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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE RULE BOOK 2015 FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Dean: Prof LJS Botes 106 Flippie Groenewoud Building Telephone: Fax: Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

2 OFFICIAL ADDRESS FOR ENQUIRIES: Correspondence with regard to academic matters should be addressed to: The Faculty Secretary University of the Free State Faculty of the Humanities PO Box 339 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 Telephone: Fax: RULE BOOK FACULTIES The Humanities Law Agriculture and Natural Sciences Economic and Management Sciences Education Health Sciences Theology N.B.: Copies of the individual sections of the Rulebook (as above), including the General Rules, are available on request from the Registrar. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

3 CONTENTS Academic staff 5 Contact details 7 Postgraduate courses: General information. 9 General university rules 9 Faculty rules.. 9 Degrees offered 9 General admission requirements to postgraduate courses 9 BA Honours and BSocSc Honours degrees. 9 MA and MSocSc degrees 9 PhD degree 9 Progression Rule.. 9 Postgraduate qualifications awarded in the Faculty of the Humanities 10 Postgraduate Programme for the Arts Drama and Theatre Arts BAHons (Drama and Theatre Arts).. 12 MA(Drama and Theatre Arts).. 13 PhD with specialisation in Drama and Theatre Arts. 13 Art History and Visual Culture Studies BAHons with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture Studies.. 14 MA with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture Studies 15 PhD with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture Studies. 15 Film and Visual Media BAHons with specialisation in Film and Visual Media MA with specialisation in Film and Visual Media 17 Fine Arts MA(Fine Arts). 17 PhD(Fine Arts). 18 Music BMusHons. 19 MMus PhD(Music). 23 Postgraduate Programme for General Humanities Degrees List of postgraduate degrees.. 24 BAHons with specialisation in Anthropology. 25 MA with specialisation in Anthropology. 26 PhD with specialisation in Anthropology 26 BAHons, MA, PhD(Business Management).. 27 BAHons with specialisation in Criminology 27 MA with specialisation in Criminology 28 PhD with specialisation in Criminology.. 28 BAHons, MA, PhD(Economics). 29 BAHons with specialisation in Geography 29 MA with specialisation in Geography. 30 PhD with specialisation in Geography 30 BAHons with specialisation in History. 31 MA with specialisation in History 32 PhD with specialisation in History.. 33 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

4 BAHons with specialisation in Philosophy. 34 MA with specialisation in Philosophy. 35 PhD with specialisation in Philosophy 35 BAHons with specialisation in Political Science.. 36 MA with specialisation in Political Science 37 PhD with specialisation in Political Science.. 37 BAHons with specialisation in Psychology MA with specialisation in Psychology MA(Clinical Psychology) MA(Counselling Psychology) PhD(Psychology) Dpsych (Child Psychology) BAHons, MA, PhD(Industrial Psychology). 45 BAHons with specialisation in Sociology 45 MA with specialisation in Sociology. 46 PhD with specialisation in Sociology.. 46 BAHons, MA, PhD(Theology) Postgraduate Programme for Africa Studies BAHons with specialisation in Africa Studies. 47 MA with specialisation in Africa Studies.. 48 PhD with specialisation in Africa Studies 50 Postgraduate Programme for Gender Studies PGDip (Gender Studies) MA with specialisation in Gender Studies Postgraduate Programme for Communication Professions BAHons (Communication Science) with specialisation in Media Studies and Journalism 53 BAHons (Communication Science) with specialisation in Corporate and Marketing Communication 54 BAHons (Communication Science) with specialisation in Leadership Communication 54 MA(Communication Science) with specialisation in Media Studies and Journalism.. 55 MA(Communication Science) with specialisation in Corporate and Marketing Communication MA(Communication Science) 56 PhD with specialisation in Communication Science Postgraduate Programme for Languages BAHons with specialisation in African Languages.. 58 MA with specialisation in African Languages.. 59 PhD with specialisation in African Languages.. 59 BAHons with specialisation in Afrikaans and Dutch. 60 MA with specialisation in Afrikaans and Dutch. 61 PhD with specialisation in Afrikaans and Dutch 61 BAHons with specialisation in English 62 MA with specialisation in English 63 PhD with specialisation in English.. 63 BAHons with specialisation in French 64 MA with specialisation in French. 64 PhD with specialisation in French Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

