Master of Science in Land Surveying

To produce a graduate who can produce a dissertation showing that they can

Understand the nature and purpose of the investigation;

Are sufficiently acquainted with the relevant literature;

Have mastered the necessary techniques

Have acquired a thorough understanding af scientific methods;

Are capable of assessing the significance of their findings;

Can produce a dissertation of a satisfactory style and presentation

Completion of an appropriate 4 year Bachelor's Degree at the required standard, usually a 60% credit weighted average.

Attainment of a level of competence through prior learning which in the opinion of the University Senate is adequate for the purposes of advanced study and where relevant, research.

1. Understand the scientific method and its purpose
2. Understand the significance of research findings and critically evaluate this
3. Effectively communicate research findings both orally and in the written form
4. Evaluate the relevant literature and of assessing their own research findings in relation to the literature
5. Work co-operatively in a team in a problem solving context
6. Master the relevant techniques and
7. Think clearly, independently and critically

Demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the seven learning outcomes. These are tested by means of a comprehensive dissertation which may be supplemented by an oral presentation of their research findings

All components are second examined with external examination for the dissertation

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The University of Natal is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.