Master of Environmental Sciences in Geography
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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
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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
The purpose of this qualification is to
- Provide specialisation and professional training in one of the following aspects Geography: Geography of tourism, Land Reform Studies, Rural Geography and development, Population and Demography, Applied Climatology, Geomorphology and Biography.
- Equip learners with both Theoretical and Conceptual understanding of the role of space and time in there chosen sub-fields.
- Incorporate and develop skills in understanding environmental dynamics within specific sub-fields.
- Develop advanced in critical thinking.
- Enhance the use of both quantitative and qualitative research methods in order to contribute to multidisciplinary project work.
- Develop an understanding of traditional knowledge systems.
- Conduct research and produce an acceptable Masters dissertation.
Entry requirements and 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 Science Honours in Environmental Science, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Employ Geographical skills in solving real-life problems.
- Apply geographical theory in the chosen field.
- Carry out research.
- Produce an acceptable thesis.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
- Work-place assessments.
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
Seminar presentations, participation in fieldwork, tests, assignments examinations and research work and thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Environmental Science, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy Environmental Science, Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification 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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