Master of Philosophy in Integrated Water Resource Management
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 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Nature Conservation
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
Purpose
The purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with inter-disciplinary knowledge, specific research skills and applied competence in the field of integrated water resource management that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and sustainable management of water resources.
Rationale
To provide South Africa with significant numbers of post-learners in the field of integrated water resource management in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access to the qualification can also be provided in terms of the institution's Recognition of Prior Learning policy and its admission criteria 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 Postlearner Diploma: Integrated Water Research Management.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for this qualification are
- Postlearner Diploma in Integrated Water Management, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Master of Philosophy (IWRM), NQF Level 9, 120 Credits.
Research Methodology
- Capita Selecta (Special Topics in IWRM).
- Thesis.
Exit level outcomes
By the end of the qualification, qualifying learners will
- Display advanced research skills in integrated water resource management and perform a full range of advanced procedures in complex, variable and highly specialised contexts.
- Possess specialised knowledge of integrated water resource management; be capable of information processing at the level of analysis, transformation, evaluation and synthesis of abstract data and concepts, and capable of formulation of appropriate responses to resolve contextually abstract science problems.
- Communicate effectively, in both oral and written modes, with peers and the broader community using the appropriate structure, style and graphic support.
- Assume responsibility for planning, resourcing and managing processes within broad parameters and functions and assume complete accountability for determining, achieving and evaluating personal and group output.
Associated assessment criteria
Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in Water Resource Management 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
The Institution adopted a Continuous Assessment System. Assessment consist of a number assessment events throughout the year and a variety of assessment instruments are used (for example, tests, essays, practical reports, project reports and oral presentations).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Philosophy in Integrated Water Management, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares well with the Learner qualification in IWM of the University of Queensland.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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