5 BAHons with specialisation in German. 66 MA with specialisation in German.. 66 PhD with specialisation in German 66 BAHons with specialisation in Greek 67 MA with specialisation in Greek.. 67 PhD with specialisation in Greek. 68 BAHons with specialisation in Hebrew.. 69 MA with specialisation in Hebrew.. 69 PhD with specialisation in Hebrew. 70 BAHons with specialisation in Latin 71 MA with specialisation in Latin PhD with specialisation in Latin.. 72 BAHons with specialisation in Linguistics.. 73 MA with specialisation in Linguistics PhD with specialisation in Linguistics. 74 BAHons with specialisation in South African Sign Language. 75 MA with specialisation in South African Sign Language. 75 Postgraduate Programme for Language Practice. 76 PGDip (Language Practice) 76 BAHons with specialisation in Language Practice 77 MA(Language Practice) 78 PhD with specialisation in Language Practice.. 79 Postgraduate Programme in Governance and Political Transformation PGDip (Governance and Political Transformation).. 80 Magister of Governance and Political Transformation PhD with specialisation in Governance and Political Transformation Postgraduate Programme in Human Movement Science BAHons(Human Movement Science). 83 MA(Human Movement Science). 84 PhD(Human Movement Science) 85 Postgraduate Programme for General Social Science BSocScHons 86 MSocSc.. 86 PhD. 86 Postgraduate Programme for the Social Services Professions Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services Magister of Social Work.. 88 PhD with specialisation in Social Work. 90 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

6 * Indicates Academic Head of Department ACADEMIC STAFF Dean Prof LJS Botes African Languages *Dr EN Malete(acting academic head of department), Dr E Mohatlane, Dr AS Motsei, BD Letlala, MA Dladla, MS Mensele, PP Gumbi Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French * Prof A van Niekerk, Prof N Morgan (French), Dr JPC van den Berg (Geman), Dr A van Jaarsveld, Dr M Human-Nel, I Smuts (German), C Swart, I Jacobs, T Nel (French), M Botha Anthropology * Dr P Esterhuyse(acting academic head of department), J Serekoane, S du Plooy Art History and Image Studies *Prof ES Human, J Kriel Centre for Africa Studies *Prof H Hudson, Dr S Cawood Centre for Health Systems Research & Development *Prof JC Heunis, Dr MC Engelbrecht, Dr NG Kigozi, Dr AHM Rau, N Jacobs, E Janse van Rensburg-Bonthuyzen, AP Janse van Rensburg Communication Science *Prof JC de Wet, Dr M Krige, Dr D Mulder, EJS Coetzee, E Engelbrecht, E Lombard, W Marais, ME Linström, L De Lange Criminology * H Foster (acting academic head of department), AW Calitz, L Coetzee, AR Phillips Drama and Theatre Arts *Prof NJ Luwes, Dr PA Venter, DB Cloete, T Heydenrych, GM Manenye, K Lekalake English *Prof HJ Strauss, Prof MM Raftery, Dr SI Brokensha, Dr M Brooks, Dr MS Conradie, Dr KM Ngara, SS Maqubu, CA Els, JG Henning, MMG Lovisa, CL du Plessis, N Mafisa, F Mkwesha Fine Arts *B Botma, J Allen-Spies, J Spies, AC von Maltitz Greek, Latin and Classical Studies *Prof JC Zietsman, A Machin Hebrew *Prof CL Miller-Naudé, Prof JA Naudé History *Prof A Wessels, Dr MM Oelofse, Dr JS Rademeyer, Dr J-A Stemmet, Dr CM Twala, BH Kompi, J McDonald Linguistics and Language Practice Prof J Marais, Dr MM Mwaniki, Dr M Kriel, M van Rooyen, X Jansen van Vuuren. Odeion School of Music *Prof NGJ Viljoen, Prof M Viljoen, Dr FMA de Villiers, Dr JN Beukes, S de Kock, HH Huyssen, J-L Moolman, LJ Phillip, GG Pretorius, Dr M Thom-Wium, Dr A van der Westhuizen, P van Heerden, S Diamond, L Botha, J Holloway, D Strydom, Prof RJ Goveia, GR Foster Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

