes:

1. Identification and solution of problems, displaying critical and creative thinking in the process (1-3).
2. Working effectively with others in a team, group, organisation, community (5-6).
3. Organising themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively (3, 7).
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information (2-4).
5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion (5).
6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others (7).
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation (2, 7). 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Integrated Assessment

A dissertation on a topic relevant to the special field of study. Where applicable, an oral examination. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Vertical articulation: A relevant Doctor's degree.

Horizontal articulation: Only possible mid-stream based on successful negotiations with new study leader. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
External moderation of dissertation. No moderating body. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Minimum of a relevant Masters degree with appropriate experience. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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. Nelson Mandela University 


All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.