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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication Science |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
19199 | Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication Science | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
University of Zululand | ||||
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language | Communication Studies | ||
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 | |
Reregistered | SAQA 1141/23 | 2021-07-01 | 2024-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2025-06-30 | 2028-06-30 |
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 |
This programme will produce much-needed professionals to enter or to specialise in the communication information technology (CIT) fields. Fields include electronically mediated communication (web-based communications), journalism, advertising, public relations, corporate and organisational communications, government communications, entrepreneurial communications, business information systems and marketing. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
An undergraduate degree in the field or associated field. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
N |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. A detailed research mini dissertation.
2. Oral reporting on aspects of the research. 3. Regular written reports on sub areas and sub problems of the research topic. 4. Demonstrated competence in specific areas of the field under study that may include field and laboratory based practical exercises. 5. Group work and presentation exercises. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Integrated assessment
1. A detailed research mini dissertation 2. Oral reporting on aspects of the research 3. Regular written reports on sub areas and sub problems of the research topic 4. Demonstrated competence in specific areas of the field under study which may include field and laboratory based practical exercises |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
None |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
All research mini theses will be moderated by an internal promoter and at least one outside examiner. In addition, in certain specified cases moderation may be required from moderators working in or attached to institutional bodies.
These include the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa, the Advertising Standards Authority and the South African Communication Association. In all cases, moderators will be suitably qualified in the rlevant field of study. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Assessors will have at least a first Master's degree or Doctorate in the field or in a related field. |
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: |
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 Zululand |
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. |