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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Philosophy in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97069  Master of Philosophy in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies 
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
Master's Degree  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  Rural and Agrarian Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  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

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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 
Purpose:
  • To contribute and research into an emerging national framework within the land and agrarian reform sector.
  • To meet the demand in the land and agrarian reform sectors in both South Africa and in the Southern African region for post-graduate training in sector-specific conceptual and policy analysis skills, and to service a range of career options within these sectors (e.g. planners, policy makers, fieldworkers).

    Rationale:
  • To meet an identified demand in the land and agrarian reform sectors in both South Africa and in the Southern African region for Postgraduate training in sector-specific conceptual and policy analysis skills, and to service a range of career options within these sectors (e.g. planners, policy makers and fieldworkers). 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The learner must have a basic understanding of the sustainable livelihoods approach to integrated development, the role of agriculture in economic development, the main features of South Africa's agrarian structure, approaches and methods used in rural enterprise planning, and of the legal framework within which reform takes place. The learner student must be able to communicate effectively with peers and the wider community, through writing and oral presentations.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
    In the Recognition of Prior Learning process students have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course to support the student's admission. The Professional Development Center (PDC) will focus on written submission explaining the reasons for the candidates' interest in Land and Agrarian Studies as an adjunct to their existing professional competencies and indicating the nature of a possible research project.

    Entry Requirements:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Agrarian Studies, Level 8.
  • An Honours Degree, Level 8 or a Bachelor's Degree Level 8 in a relevant discipline (e.g. Sociology, History, Economics, Political Science, Geographical and Environmental studies). 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Learning components:
  • Advanced Research project in Land and Agrarian Studies, 160 Credits.
  • Analytical and Research Methods, 20 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Conduct independent research on aspects of land and agrarian reform, either of a theoretical or an applied nature.
  • Compile a thesis on research findings. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. A research project is designed.
    2. The research carried out using recognised research methods from a relevant discipline (e.g. sociology, legal studies, or environmental science).
    3. Research findings are reported in accepted academic formats.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Internal Supervision and guidance in terms of the research project.
  • Assessment may consist of any of the research report (thesis). 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
    Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, Level 10. 

    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: 
    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 the Western Cape 


    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.