7 Philosophy *Prof PNJ Duvenage, Dr JH Rossouw, HM Cawood Political Studies and Governance *Prof TG Neethling, Prof H Solomon, Dr A Amtaika, E Coetzee, MS Mthombeni, PA Schoeman, MP Choane *Dr T Coetzee (Programme in Governance and Political Transformation) Psychology *Prof KGF Esterhuyse, Prof JP Fouché, Dr AA George, Dr P Naidoo, Dr L Naudé, Dr L Nel, Dr R van der Watt, Dr FN Tadi, A Botha, K de Villiers, A Khanye, I Kruger, MA Malebo, H Taylor, M van Dijk, J Jordaan, I van Aardt Social Work * Dr ACS Keet, Dr RP Reyneke, Dr AE Böning, Dr SB Ferreira, Prof A Faul, C van Wyk, MC Esau, C Gaitskill Sociology * Dr N Redelinghuys, Dr SZ Matebesi, Prof JK Coetzee, Prof AJ Pelser, Dr EJ Crause, Dr K de Wet, G Magaiza, KD Nena, L Ackermann, NL Velelo, GW Goodrick, M Mphaphulli, D Mohanty South African Sign Language N de Klerk, A le Roux, E Matabane Unit for Professional Training and Service in the Behavioural Sciences (UNIBS) *Prof AA Grobler, Dr SP Walker Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

8 CONTACT DETAILS (Academic Head of Department) African Languages Dr EN Malete Telephone: Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French Prof A van Niekerk Telephone: vnieka@ufs.ac.za Anthropology Dr P Esterhuyse Telephone: esterhp@ufs.ac.za Art History and Image Studies Prof ES Human Telephone: humane@ufs.ac.za Centre for Africa Studies Prof H Hudson Telephone: hudsonh@ufs.ac.za Centre for Health Systems Research & Development Prof JC Heunis Telephone: heunisj@ufs.ac.za Communication Science Prof JC de Wet Telephone: dewetjc@ufs.ac.za Criminology H Foster Telephone: fosterh@ufs.ac.za Drama and Theatre Arts Prof NJ Luwes Telephone: luwes@ufs.ac.za English Prof HJ Strauss Telephone: StraussHJ@ufs.ac.za Fine Arts B Botma Telephone: botmab@ufs.ac.za Greek, Latin and Classical Studies Prof JC Zietsman Telephone: zietsmanjc@ufs.ac.za Hebrew Prof CL Miller-Naudé Telephone: MillerCL@ufs.ac.za History Prof A Wessels Telephone: wesselsa@ufs.ac.za Linguistics and Language Practice Prof J Marais (acting) Telephone: dplesslt@ufs.ac.za Odeion School of Music Prof NGJ Viljoen Telephone: viljoenngj@ufs.ac.za Philosophy Prof PNJ Duvenage Telephone: duvenagepnj@ufs.ac.za Political Studies and Governance Prof TG Neethling Telephone: neethlingtg@ufs.ac.za Psychology Prof KGF Esterhuyse Telephone: esterkg@ufs.ac.za Social Work Dr ACS Keet Telephone: KeetACS@ufs.ac.za Sociology Dr SZ Matebesi Telephone: matebsz@ufs.ac.za South African Sign Language Dr PAO Akach Telephone: akach@ufs.ac.za Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

9 UNIBS Prof AA Grobler Telephone: CONTACT DETAILS (Programmes offered only at postgraduate level) Africa Studies Dr S Cawood Telephone: cawoods@ufs.ac.za Gender Studies N Lake Telephone: laken@ufs.ac.za Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

