Challenges and Opportunities in the BAppSocSci degree

What it is not:1. A vocational programme2. A life skills programme3. A ‘soft’ programme4. A short (duration) programme5. A competency-based programme with clear vocational outcomes6. A Certificate or Diploma programme

What it is:1. An academic programme2. A rigorous programme3. A demanding programme4. A long (duration) programme5. A competency-based programme with clear academic outcomes6. A research-based programme7. A programme leading to post graduate study opportunities

Challenges and Opportunities in the BAppSocSci degree

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A Bachelor’s degree has as the primary purpose of providing a well-rounded, broad education that equips graduates with the knowledge base, theory and methodology of disciplines, and enables them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic or professional context. Principles and theory are emphasised as a basis for entry into the labour market, professional training, postgraduate studies, or professional practice in a wide range of careers. (HEQF 2007: 23).

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A Bachelor’s degree meets the minimum entry requirements for admission to an Honours Degree in a cognate discipline or Postgraduate Diploma programme.

Graduates of the BAppSocSci programme are able to pursue a number of postgraduate study options.

The degree is built around specific core competencies and key learning outcomes for which the institution is accountable.

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Get ready for the BAppSocSci degree

 

1. Formative and summative assessments including examinations;

2. Strict grading of assessments;3. Academic writing skills – APA guidelines; constructing an

academic paper; careful attention to plagiarism; research ability; reading and writing skills and accuracy; use of Ebscohost, Jstor resources;

4. Use the library in order to be able to cite a variety of academic sources;

5. Raw grades versus moderated grades.

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SACAP provides:1. Academic support – literacy, numeracy and research resources as well as

comprehensive module outlines2. Educator support3. Library support4. Registrar support5. Financial support6. Emotional support7. Learning Management System (MySacap) support

SACAP does not compensate for:1. Mediocrity2. Inattentiveness – cellphone, ipad distractions in class!3. Non-use/poor use of library and research facilities4. Non-use/poor use of MySacap5. Non-attendance

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Study tips:1. Take notes2. Ask lots of questions3. Seek out support – if you don’t understand

something ASK!4. Prepare for assessments and exams5. Do the reading6. Plan ahead7. Realize that credit value of a module COUNTS

towards something8. An academic programme does require A LOT of care

and diligence

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