Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours
- An advanced training in Environmental Sciences aimed at enhancing and topping up the knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Environmental Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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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
- An advanced training in Environmental Sciences aimed at enhancing and topping up the knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level.
- Innovative and problem-solving competencies are nurtured further in this qualification.
- Research skills are developed, leading to independent students' research projects, which end up in the production of dissertation.
- Community service and leadership qualities are promoted through students' community projects.
- Develop a culture of academic debate and discourses through the honours seminar system.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL).
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
High level of competencies such as problem-solving, analytical skills, research skills, communication skills.
Specify critical cross-field outcomes
- High-level integration of the ecological, hydrological, geographical and planning perspectives on environmental issues.
Associated assessment criteria
- Seminars.
- Written exams.
- Practical assignments.
- Research dissertation.
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the Degree is achieved
- Written examinations.
- Discourses and seminars.
- Projects.
- Practical assignments.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for vertical articulation.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Environmental Sciences.
Providers currently listed
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