10 POSTGRADUATE COURSES: GENERAL INFORMATION N.B. It is important that students know the General Rules of the University and the Faculty rules that apply to their studies. 1.1 General rules of the university The General Rules of the University that apply to all students and faculties are set out in the General Rules for First s, Postgraduate Diplomas, Bachelor Honours Degrees, Master s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Higher Doctoral Degrees, Honorary Degrees and Convocation. 1.2 Faculty rules Faculty rules that relate specifically to the degrees offered by the Faculty of the Humanities are in this book. 1.3 Degrees offered The three levels of postgraduate qualifications offered by the Faculty of the Humanities are (1) Baccalaureus Artium Honores (BAHons), Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae Honores (BSocScHons), (2) Magister Artium (MA), Magister Societatis Scientiae (MSocSc), and (3) Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). 1.4 General admission requirements to postgraduate courses As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration, have completed the preliminary degree with a mark of 60% or more, and are accepted to the course they wish to study by the applicable academic head of department. Some departments require a mark of at least 65% in the preliminary degree. 1.5 The BAHons and BSocScHons degrees Unless otherwise specified, the BAHons and BSocHons degrees are a one-year full-time or a two-year part-time study in a particular field. In general, the degrees require students to select and study courses for examination, and to research and write a short minidissertation. The specific details of each course differ, and students must acquaint themselves carefully with the requirements of the course they choose. 1.6 The MA and MSocSc degrees Students generally have a choice between (1) a two-year structured MA and MSocSc and (2) a MA/MSocSc by dissertation. (1) The two-year, full-time, structured MA/MSocSc requires students to select and study courses for examination and to research and write a mini-dissertation. (2) The MA/MSocSc by dissertation requires students to write a substantial research essay on a topic agreed upon with the academic head of department or a supervisor he/she appoints. In certain courses, a number of related publishable articles are accepted instead of a dissertation. As the specific requirements of courses differ, students must acquaint themselves carefully with the requirements of the course they choose. 1.7 The PhD degree Unless otherwise specified, a doctorate is awarded to a MA/MSocSc graduate who writes a research thesis of noteworthy substance. In certain courses, a body of related publishable articles is accepted instead of a thesis. Students must acquaint themselves with the specific requirements of their course. 1.8 Progression rule Students who are admitted to postgraduate programmes are generally expected to pass all the modules for which they registered in a particular study year, A student will normally only be allowed to proceed with a programme if she/he has passed at least 75% of the modules required in an academic year. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

11 1.9 The following postgraduate qualifications may be awarded in the faculty: HONOURS DEGREES Degree Minimum duration of studies Study code Baccalaureus Artium Honores 1 year BAHons 1500 Baccalaureus Artium Honores with specialisation in Africa Studies 1 year BAHons with specialisation in Africa Studies Baccalaureus Artium Honores with specialisation in Language Practice 1 year BAHons with specialisation in Language Practice Baccalaureus Artium Honores in Human Movement Science 1 year BAHons (Human Movement Science) Baccalaureus Artium Honores in Communication Science with specialisation in Media Studies and Journalism Baccalaureus Artium Honores in Communication Science with specialisation in Corporate and Marketing Communication Baccalaureus Artium Honores in Communication Science with specialisation in Leadership Communication 1 year BAHons (Communication Science) with specialisation in Media Studies and Journalism 1 year BAHons (Communication Science) with specialisation in Corporate and Marketing Communication 1 year BAHons (Communication Science) with specialisation in Leadership Communication Baccalaureus Artium Honres in Drama and Theatre Arts 1 year BAHons (Drama and Theatre Arts) Baccalaureus Musicae Honores 1 year BMusHons MASTER S DEGREES Degree Description Minimum Duration of Studies Study code Magister Artium Dissertation 1 year 1700 Magister Artium Structured 2 years 1700 Magister Artium with specialisation in Gender Studies Structured 1 year 1741 Magister Artium in Communication Science with specialisation in Media Studies and Journalism Magister Artium in Communication Science with specialisation in Corporate and Marketing Communication Dissertation 1 year 1739 Dissertation 1 year 1738 Magister Artium in Communication Science Dissertation 1 year 1742 Magister Artium in Human Movement Science Dissertation 1 year 1707 Magister Artium with specialisation in Africa Studies Dissertation 1 year 1846 Magister Artium with specialisation in Africa Studies Structured 1 year 1847 Magister Artium in Drama and Theatre Arts Dissertation 1 year 1711 Magister Artium in Language Practice Dissertation 1 year 1848 Magister Artium in Language Practice with specialisation in Translation Structured 2 years 1714 Magister Artium in Language Practice with specialisation in Interpreting Structured 2 years 1715 Magister Artium in Language Practice with specialisation in Language Management Structured 2 years 1717 Magister Artium with specialisation in History Dissertation 1 year 1830 Magister Artium with specialisation in History Structured 2 years 1831 Magister Artium with specialisation in Hebrew Dissertation 1 year 1854 Magister Musicae Dissertation 2 years 1856 Magister Musicae Structured 2 years 1857 Magister Artium in Fine Arts Dissertation 2 years 1790 Magister Artium with specialisation in Psychology Dissertation 1 year 1830 Magister Artium with specialisation in Psychology Structured 2 years 1831 Magister Artium in Clinical Psychology Structured 2 years 1800 Magister Artium in Counselling Psychology Structured 2 years 1810 Magister of Governance and Political Transformation Structured 1 year 1820 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

