Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
The various types of food and nutritional assessment at individual, household, community and population levels are explained and food security indicators are interpreted in reliable, valid and cost-effective ways and monitoring of food security risks are conducted.
The methods of assessments of social determinants such as poverty and hunger and implications on food security, nutritional status and nutrition related outcomes are explained.
The importance of nutrition surveillance systems is motivated including its development, choice of indicators and development of monitoring and evaluation tools.
The implications of assessment methods on the selection of appropriate and sensitive data collection methods, data analysis and software is explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Knowledge and skills in food and nutrition security are integrated and applied to the development and analysis of food and nutrition policies.
The effectiveness of food and nutrition policies is evaluated.
The role of food security in developing and monitoring food and nutrition policies is identified.
The different policies that are relevant in South Africa are identified and described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
A clear definition of food and nutrition security related research problem including the well-defined study objectives, research questions, the limitations of the study and its place in the whole food system is identified and designed.
A well-defined methodology for the collection of food and nutrition data and an appropriate analysis supported by a critical and correctly presented; literature study is designed.
A concise, correctly presented scientific report, showing the necessary independence, motivation, dedication and initiative is developed and presented.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
A research topic is defined and formulated.
Appropriate technology is set up.
Data is collected, processed and analysed.
A manuscript is drawn up.
The results of scientific research are communicated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
The social determinants of health and the association between poverty and health and how to measure socio-economic status is interrogated.
The role of nutritional epidemiology is evaluated and the types of nutritional surveys are critically appraised.
Measures of disease occurrence and measures of effect/association are predicted.
Sources of measurement error are located and methods to correct them applied.
Evidence-based approaches and strategies to address malnutrition and related health outcomes are proposed.

Integrated Assessment:
The University requires the Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Security learners to follow a programme approved by the University with set outcomes pertaining to knowledge and skills. The number and type of assessments for each module are contained in the module descriptor – Form B. There will be formative and summative assessments. Final marks for theoretical modules will consist of class mark (35% – SUNLearn discussions, assignments, tasks) and examination (65%). A minimum of 50% is required for all individual modules.

The final mark for the Degree will be calculated as per section “5.4 general provisions for Masters research assignments and Master’s thesis, sub-section 5.4.3.3 “of the University general regulations. This translates to: 65% from course work and 35% research assignment contributions to final Degree mark.

More than one assessment is required per module. Assessment formats include online learning discussions and longer written assignments.