Master of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

An RPL procedure will also be in place, covering the following essentials

Learners supply at its own cost all relevant information and documentation. Learners will pay a fee determined by the institution and be assessed via RPL. RPL can be done at individual module or on an individual level. All RPL applications are handled at a predetermined time in the academic year. RPL applications are referred by the Dean/Dean`s committee to the relevant departmental chairperson for evaluation and recommendation.RPL learners may be required to be assessed orally or in written format on module or combined level for access to Degrees and higher Degrees. RPL assessment is typically done by a faculty committee for that purpose.

RPL in the faculty of engineering is done within the RPL framework policy of the institution.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, NQF Level 8.

Or

• Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering, Level 8.

Applied competencies associated with relevant Honours degree or similar at NQF Level 7

• An approved four-year Bachelor`s degree in Engineering or a similar approved degree on an honours level.
• Approval of qualifications of prospective candidates is done by the Dean`s committee or its representative on acceptance of written application, completed enrolment forms and on condition that applicable fees have been paid,
• Final acceptance into the programme is only given after successful presentation of a research seminar after six months of enrolment. Research topics must also be accepted and approved by the supervisors in the faculty.

Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or another related qualification (or even for the same or related modules) at another higher education institution, will be allowed to enter in mid-stream by the Dean or the Dean`s committee on acceptance of written application, completed enrolment forms and on condition that applicable fees have been paid. Such learners may retain credit for modules that have been passed on request of the learner after recognition by the previous institution and approval by the Dean`s committee of the relevant faculty at this institution. The onus rests on the learner to provide full evidence of outcomes attained through modules for which credit is sought. An oral or adequate form of evaluation may be required of the learner for modules for research activity for which credit is sought. The learner shall however not present a research dissertation that has already been accredited at another institution and may have been found lacking.

Recognition of prior learning

An RPL procedure will also be in place, covering the following essentials

Candidates supply at own cost all relevant information and documentation

Candidates will pay a fee determined by RAU & be assessed via RPL

RPL can be done at individual module or on an individual level

All RPL applications are handled at a predetermined time in the academic year

RPL applications are referred by the Dean/Dean`s committee to the relevant departmental chairperson for evaluation and recommendation

RPL candidates may be required to be assessed orally or in written format on module or combined level for access to degrees and higher degrees

RPL assessment is typically done by a faculty committee for that purpose.

RPL in the faculty of engineering is done within the RPL framework policy of the RAU

The learner should be able to

1. Identify, assess, formulate, interpret, analyse and solve research/development problems creatively and innovatively by applying relevant interdisciplinary knowledge in the chosen field of research.
2. Plan and manage research projects demonstrating an underlying fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (to local and other communities) research/development in the chosen field of research practice.
3. Work effectively individually or with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community or in multidisciplinary environments in the chosen field of interdisciplinary research.
4. Organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly, effectively and ethically and to take responsibility within his/her own limits of competence and to exercise judgement commensurate with knowledge and expertise, pertaining to the field of research.
5. Plan and conduct applicable level of investigations, research and/or experiments by applying appropriate theories and methodologies and perform appropriate data analysis and interpretation.
6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with specifically research audiences and the community at large in so far as they are affected by the research using appropriate structure, style and graphical support;
7. Use and assess appropriate research methods, skills, tools, technology and information technology effectively and critically in research/development practice and show an understanding and a willingness to accept responsibility for the impact that interdisciplinary research/development activities have on society and the environment.
8. Perform synthesis of , systems, works, products or processes as a set of related systems and assess their social, legal, health, safety and environmental impacts and benefits where applicable in the chosen field of interdisciplinary research.
9. Employ various learning strategies and skills to master outcomes required preparing him/herself to engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of knowledge and skills required in the interdisciplinary field.
10. Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities by acting ethically in the chosen field of research.
11. Demonstrate where applicable cultural and aesthetic sensitivity across a range of social context in the execution of research/development activities.

12.Explore where applicable education and career opportunities in research/development.

1. Organise and develop entrepreneurial opportunities through technical research, development and/or managerial skills.

The learner can:/Does the learner

1. Research project(s) are planned and managed so that an underlying fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (to local and other communities) research/development practice are demonstrated.
2. Participation as a member of a research team, group, organisation and community or in multidisciplinary research/development projects results in leadership and the performance of critical functions in the chosen field of research.
3. Activities are organised and managed responsibly, effectively and ethically, responsibility is taken within his/her own limits of competence and judgement is exercised in commensuration with knowledge and expertise pertaining to the field of research.
4. Advanced investigations, research and/or experiments are effectively planned and conducted by applying appropriate theories and methodologies and suitable data analysis and interpretation at applicable appropriate level are performed.
5. Communication is effectively carried out, both orally and in writing, with research audiences and the community at large in so far as they are affected by the research using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.

A research dissertation is written on the chosen field displaying adequate appropriate literary and technical skills.

1. Appropriate research methods, skills, tools, technology and information technology are effectively and critically used and assessed in interdisciplinary research/development practice and an understanding and a willingness to accept responsibility for the impact that research/development activities have on society and the environment is shown.
2. Synthesis of components, systems, works, products of processes are performed as a set of related systems and their social, legal, health, safety and environmental impacts and benefits are assessed where applicable in the chosen field of research.
3. Applicable learning strategies and skills are employed to master outcomes in preparation to engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of knowledge and skills required in the applicable research field.
4. Responsible citizenship is practised in terms of the local, national and global communities by acting ethically in the application of chosen research.
5. Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity are shown where applicable across a range of social context in the execution of interdisciplinary research/development activities.
6. Applicable learning strategies and skills are employed to master outcomes in preparation to engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of knowledge and skills required in the applicable research field.
7. Education and career opportunities in Interdisciplinary research/development are explored where applicable.

13 Relevant entrepreneurial opportunities are organised and developed through Interdisciplinary, technical research and/or managerial skills acquired in the research.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Learners are continuously assessed via informal tests, tasks, and/or projects (in written or oral mode). They may also be required to do reserach and/or design projects that are properly documented and rpesented to co-learners during seminar sessions. Successful presentation of progress on research at six monthly seminars is required. Regular meetings with supervisors to discuss and evaluate progress.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of.

Learners are exposed to one written or oral examination per topic - towards the end of each semester where applicable. A semester mark of 40% is the minimum admission requirement for examination. The minimum pass requirement is 50% for all examination topics. Learners are also required to submit a written mini or full research dissertation on a chosen research optic of inter/interdisciplinary. The dissertation is examined and contributes between 25% and 100% of the final mark awarded. An oral examination on the research topic and related fields is required. The mark for the oral contributes 50% towards the final mark for the dissertation.