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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96648  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology 
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
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  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  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  

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The aim of this qualification is to provide an opportunity to students to broaden their knowledge in Anthropology within the Faculty of Arts. This provides an opportunity to read extensively, to become acquainted with some of the classic texts in the Anthropology discipline, to become involved in a conversation with its most important thinkers and to take part in these debates with confidence. The solid basis that is acquired in this way prepares the student for Postgraduate research. This provides an opportunity not only to broaden but also to deepen insight in the discipline as specified. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts, Level 7. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Demonstrate a broad and integrated knowledge of the current scholarly discourse in Anthropology.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding through the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary Anthropology texts.
3. Express Anthropology abstract thoughts in a clear, logical and coherent manner in writing.
4. Reflect the results of an independent Anthropology literature survey on a selected topic in a balanced and coherent way.
5. Demonstrate skills to engage in Postgraduate Anthropology research. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. A broad and integrated knowledge is demonstrated of the current scholarly discourse in Anthropology.
2. Knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary Anthropology texts.
3. Abstract Anthropology thoughts are expressed in a clear, logical and coherent manner in writing.
4. Results of independent Anthropology literature survey on a selected topic is reflected in a balanced and coherent way.
5. Skills to engage in Postgraduate Anthropology research are demonstrated.

Integrated Assessment:
The following methods of assessment will be used:
  • Examinations.
  • Literature surveys.
  • Research proposals. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
    Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
    Masters of Arts in Anthropology, Level 9.
    Master of Philosophy in Anthropology, Level 9. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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: 
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    1. University of the Western Cape 


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