Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology
1. The purpose of this qualification is to expand and intensify the learners training in archaeo-tourism, cultural resource management and other practical aspects of the archaeologist's trade.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
Traditions, History and Legacies
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
- The purpose of this qualification is to expand and intensify the learners training in archaeo-tourism, cultural resource management and other practical aspects of the archaeologist's trade.
- Furthermore, to equip him/her with the theoretical and practical skills to perform tasks and routines associated with the archaeological profession.
- Prepare the learner for contract work; more specifically for integrated impact Assessments.
- Finally, the Honours in Archaeology provides the learner with an awareness of major contemporary debates in Archaeology.
- All modules, including the research project, aim at providing the learner with theoretical knowledge, at developing application skills and at orienting the learner towards the realities of the world of work.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Arts, NQF Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Combine theoretical understanding with problem solving skills for specific archaeological employment opportunities.
- Understand the study of culture and past societies as dialectic in nature.
Associated assessment criteria
- Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating data relevant to the process of Archeological research.
- Raising the awareness of the debatable nature of social science practice.
- Understanding the integrated nature of related knowledge fields.
- Applying theoretical knowledge to practical work situations.
- Comprehension and application of theoretical materials related to different career opportunities in the field of Archaeology.
Integrated Assessment
- Simulations.
- Workplace assessments.
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
Other
- Research projects: project work is an integral part of the course assessment.
- ARC5721 consists of an extended essay based on actual fieldwork.
- Given the postgraduate nature of the qualification, oral presentation and group work from the major assessment tools.
- In the evaluation of ARC5624 debates feature centrally.
- ARC5524: simulation of practical field work situations are central to the evaluation methodology of this module.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal articulation
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Archaeology, NQF Level 8.
Vertical articulation
- Master of Philosophy in Archaeology, Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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Providers currently listed
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