12 DOCTORATES Degree Minimum duration of studies Study code Philosophiae Doctor 2 years PhD 1960 Philosophiae Doctor with specialisation in Governance and Political Transformation 2 years PhD with specialisation in Governance and Political Transformation Philosophiae Doctor with specialisation in Language Practice 2 years PhD with specialisation in Language Practice Philosophiae Doctor in Music 2 years PhD (Music) 1965 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Diploma Minimum duration of studies Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice with specialisation in Translation 1 year PGDip (Language Practice): Translation Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice with specialisation in Interpreting 1 year PGDip (Language Practice): Interpreting Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice with specialisation in Language Management 1 year PGDip (Language Practice): Language Management Study code Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies 1 year PGDip (Gender Studies) 1205 Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Political Transformation 1 year PGDip (Governance and Political Transformation) Social Sciences HONOURS DEGREES Degree Minimum duration of studies Study code Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae Honores 1 year BSocScHons 2500 Social Sciences MASTER S DEGREES Degree Description Minimum Duration of Studies Study code Magister of Social Work Dissertation 2 years 2714 Magister of Social Work Structured 2 years 2713 Social Sciences DOCTORATE Degree Minimum duration of studies Philosophiae Doctor 2 years PhD 2930 Study code POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Degree Minimum duration of studies Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services 1 year PGDip Social Services 2201 Study code Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

13 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR THE ARTS DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS BAHons (Drama and Theatre Arts) 1 year 1511 M INFORMATION In the theoretical modules that they choose students must focus on one field of specialty in the study. The qualification is conducted on the basis of tutorials. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2.1 As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfill the university requirements for registration, have completed the preliminary degree with a mark of 60% or more, and are accepted to the course by the academic head of department. 2.2 The decision on admission is subject to the results of a compulsory academic literacy test (TALPS). The weight of the test results will comprise 15% of the admission criteria, except where the language proficiency is so low (bottom 7.5% of the students) that it would be unethical to admit the candidate. 3. CURRICULUM 3.1 Compulsory core modules NQF SEMESTER level DRHR6804 Research methodology in Drama and 16 8 Year Theatre Arts DRHP6808 Performing arts practice (Practical) 32 8 Year DRHA6806 Applied research in Performing Arts Year DRHB6806 Applied research in Performing Arts Year DRHC6806 Applied research in Performing Arts Year 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ASSESSMENT The practical and theoretical work of students is evaluated continuously by means appropriate to the different modules. The overall chosen field of study of the theoretical modules will be assessed by means of mini-dissertations. The practical modules consist of a number of practical components. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

