Master of Science in Engineering
The qualification aims to o provide learners with basic training in research methods and procedures appropriate to the discipline concerned. Also, the qualification provides learners for the economy with the capacity to work in teams which must research the discipline concerned. The qualification aims to produce learners with the opportunity to do a doctoral qualification.
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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 Cape Town
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
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 qualification aims to o provide learners with basic training in research methods and procedures appropriate to the discipline concerned. Also, the qualification provides learners for the economy with the capacity to work in teams which must research the discipline concerned. The qualification aims to produce learners with the opportunity to do a doctoral qualification.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Be exposed to basic epistemological issues and research methods.
- Identify the theoretical issues about the proposal.
- Develop appropriate methods to address the questions.
Associated assessment criteria
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of epistemological and method issues in the dissertation.
- Write a research proposal.
- Execute a literature review.
- Frame precise research questions.
- Select or devise appropriate research methods.
- Execute the research.
- Analyse the results critically.
- Write up the research.
Integrated Assessment
In the case of part coursework, part dissertation, where the outcome of the coursework is sufficient theoretical understanding to undertake the research, both summative and formative evaluation methods are used for the coursework (examinations and projects). The evaluation of the dissertation is formative and synoptically evaluates all outcomes. In the case of the degrees by dissertation only, the evaluation of the dissertation is formative and synoptically evaluates all results. In each case, examiners submit formal reports on the thesis, which are made available to the candidate.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Engineering, NQF Level 9.
- Master of Industrial Administration, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Science in Engineering, NQF 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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Providers currently listed
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