SayPro SAQA Training Material 83906

Description

The assessment of coursework modules takes place in accordance with Faculty specific regulations as determined by the Faculty Board, approved by Senate and contained in the relevant Faculty Rules and Regulations:


Learner pass a coursework module if they obtain a final mark if at least 50%.
Learners pass a coursework module with distinction if they obtain a final mark if at least 75%.

The Master’s Degree learner are responsible for the technical and linguistic editing of the minor dissertation, prior to submission for the final summative assessment.

Submission of the final minor dissertation for assessment purposes, with reference to the presentation format, content and layout, is in accordance with faculty-specific regulations as determined by the relevant Faculty Board, Senate Higher Degrees Committee, approved by Senate and contained in the Faculty Rules and Regulations.

A minor dissertation is submitted for final summative assessment, subject to the written permission of the supervisors, which does not guarantee a successful outcome of the assessment procedure. If a dispute should arise about the readiness of the thesis for final summative assessment, the Executive Dean of the Faculty makes a final decision in accordance with the Higher Degrees and Postgraduate Studies Policy.

The final submission of the minor dissertation is in accordance with the final submission dates per semester as contained in the University’s Year Programme to ensure timely completion of the assessment process.

The final mark is calculated in accordance with the requirements determined by the Faculty Board, approved by Senate and contained in the Faculty Riles and Regulations. The following results are possible for a minor dissertation:

Acceptance and awarding of a pass mark of 50% to 74%.
Acceptance and awarding of a cum laude of 75% or above.
Conditional acceptance, with the awarding of a mark, is subject to minor corrections being made to the satisfaction of the supervisors.
Recommendation of substantial amendments, without the awarding of a mark, and with a recommendation/request by the assessor for resubmission and reassessment within a period of three months.
Rejection and warding off a mark reflecting a fail (less than 50%), in which case no reassessment is recommended or considered.

The Master’s Degree can only be conferred after the successful completion of every requirement of each component of the Degree.