Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
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Originator
Walter Sisulu University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
General Social Science
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
Purpose
The qualification is designed to introduce students with undergraduate background in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, and Geography to the advanced techniques of analyzing and evaluating environmental challenges through advanced courses and research.
Rationale
Upon completion of the qualification, students should be able to model, describe, analyze, evaluate, and solve different environmental challenges using different techniques and different settings. The students should also be able to conceptualize and design studies in any environmental challenge. The students should be creative and independent thinkers.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL may be used to demonstrate competence for admission to this qualification. This qualification may be achieved in part through Recognition of Prior Learning processes. Credits achieved by RPL must not exceed 50% of the total credits and must not include credits at the exit level. Learners who already worked in a relevant industry who believe they possess competencies to enable them to meet some or all of the Exit Level Outcomes (ELOs) listed in the qualification will be able to present themselves for assessment against those of their choice.
The provision that the qualification may be obtained through the recognition of prior learning facilitates access to an education, training and career path in geography related fields and thus accelerates the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities. Evidence of prior learning must be assessed through formal RPL processes through Institutions' approved methods. Any other evidence of prior learning should be assessed through formal RPL processes to recognize achievement thereof.
Learners submitting themselves for RPL should be thoroughly briefed prior to the assessment and will be required to submit a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) in the prescribed format to be assessed for formal recognition.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies.
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.
Qualification rules
This qualification consists of compulsory and elective modules at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.
Compulsory Modules
- Research Paper/Dissertation, 32 Credits.
- Advanced GIS, 24 Credits.
- Philosophy and Methodology, 16 Credits.
- Advanced Research Methods, 16 Credits.
Elective Modules
- Water Resources Management, 16 Credits.
- Development, 16 Credits.
- Population Geography, 16 Credits.
- Applied Meteorology, 16 Credits.
- Geomorphology, 16 Credits.
- Agricultural Geography, 16 Credits.
- Applied Environmental Science, 16 Credits.
- Settlement Geography, 16 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Model, describe, analyse, evaluate and solve different environmental challenges using different techniques.
- Conceptualize and design studies in any environmental challenges.
- Be creative and independent thinkers.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
The qualification is assessed through both course work and research which are internally examined and externally moderated.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification enables the following articulation opportunities
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Geography or other related field.
International comparability
The quality of the qualification is comparable with other university comparability qualifications offered both regionally and internationally.
Providers currently listed
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