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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Master of Military Science |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 19671 | Master of Military Science | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Stellenbosch 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 08 - Law, Military Science and Security | Safety in Society | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 180 | Level 8 and above | NQF Level 09 | 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 | |||
Registered-data under construction The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered. |
| 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. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| This qualification includes the various specialisations in Military Science. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.
To equip students with a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of phenomena pertinent to the chosen field of study in the military sciences. To ensure mastery of the chosen field of study in the military sciences via high level analysis of new information, the ability to deal with complexity and to find workable solutions to problems and challenges. To enable students to do supervised research in the military sciences through rigorous training in research methods and to introduce them to the world of scholarly communication, inter alia by assisting them to start publishing on their own. To prepare students who aspire to move to the highest level of academic work for doctoral study and to promote an approach based on academic integrity and professional ethics. To contribute to the pool of academics and professionals with the competence and critical intellectual abilities to ensure the future health and advancement of the chosen field of study in the military sciences and to make provision for the country's specifically the Department of Defence's, needs in a skilled workforce of the highest calibre. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.
First degree: Bmil Honours degree: BmilHons Other qualification An appropriate Bachelor's or Honours degree or qualification approved by Senate for this purpose. Depending on the chosen field of study, additional work and or proof of competency may be required. Specific requirements If the Master's degree follows directly on a Bachelor's degree, the duration of the course is two years and offers a total of 240 credits, 120 on NQF level 7 and 120 on NQF level 8a. If the Masters degree follows on an Honours degree, the duration of the course is one year and offers a total of 120 credits on NQF level 8a. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| N |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| The Master's graduate will have:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of the chosen field of study 2. Mastery of advanced theory and its application to a specialised field 3. Familiarity with the literature and state of research on the subject 4. An understanding of the constructed and provisional nature of knowledge 5. Well-developed research skills The Master's graduate will be able to: 1. Perform independent analysis of new data and problems using a wide range of methods and techniques appropriately 2. Critically evaluate relevant literature 3. Extrapolate implications beyond given data# 4. Use higher order principles to relate data to new, broader issues 5. Transform abstract data and concepts for a given purpose 6. Review evidence supporting conclusions critically 7. Identify and define complex problems 8. Apply appropriate knowledge and skills for their solutions 9. Manipulate abstract systems models 10. Use well-developed research skills confidently 11. Challenge orthodox theory and make value judgements 12. Interact and engage in debate with a learning or professional group, produce detailed and coherent reports 13. Take initiative, negotiate effectively and mange conflict The Master's graduate will demonstrate: 1. Mastery of theoretical sophisticated subject matter within a comprehensive knowledge of a field 2. Mastery of advanced theory and its application to a specialised field 3. Capacity for independent study via the completion of a thesis, project or assignment 4. Self-reflexivity and adaptability 5. Understanding and application of appropriate academic and professional values 6. The ability to take calculated risks |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
A wide range of formative and summative assessment methods are used integratively, including class discussions, assignments, tutorials, portfolios, simulations, workplace assessment, practical sessions, case studies, presentations, written examinations, oral examinations and theses/mini theses. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 8a. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Integrated assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures, such as class discussions, assignments, tutorials, portfolios, simulations, workplace assessment, practical sessions, case studies, presentations, written examinations, oral examinations and theses/mini theses. A theses/mini theses contains the report of the candidate's research. The thesis/mini thesis has to meet all the standards and requirements of thesis/mini thesis for a Master degree which include proof of successful integration of all the elements required to substantiate the central thesis and contribution(s) of the study. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| None |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| The university of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.
In addition to one or more internal examiners (which will usually be staff members of the Faculty of Military Science and other relevant faculties of the university of Stellenbosch) standard university regulations require that one or more external examiners have to assess Master's theses/mini theses. The reports on the Master's theses/mini theses submitted by the internal and external examiners are considered by the Faculty Board (usually acting on th eadvice of a expert faculty committee specially constituted for each individual Master's thesis/mini thesis) and approved by Senate. |
| 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.
In addition to one or more internal examiners (which will usually be staff members of the Faculty of Military Science and other relevant faculties of the university of Stellenbosch) standard university regulations require that one or more external examiners have to assess Master's theses/mini theses in terms of a list standard criteria and submit written reports. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| This qualification includes the following specialisations:
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| 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. | Stellenbosch 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. |