Bachelor of Science Honours in Population Studies
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
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Life Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
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
To provide students with a broad foundation in the fundamentals of Demography and Population Studies, such as training students and interns in the measurement and recovery of vital rates, fertility, mortality and also to work with migration data. The degree would also equip students with the background to understand and make use of the many applications of Population Studies. Graduates would be equipped to enter development careers in the private and NGO sectors and enter government departments, especially the Department of Health and the Department of Population and Welfare and, of course, Stats SA.
Rationale
All government departments need demographic data and to employ personnel with the skills required to gather and interpret them. The Bachelor of Science Honours: Population Studies will strive to provide the basic academic expertise for suitably trained graduates.
Entry requirements and RPL
Students should have a good understanding of research methods presentation, communication and mathematical skills.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Access to the programme can also be provided in terms of the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy and its admission criteria as stipulated by Senate. In the Recognition of Prior Learning process students have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course (PDC) to support the student's admission. The PDC will focus on written submission explaining the reasons for the candidate's interest in Structural Biology an adjunct to their existing professional competencies and indicating the nature of a possible research project.
Access to the Qualification
Rules of access and entry requirements for the programme, (learning assumed to be in place prior to entry into the programme):
- Students must have obtained a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mathematics Statistics or Social Sciences.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Bachelor of Science Honours: Population Studies, NQF Level 7, 120 credits.
Curriculum
(8 modules of 15 credit points).
Compulsory Modules
- Demography 701.
- Demographic Analysis 707.
- Official Statistics 703.
- Research Methodology 702.
- Survey Methods 706.
Electives (any 3)
- Biostatistics 733 (Stats Majors).
- Applied Statistics 501 (non Stats Majors).
- Mathematical Demography and Population Modelling 710.
- Capita Selecta 790.
- Gender Issues and Health 708.
- Social Demography 709.
Exit level outcomes
The programme is aimed at developing the following competences
- Acquired basic theoretical and practical knowledge in demography according to approved assessment criteria.
- Acquired basic research skills to enable the student to be a life-long learner.
- The ability to communicate demographic knowledge in both written and oral form.
- Development of research skills in the discipline of demography via a guided research project.
Critical Cross-Field Outcomes
- Identify and solve problems in which responses display critical thinking.
- Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, or organisation.
- Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation.
Associated assessment criteria
Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in Population issues as outlined in the prescribed module descriptor. Lecturers set assignments modelling and the final assessment papers in terms of module outcomes viz. Adequate level of relevant text comprehension to be demonstrated, adequate range of relevant sources to have been accessed and relevant problems to have been grasped, and appropriate theoretical and practical assignments and case studies as well as solutions to problems to have been presented. Furthermore, the student is expected to be able to work in a team environment and to be able to manage a project in this context.
Integrated Assessment
The University adopted a Continuous Assessment System. Assessment consist of a number assessment events throughout the year and a variety of assessment instruments are used (for example, tests, essays, practical reports, project reports and oral presentations).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Upon completion a student will be eligible to apply for appropriate Master's-Level programmes.
International comparability
Qualifications from the Flinders University were compared with common core and elective components of qualifications.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
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