Master of Agriculture in Extension
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
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 Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
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 purpose of this qualification is to further advancements in the field of agricultural extension.
The qualifying learner will be competent to apply extension research methods and interpret, analyse and evaluate abstract information.
This qualification grants admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Extension), Level 10.
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 Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Science Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
Or
- A relevant Level 8 qualification.
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
- Identify, plan, conduct, interpret and document a research project.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria is assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes
- Relevant topic is identified.
- Topic is relevant in the context of extension.
- Research proposal is submitted and approved.
- Literature review is comprehensive, systematic and relevant.
- Understanding of the research area is demonstrated.
- Problem is identified, defined and conceptualised.
- Problem statement is formulated effectively.
- Research objectives are determined.
- Research strategy is determined.
- Research methodology is selected.
- Research title is clearly stated.
- Hypotheses are clearly stated.
- Objectives are clearly stated.
- Research project is appropriately planned.
- Research project is effectively conducted.
- Research findings are appropriately interpreted.
- Research findings and process are appropriately documented.
- Conclusions are drawn logically.
- Research project is successfully defended.
- Research ethics are adhered to.
- Research findings are published as required.
Integrated Assessment
- Oral examinations.
- Research dissertation to be examined.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Technology in Agricultural Extension, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension, Level 10.
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