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

Bachelor of Military Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19669  Bachelor of Military Science 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report.  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The purpose of this qualification is:

To provide students with a broad knowledge in one or more fields of study in the military sciences.

To ensure a wide enough exposure to the world of knowledge to place new information in context and to make informed choices for further study and the preparation for a career.

To offer specialised study in the final year to provide the necessary basis for students who would like to proceed to postgraduate study. Possible specialisations are:
  • Human and Organisational Development
  • Organisational and Resource Management
  • Technology and Defence Management
  • Technology
  • Security and Africa Studies

    To ensure sufficient numbers of well trained students to provide in the urgent need of graduated officers for the SANDF.

    To provide students not proceeding with further study with a well rounded and comprehensive education that will enable them to function successfully in the SANDF as officers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The Bachelor's graduate will have:

    1. A broad knowledge base with substantial depth in one or more areas.

    2. Knowledge of major theories within related disciplines.


    The Bachelor's graduate will be able to:

    1. Use a range of study methods confidently

    2. Comprehend and analyse existing and new information, concepts, and evidence from a variety of sources

    3. Express own opinion clearly

    4. Use information responsibly to justify a position or viewpoint

    5. Use discipline-specific conventions effectively

    6. Report practical procedures clearly and precisely in a variety of formats

    7. Solve concrete and abstract problems using appropriate methods and the application of major theories in a discipline

    8. Analyse the elements and understand the relationships of a system and its general principles


    The Bachelor's graduate will demonstrate:

    1. The competence to map new knowledge into a coherent understanding of the discipline or field.

    2. The confidence to evaluate ideas, theories and practices

    3. Critical analysis and evaluation of a range of theories and authorities

    4. The ability to engage in self-reflection and to evaluation and correct own information processing strategies.

    5. Effective interaction in a learning group 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The assessment used for the qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT


    Integrated assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures, such as class discussions, assignments, tutorials, simulations, work assessment, practical sessions, case studies, presentations, written examinations and oral examinations. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The university of Stellenbosch has a system of internal moderation of exam papers and an external peer review and evaluation of departments. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the Faculty of Military Science and of other relevant faculties of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner that fits into the quality assurance system of the university. 

    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: 
     
    LP ID Learning Programme Title Originator Pre-2009
    NQF Level    		 NQF Level Min Credits Learning Prog End Date Quality
    Assurance
    Functionary    		 NQF Sub-Framework
    115966  Bachelor of Military Science in Defence Organisation and Resource Management  Stellenbosch University  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  360       HEQSF 
    115967  Bachelor of Military Science in Human and Organisation Development  Stellenbosch University  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  360       HEQSF 
    115968  Bachelor of Military Science in Security and Africa Studies  Stellenbosch University  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  360       HEQSF 
    115969  Bachelor of Military Science in Technology  Stellenbosch University  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  360       HEQSF 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.