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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours: Geography

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
9517	Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours: Geography
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda
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	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	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 Equip Students with skills for analysis of the physical and Human environment

* To provide proficiency in using spatial analysis tools such as Geographical Information Systems, Remote sensing and Cartography in solving environmental problems.

* To equip students with skills of integrating knowledge in human and physical geography in order to work as team players in one or more of the following areas: Tourism, Population and Demography, Rural and Urban Development, Land Reform and Integrated Spatial Planning.
* To train students in research Methodology in Geography and Environmental Sciences and how to apply the knowledge in solving practical problems locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Three year undergraduate training in Geography (pass 60%) overall average and 60% in the subject.

Three year undergraduate training in Environmental Sciences 60% overall average

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

* Ability to apply spatial skills in solving environment and development problems.
* Ability to analyse the physical Environment
* Ability to analyse the human Environment
* Ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research skills to solving environmental and development problems
* Ability to use Geographical knowledge to contribute to integrated spatial planning.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

1. Ability to integrate knowledge in solving environmental and development problems
2. Knowledge of Computer skills, Basic Maths and Statistics
3. Innovation and problem solving
4. Acquire Communication skills
5. Research skills
6. Understanding of the regional approaches

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Research projects, class participation, field surveys, test, examinations and a dissertation.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Portfolios
2. Simulations
3. Work-place assessments
4. Written examinations
5. Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):

Master of Environmental Sciences
Master of Arts
Master of Science

This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):

Bachelor of Environmental Management

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Bachelor of Earth sciences, and BSc. The qualification may provide credits for these qualifications.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The Head of Department monitors all assessment at all times
Examination questions are moderated by the department as well as by an external examiner
Student`s evaluation of the overall teaching and assessment of the programme

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal Assessors: At least a Master in Geography or Environmental Sciences
External Assessors: PhD in Geography or Environmental Sciences

Internal: Two years university teaching
External: Five years university experience

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 Venda