Master of Arts in Sociology
1. To provide learners with in-depth knowledge and skills to be able to apply it competently in a variety of socio-economic environments, institutions and policymaking bodies.
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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 Venda
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
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
- To provide learners with in-depth knowledge and skills to be able to apply it competently in a variety of socio-economic environments, institutions and policymaking bodies.
- To contribute to sociological knowledge, theories and methods in an innovative and scientific manner.
- To provide the SA society with people who can analyse and direct the processes of health, industrial and social transition in an equitable and effective manner.
- To produce people who can confidently contribute to the academic debate and to have the necessary teaching abilities to contribute to the learning process.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate and summarise information in a logical and scientific manner.
- Use scientific knowledge and skills for responsible decision making in the social arena.
- Has sufficient research experience and expertise to undertake independent research for the furthering of sociological knowledge as well as for the solution to socio-economic problems.
- Can communicate and transfer sociological knowledge using verbal, technological and statistical skills.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
- Research project (preferably applied) with the necessary supervision of the promoter.
- Dissertation.
- Defending of dissertation (oral).
- Portfolios.
- Workplace assessments.
- Oral examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Social Science, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qalification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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