Master of Science in Quantity Surveying
This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to a particular specialisation in quantity surveying, property development and other related fields, through involvement in an applied research project.
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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
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
Subfield
Civil Engineering Construction
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
This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to a particular specialisation in quantity surveying, property development and other related fields, through involvement in an applied research project.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access can be gained through RPL by learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) in Quantity Surveying, Level 7 or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours): Quantity Surveying, Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Conduct research and development in a specialised area and engage in the transfer of technology in the field of quantity surveying and property development.
Associated assessment criteria
Identify and formulate problems, gather and analyse information, draw conclusions and publish results.
Integrated Assessment
Will be formatively and summatively assessed by regular evaluation of progress by supervisor and final evaluation of report by internal and external examiners.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Quantity Surveying, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Quantity Surveying, Level 10.
- Doctor of Quantity Surveying, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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