14 MAGISTER ARTIUM IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS MAGISTER ARTIUM IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS MA (Drama and Theatre Arts) 1 year 1711 M INFORMATION The MA (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree can obtained through a dissertation. Students must agree upon a topic with the academic head of department or a supervisor (appointed by academic head of department, and must produce a dissertation of merit. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies only if they fulfil the University requirements for registration, have completed the preliminary degree with a mark of 60% or more, and are accepted to the course by the academic head of department. The study must be planned in conjunction with the academic head of department. 3. CURRICULUM NQF level SEMESTER DRMM8900 Dissertation Drama and Theatre Arts Year 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ASSESSMENT Students are assessed by means of a dissertation. PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR WITH SPECIALISATION IN DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS PhD with specialisation in Drama and Theatre Arts 2 years 1960 M INFORMATION The PhD (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree can be obtained through a thesis. Students must agree upon a topic with the academic head of department or a supervisor (appointed by academic head of department), and must produce a thesis of merit. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the general University rules for admission to the PhD degree, students must also comply with the following prerequisites: To be admitted to the PhD with specialisation in Drama and Theatre Arts, candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: an MA (Drama and Theatre Arts); any appropriate Master s qualification, subject to preliminary assessment and/or additional study, to be determined in consultation with academic head of department. 3. CURRICULUM NQF level SEMESTER DRMD9100 Thesis Drama and Theatre Arts (PhD) Year 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ASSESSMENT Students are assessed by means of a thesis. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

15 ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES WITH SPECIALISATION IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES BAHons with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture studies 1 year 1500 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a BA (Fine Arts) degree or any suitable Bachelor s degree, subject to preliminary evaluation and/or additional study as agreed in consultation with the academic head of department The pass mark of the degree must be 65% or more. Candidates may only register after the academic head of department has approved their admission and selection of modules. 2. CURRICULUM 2.1 Compulsory core modules Candidates must select two modules from those listed below in consultation with the academic head of department and involved lecturers. HKGA6808 Aesthetic theory and philosophy 32 HKGO6808 Objects and processes of display and reception 32 HKGV6808 Visual art and gender 32 HKGC6808 The city: exploring imaginary spaces 32 HKGI6808 Images and meta-discourses 32 HKGT6808 Translating Africa 32 HKGP6808 Photography, film and digital imaging 32 HKGS6808 Visual story-telling Compulsory research project HKGK6800 Research Report History of Art and Visual Culture Studies (Honours) ASSESSMENT Candidates write a research essay (mini-dissertation) (64 credits) and two examination papers (32 credits each). Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

16 MAGISTER ARTIUM MAGISTER ARTIUM WITH SPECIALISATION IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES MA with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture studies 1 year 1700 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a BA Honours degree in Art History or Visual Culture Studies or any appropriate BA Honours qualification, subject to preliminary assessment and/or additional study, decided on in consultation with the academic head of department. The pass mark for the Honours degree must be 65% or more. Candidates may register for the degree only after the academic head of department has approved their admission and choice of curriculum. 2. CURRICULUM Candidates must select ONE of the following options: Option 1 HKGK8900 Dissertation Art History and Visual Culture Studies (Research Masters) 180 Option 2 HKGA8900 Two related, publishable articles History of Art and Visual Culture Studies (Research Masters) 180 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR SPECIALISATION IN ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES PhD with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture studies 2 years 1960 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the general University rules for admission to a PhD degree, students must also have an MA degree in Art History or Visual Culture Studies or any appropriate Master s qualification, subject to preliminary assessment and/or additional study, decided on in consultation with the academic head of department. 2. CURRICULUM Candidates must select ONE of the following options: Option 1 HKGK9100 Thesis History of Art and Visual Cultural Studies (PhD) 360 Option 2 HKGA9100 Five related, publishable articles on an approved research topic 360 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

