On Which NQF Level Is Masters Degree Registered

A degree is an academic qualification awarded to students by universities and colleges. Degrees are often earned over a series of years, or semesters.

A postgraduate degree (also called graduate-level) is typically awarded to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and wish to continue their education.

Postgraduate degrees may be taught degrees such as master’s degrees, or research degrees including PhDs, professional doctorates such as the MMed (Medical Doctor), law degrees like the LLB, architecture degrees like the MArch, engineering SW Engineer and MBEng etc.

On Which NQF Level Is Masters Degree Registered

Following are the nqf levels that master Degrees are registered in South Africa;

1. Postgraduate certificate

A Postgraduate Certificate is a qualification below a postgraduate diploma and above a postgraduate diploma.

It is a postgraduate qualification that is at the same level as a master’s degree.

2. Postgraduate diploma

Postgraduate diploma is a qualification that is higher than a bachelor’s degree and lower than a master’s degree.

The NQF level of postgraduate diplomas are based on the number of credits they require to be awarded. The following table indicates the NQF levels and credit requirements:

Level Credits required

Higher Certificate 20-30 points

Diploma 50-60 points (full-time equivalent) or 60 points (part-time equivalent)

3. Master’s degree

• Master’s degree: Registered at level 6
• Master’s degree: Registered at level 7
• Master’s degree: Registered at level 8
• Master’s degree: Registered at level 9
• Master’s degree: Registered at level 10

4. Doctoral degree (PhD)

The doctoral degree (PhD) is an academic degree awarded by universities in many countries. PhDs are awarded for programs across the full spectrum of academic fields, although PhDs in medicine, natural sciences, and engineering tend to be the most frequent.

The completion of a doctoral degree often takes many years of study and a dissertation. Doctoral degrees are usually granted for a wide range of programs in the sciences; social sciences; humanities; and creative arts (e.g., music).

At the moment many universities are not using all levels where they should.

The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a system through which qualifications are regulated in South Africa. The NQF is used to classify and evaluate qualifications, which can be academic or vocational.

It also determines the credit value of each qualification, so that it can be compared to similar kinds of qualification.

Closing

At the moment many universities are not using all levels where they should. But that’s all you need to know.