The learner will be required to demonstrate basic research, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, as individuals and in groups. The learner will have well developed communicative skills and should be able to structure a logical argument both in writing and in the spoken form. Total credits required. Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved. Assessment procedures adhere to Rhodes University Assessment Policy.
Assessment entails three elements.
The course work on which continuous assessment is based includes work done individually and in groups, and may consist of combinations of tests, essays, practical reports and seminars. Candidates with credits from other universities may be given credit for equivalent courses at Rhodes University and may be able to complete a degree in less than the minimum three years. Similarly, learners with credits from Rhodes University may be able to move to any other university in the country where they may be given credit for equivalent courses at that university. The programme is designed so that learners may proceed in a variety of different directions at the end of their first year. Learners with a BSS may be able to continue with an Honours degree in one of the subjects in which they have majored, or they may be able to undertake postgraduate training in education, law or commerce.