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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Environmental Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
74030  Master of Science in Environmental Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  Environmental Relations 
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 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to:
  • Develop the intellectual and practical skills of a highly trained Environmental Manager.
  • Acquire, analyse, interpret and prepare Risk Assessment Reports, Scoping Reports, and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports.
  • Get acquainted with, and correctly apply, applicable Environmental legislation
  • It also equips the learner for further advanced study towards a higher in Geography. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

    A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experiential learning will be assessed. If the learner is found to be competent the learner may gain:
  • Access
  • Advanced placement
  • Or recognition of Degree status will be granted on condition of continuing education.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify environmental issues, attitudes, applicable legislation, and changes, and critically evaluate trends in the devise and implement solutions to environmental issues of the day.

    2. Take lead of a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists.

    3. Make specific recommendations on proper environmental management procedures and solutions.

    4. Take initiative and independently gather, analyse, and organise environmentally related data, as well as critically evaluating results in the study of the environment. Present it in the format of a completed research dissertation.

    5. Have the ability to communicate research by oral and written presentation, and scientifically present results.

    6. Apply field and develop analytical tools used in environmental management.

    7. Explain the degree of variation in the environmental variables from the human and physical realms in the field of Environmental Management.

    8. Extract specific ideas and integrate with own research results. Formulation and defence of an independent point of view.

    9. The ability to use and manage the environment as a responsible citizen and to invoke the same responsibility amongst the general community.

    10. To prove and convince stakeholders, and to contribute a researched example of the importance of managing the environment for human`s existence on earth and the role it plays to create an acceptable living environment within a constantly changing world, within the framework of sustainability.

    11. The ability to identify and apply for career opportunities in the focused field of Environmental Management.

    12. The ability to apply new and individual knowledge and technologies and to consult these applications in Environmental Management. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Can the learner identify environmental issues, attitudes, applicable legislation, and changes, and critically evaluate trends in and devise and implement solutions to environmental issues of the day.

    2. Can the learner take lead of a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists.

    3. Can the learner make specific recommendations on proper environmental management procedures and solutions.

    4. Can the learner take initiative and independently gather, analyse and organise environmentally related data, as well as critically evaluating results in the study of the environment. Present it in the format of a completed research dissertation.

    5. Can the learner communicate research by oral and written presentation, and scientifically present results.

    6. Can the learner apply field and develop analytical tools used in environmental management.

    7. Can the learner explain the degree of variation in the environmental variables from the human and physical realms in the field of Environmental Management.

    8. Can the learner extract specific ideas and integrate them with his/her own research results. Can the learner formulate and defend an independent point of view.

    9. Can the learner use and mange the environment as a responsible citizen and invoke the same responsibility amongst the general community.

    10. Can the learner prove and convince stakeholders, and contribute a researched example of the importance of managing the environment for human`s existence on earth and the role it plays to create an acceptable living environment within a constantly changing world, within the framework of sustainability.

    11. Can the learner identify and apply for career opportunities in the focused field of Environmental Management.

    12. Can the learner apply new and individual knowledge and technologies and consult theses applications in Environmental Management.

    Integrated Assessment

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    Learners are continuously assessed via informal class tests and formal semester tests (in written or oral mode), practical tests, group syndicate work and practical field exercises. They may also be assigned to do independent seminars on specific scientific topics or problems that have to be presented to co-learners.

    Each module except the research module will include:
    At least 4 written assignments on the theory in essay format
    At least 1 presentation of an aspect of the theory - poster format
    At least 2 informal class tests on work to be prepared for lecture periods
    Two semester tests on theory
    At least one field visit

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a research dissertation on the selected topic within the field of Environmental Management. The dissertation should clearly demonstrate knowledge of, and insight into the field of study and the ability to independently conduct scientific research in Environment Management.
    Every Master`s learner must also submit a scientific article, based on the research conducted for the dissertation, that is ready for publication. This does not place a publication obligation on the learner or the study leader. The article may be a summary of the study or part thereof.

    Learners are exposed to one written examination per module (except the research module) towards the end of each semester. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Environmental Management, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Environmental Management and Planning, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Management, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Social Science in Geography and Environmental Management, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Science in Environmental Management, NQF Level10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    This is a new submission. The course content focuses on Environmental Management, not on `Geography and Environmental Management`, as previously submitted. 

    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.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. University of Johannesburg 


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