Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
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 the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
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
The purpose of the qualification will be to train health care practitioners and social science learners in the following: applied health research methods, the Anthropology/Sociology of epidemiology, Mental Illness in cross - cultural perspective, the Anthropology/Sociology of the body, Indigenous health care systems, Social dimensions of reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and social behaviour, Health care institutions, Cross cultural studies of chronic illness, Social sciences approach to violence and health, Culturally and context sensitive health promotion, qualification design and policy.
Rationale
Medical Anthropology is one of the emerging areas of academic interest in South Africa, because it can inform so many different areas of transformation in our country and because of its growing importance in leading academic institutions.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning
Access to the qualification 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 learners have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course to support the learner's admission. The PDC will focus on written submission explaining the reasons for the learner's interest in Medical Anthropology and adjunct to their existing professional competencies and indicating the nature of a possible research project.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is a
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology (MA), NQF Level 8, 180 Credits.
Learning components
- Mini Thesis.
- Health and Medical Anthropology (advanced).
- Research methods in Health Issues (advanced).
- Contemporary Anthropology theory (advanced).
- Contemporary Sociological theory (advanced).
Exit level outcomes
Learners must be able to
- Understand the social source and distribution of health and illness.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social and gender distribution of health and illness.
- Obtain a clear understanding of selected contemporary health issues.
- Critically analyse and compare contemporary health issues between different cultures.
- Furthermore, the learner is expected to be able to work in a team environment and to be able to manage a project in this context.
Associated assessment criteria
Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in Medical Anthropology as outlined in the prescribed module descriptor. Lecturers set assignments, class tests 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.
Integrated Assessment
Continuous evaluation based on the prescribed evaluation format for each individual module, including assignments, field research and a mini thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers possibilities of both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Public Health, NQF Level 9.
- Master of Arts in Public Health, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Public Health, NQF Level 10.
- Doctor of Arts in Public Health, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This Qualification compares favourably with a similar masters qualification at the University of Amsterdam.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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