Qualification code: | 98102 |
NQF level: | 8 |
Total credits: | 120 |
SAQA ID: | 101039 |
APS/AS: | 60 |
Rules: Students are advised NOT to register for too many modules in one academic year as the workload can become overwhelming. Some modules have a compulsory practical component. It is recommended that Research Module (HRENS80) be done in the second year of registration IF a candidate is completing the degree over 2 years. |
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Purpose statement: The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide BA Hons (Environmental Management) graduates with the knowledge, specific skills and applied and theoretical competence in a number of science fields to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and valuable contributions to society. A second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates in a number of learning fields in order to ensure that the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened. A third purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with people who can perform a constructive role they need to play as intellectual leaders in their society. |
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This qualification will be presented online only. |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)
Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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Group A. Compulsory | |
HES4808 - Environmental Risk Assessment and Management | |
HES4809 - Integrated Environmental Management | |
HES4810 - Impact Mitigation and Management | |
HES4811 - Integrated Environmental Management Systems and Auditing | |
HES4812 - Ecological and Social Impact Assessment | |
HRENV83 - Research Project | |
Group B. Choose ONE module from the following: | |
HES4802 - Environmental Monitoring | |
HES4803 - Ecotoxicology | Recommendation:First year Chemistry/Biochemistry |
HES4806 - Environmental Remote Sensing and Modelling | |
HES4807 - Conservation Ecology | |
PRO4801 - Project Management |