17 FILM AND VISUAL MEDIA (New qualification, pending feedback from the Council on Higher Education and registration on SAQA) BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES WITH SPECIALISATION IN FILM AND VISUAL MEDIA BAHons with specialisation in Film and Visual Media 1 year M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates must have a BA qualification in drama, fine arts, art history, languages, media studies or any other relevant Bachelor s degree, subject to the approval and/or supplementary learning as suggested in consultation with the academic head of department. The pass mark of the degree must be 65% or more. Candidates may only register after the academic head of department has approved their admission and selection of modules. 2. CURRICULUM The following three modules are presented and are compulsory: HFVT6808 Approaches to and Theories of the Moving Image 32 HFVM6808 Film history 32 HFVM6800 Research Report Film and Visual Media (Honours) ASSESSMENT Students write a research essay (mini-dissertation) and produce short films (HFVM6800, 60 credits), and complete a series of assignments and write an examination paper for each of the other two modules (HFVT6808 and HFVM6808, 32 credits each) Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

18 MAGISTER ARTIUM MAGISTER ARTIUM WITH SPECIALISATION IN FILM AND VISUAL MEDIA MA with specialisation in Film and Visual Media 1 year M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a BA Honours degree in Film and Visual Media or any other relevant BA Honours qualification, subject to preliminary assessment and/or additional study, decided on/in consultation with the academic head of department. The pass mark for the Honours degree must be 65% or more. Candidates may register for the degree only after the academic head of department has approved their admission and choice of curriculum. 2. CURRICULUM Candidates must select ONE of the following options: Option 1 HFVM8900 Dissertation Film and Visual Media (Research Masters) 180 Option 2 FVMA8900 Two related, publishable articles on an approved research topic 180 FINE ARTS MAGISTER ARTIUM IN FINE ARTS MAGISTER ARTIUM IN FINE ARTS MA(Fine Arts) 2 years 1790 M INFORMATION The Master s degree in Fine Arts is considered a cohesive research project that is approached from different angles, and consists of both studio research and theoretical research. The reporting on the research project in its entirety is presented in different formats. It includes the public exhibition or public visual presentation of a creative output that is representative of the studio research; the documentation of the candidate s portfolio; a catalogue accompanying the presentation of the creative output, which could take on various forms; and a dissertation or mini-dissertation. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

19 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the admission requirements as stipulated in 1.4. under the heading General Information in this Rulebook, the following is required: The candidate must hold a four-year BA(Fine Arts) degree or equivalent (NQF Level 8). A mark of 65% for creative work in the final year of undergraduate study is required. In addition, a mark of 65% for Art History 4 (NQF Level 8) is required for the dissertation. Alternative admission routes, such as recognition of prior learning (RPL) or alternative assessment protocols may be provided for students who do not meet the admission requirements but who show exceptional potential in the fine arts. A portfolio of creative work (or documentary proof of alternative art actions), not older than five years, must be presented to the Department. A short written research proposal must accompany the application. Admission to the course is subject to approval by the academic head of department, on advice from the postgraduate committee. In certain instances an oral examination on a prescribed reading list could be requested. An academic literacy test is compulsory for all candidates. 3. CURRICULUM XMBK8900 Dissertation Fine Arts (Research Masters) 240 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR IN FINE ARTS PhD (Fine Arts) 2 years 1960 M INFORMATION The doctorate in Fine Arts is a research degree that consists of a thesis aligned with studio research, constituting an original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of fine arts. The reporting on the research project in its entirety is presented in different formats. It includes inter alia: a thesis; a creative output; and catalogued documentation of the creative output, 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be in possession of a MA(FA) and: A portfolio of creative work (or documentary proof of alternative art actions), not older than five years, must be presented to the Department. A short written research proposal must accompany the application. Admission to the course is subject to approval by the academic head of department, on advice from the postgraduate committee. In certain instances an oral examination on a prescribed reading list could be requested. 3. CURRICULUM XDBK9100 Thesis Fine Arts (PhD) 360 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

