Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Computer Science
It will prepare broadly based graduate capable of developing the fundamentals of computer programming, and with the expertise to analyse, design, operate and manage computer systems, contributing to the country's need for an increase in manpower and self sufficiency in the computer science industry. It will prepare competent personnel who are able to understand the organisation and operation of computer hardware. It will help in the transfer of a technology that is undergoing rapid development. It will provide personnel who are capable of meeting the nation's present and future needs in the academic and vocational spheres. It will further prepare students for advanced graduate studies in computer science.
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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 KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer 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
It will prepare broadly based graduate capable of developing the fundamentals of computer programming, and with the expertise to analyse, design, operate and manage computer systems, contributing to the country's need for an increase in manpower and self sufficiency in the computer science industry. It will prepare competent personnel who are able to understand the organisation and operation of computer hardware. It will help in the transfer of a technology that is undergoing rapid development. It will provide personnel who are capable of meeting the nation's present and future needs in the academic and vocational spheres. It will further prepare students for advanced graduate studies in computer science.
Entry requirements and RPL
- An adequate level of development of knowledge and skills in mathematics.
- Adequate literacy skills in English. These can be demonstrated in a number of ways.
o Matriculation exemption with at least 40% Higher Grade or at least 60 % at Standard grade for Mathematics
o Alternative access programmes such as the Science Foundation Programme
- The SFP provides access to students who do net have a formal or adequate matric exemption.
Recognised prior learning
Students who have completed a diploma at a College or Technikon may be admitted, provided they meet the criteria above.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Identify and solve mathematical problems
- Communicate both verbally and in writing
- Construct software the meets that highest international quality standards
- Analyse, design, operate and manage computer systems
- Understand the organisation and operation information technology
- Promote and enable the utilisation of appropriate technology
- Computer literacy
- Information retrieval skills.
Associated assessment criteria
- Tests during the year
- Weekly theoretical and practical assignments
- Semester projects
- Seminar and verbal presentations
- Formal examinations
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
In the research project (either CSCI140) the student will be expected to demonstrate an overall understanding of the programme and a capability to integrate the materials learned in the program. The student will be assessed by means of seminars which they must present to an external assessor, a written project report and the quality of the artifact produced (usually an IT application).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Learners may shift into the programme at any level provided they meet all the prerequisite requirements for that level.
Recognise prior learning
Students from Agricultural Colleges and Technikons with completed Diplomas may carry relevant credits into the programme.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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