Bachelor of Social Science
Human and Social Studies - General Social Science
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Social Science
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to master a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and an understanding of underlying discipline-related theories, concepts and principles. This qualification emphasises enquiry, innovation, and science within the environment of Social Sciences as well as healthy academic and social development. Learners will develop essential generic skills such as observation, problem-solving, effective communication, analysis, and critical thinking applied in more than one related field of study.
Rationale: The design of this qualification considered employment possibilities and the labour needs of our country. The qualification also prepares the learner for Postgraduate study in different specialisations. There is a strong need to produce social scientists with a broader range of fundamental skills with the option of focusing on a related field when furthering their studies with a Bachelor of Social Science Honours or Bachelor of Arts Honours. Learners can further their studies with either a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or an Honours qualification.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of at least two disciplines from the Social Sciences.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate types of knowledge appropriate to their field of study.
- Develop appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and an ability to independently validate sources of information and evaluate and manage the data.
- Identify critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex psychologically-related problems and thereby introduce change within the related training.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse.
- Manage useful information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
- Manage effective functioning as a member and leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations.
- Manage self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment:
Continuous formative assessment mostly takes place in the form of assignments and tests, and may sometimes include portfolios or reports etc. Summative assessments are in the way of formal examinations. Oral presentations of less complicated group research projects are also employed. The participation mark mostly forms 50% of the pass mark of the module.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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