Neftaly Online Course SAQA 1151669919

A is MArch by research
B is MArch by coursework and discourse

A1

MArch by research:
The learner is able
to evaluate existing research and perform individual research,
to communicate results at an international academic level,
to solve problems in a wide range of economic and social contexts,
to contribute significantly to the development of society through mastery of the research area.

B1

MArch by coursework and discourse:
The learner is able
to evaluate existing research and perform individual research,
to communicate results and original work at an international academic level,
to solve problems in a wide range of economic and social contexts,
to contribute significantly to the development of society through mastery of the research area.

A2

MArch by research:
The learner demonstrates
the importance of the exchange ideas and knowledge with peers and supervisors.
The learner is able
to distinguish between different styles of communication in the quest for information, and can apply these appropriately and effectively,
to apply academic ethics and responsibility to all aspects of study and research.

B2

MArch by coursework and discourse:
The learner demonstrates
the importance of the exchange ideas and knowledge with peers and supervisors,
ability to act effectively as a member of a team and as a team leader
The learner is able to
apply working knowledge and appreciation of group dynamics in a range of situations,
apply different leadership skills appropriately.
The learner understands academic and professional ethics, and can apply these to all aspects of study.

A3

MArch by research:
The learner understands a wide range of strategies for communicating in the pursuit of data collection, and in the transmission of the results of research.
The learner demonstrates
exceptional command of communication in writing, orally, visually and using IT, and can apply these media appropriately in the presentation of research material,
sensitivity to cultural diversity in using different modes of communicating, both in the collection of data and in presentation of the results of research.

B3

MArch by coursework and discourse:
The learner understands a wide range of strategies for communicating and working with teams, groups and communities, and can apply these effectively.
The learner demonstrates
a high level command of communicating in writing, orally, visually and using IT.
sensitivity to cultural diversity in using different modes of communicating.

A4

MArch by research:
The learner is able
to evaluate, apply and develop existing and new technological approaches where appropriate to the research area,
to locate technological issues within the research area to wider economic and social systems critically and ethically.
The learner can respond sensitively to the choice of technology in varied cultural settings.

B4

MArch by coursework and discourse:
The learner is able to
evaluate, apply and develop existing and new technological approaches to the solution of problems in a wide range of contexts,
locate technological issues within the field of specialization to wider economic and
The learner has a wide knowledge of the diverse use of technology related to the specialization, and can respond sensitively to the choice of technology in varied cultural settings.

A5

MArch by research:
The learner demonstrates
critical awareness of his/her role as researcher in society.
knowledge of the legal frameworks pertaining to the research area, and is able to relate them to wider legal and ethical contexts.
an understanding of the implications of society’s expectations of research.

B5

MArch by coursework and discourse:
The learner demonstrates
knowledge of the legal frameworks pertaining to the research area, and is able to relate them to wider legal and ethical contexts.
The learner is able to solve problems in a wide range of economic and social contexts, and is able to contribute significantly to the development of society through mastery of the specialization.

6

In addressing the requirements of the programme, the qualifying learner shows time management, self-motivation, prioritisation and initiative at an advanced level.

7

The learner shows
a working knowledge of different research methods,
understanding of the impact of research on subjects involved in it and society as a whole.
The learner is able to evaluate different methods of data manipulation within a range of scenarios, and understands the social and academic consequences of the choice of method.

8

The learner is able to operate effectively in a professional and academic environment.
The learner demonstrates
cultural and aesthetic awareness and sensitivity,
a wide range of strategies in the pursuit of his/her studies,
The learner is aware of career opportunities open to him/her in both an academic and entrepreneurial context.

Integrated assessment

MArch by research

The learner is required to submit a dissertation of international academic standard which reflects all aspects of the programme.

MArch by coursework

Assessment of coursework takes the form of a combination of seminars, peer evaluation, projects and formal examinations. The discourse is assessed on the basis of a single summative submission, which may be supplemented by interim internal assessment by tutors, and by a final oral at the discretion of the assessors.