20 MUSIC BACCALAUREUS MUSICAE HONORES BACCALAUREUS MUSICAE HONORES BMusHons 1 year 1540 M INFORMATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The BMusHons degree offers training which enables students to prepare for a variety of careers in the broader music industry. These include the following: performing artist as a soloist, in an orchestra or ensemble; or as a session musician; composer of art music; music copyist; music advisor or arranger; composer of popular music; recording and sound technician; researcher; music critic; educator at schools, music centres or in private practice; as choirmaster, or as music therapist. The qualification also prepares students for further postgraduate study, and allows for the continuation of the BA major(s). 2. ADMISSION Students who wish to take Performance Studies as their specialisation must have obtained at least 70% in Performance Studies First Instrument in the third year of the BA(Music) degree, or take an audition. Students who wish to specialise in Musicology must obtain at least 65% for all third-year MUSM modules of the BA (Music) degree. Students who wish to specialise in Music Theory and Composition must obtain at least 70% for all MUSS third-year modules of the BA(Music) degree. Students who wish to specialise in Music Education must obtain at least 65% in all third-year MUSE modules of the BA(Music) degree. 3. CURRICULUM The 120 credits of the BMusHons qualification are made up as follows: Research modules (40 credits) Specialisation modules (48 credits) Performance Studies Musicology Music Theory and Analysis Music Education Music Technology BA modules (32 credits) Subject Code Module NQF level Credits Semester BAHons programme As applicable BAHons modules 8 32 As applicable 3.1 Research modules Subject Code Module NQF Credits Semester level Music MUSM6808 Mini-dissertation 8 32 Year module Music MUSM6812 Research Methodology Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

21 3.2 Specialisation modules PERFORMANCE STUDIES For Performance Studies (code MUSP---) an instrument must be selected from those listed below. Registration for an instrument is subject to the availability of a staff member to teach the instrument as well as the permission of the academic head of department and the Coordinator: Performance Studies. Bassoon Cello Clarinet Cor Anglais Double Bass Euphonium Flute French Horn Guitar Harpsichord Oboe Orchestral and Choir Conducting Organ Percussion Piano Recorder Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Voice Option 1: Performance Studies Subject Code Module NQF Credits Semester level Music MUSP6807 Performance Studies Programme Year module Music MUSP6805 Performance StudiesProgramme Year module or Subject Code Module NQF Credits Semester level Music MUSP6816 Orchestral and/or Choral Conducting Music MUSP6826 Orchestral and/or Choral Conducting Option 2: Musicology Subject Code Module NQF Credits Semester level Music MUSM6816 Cultural Musicology Music MUSM6826 Cultural Musicology Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

22 3.2.3 Option 3: Music Theory and Composition Subject Code Module NQF level Music MUSS6816 Systematic Music Studies (Analysis) 8 or or MUSS6836 Systematic Music Studies (Composition) 8 Music MUSS6826 or MUSS Option 4: Music Education Systematic Music Studies (Analysis) or Systematic Music Studies (Composition) 8 8 Credits Semester Subject Code Module NQF Credits Semester level Music MUSE6816 Music Education and Practice Music MUSE6826 Music Education and Practice Option 5: Music Technology Subject Code Module NQF Credits Semester level Music MUST6813 Music Technology (Computer Technology) Music MUST6833 Music Technology (Sound Engineering) Music MUST6823 Music Technology (Computer Technology) Music MUST6843 Music Technology (Sound Engineering) Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

23 MAGISTER MUSICAE MAGISTER MUSICAE MMus 2 years Dissertation/Articles: 1856 Structured: 1857 M INFORMATION The MMus qualification is offered as a dissertation (Option 1: study code 1856), or as a structured qualification (Options 2 and 3: study code 1857). Alternative to the dissertation, two thematically related, publishable articles may be submitted. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements for admission mentioned in General Information, students must possess a four-year Bachelor s degree or an Honours degree in music, or other qualification(s) that can be accepted as equivalent. Students must have an average percentage of 70% for the fourth year of their Bachelor s degree, or Honours degree. Students who wish to take Performing Art (Options 2 and 3) must also pass an audition, or submit a portfolio of compositional output. 3. CURRICULUM Option 1: Dissertation (Study code: 1856) NQF level MUST8900 or MUSA8900 Dissertation Music (Research Masters) or Two thematically related, publishable articles Music (Research Masters) SEMESTER Year module Option 2: Structured (Study code: 1857) 3.1 Core modules NQF SEMESTER level MUSD8900 Mini-thesis Music (Structured Masters) 60 9 Year module MUSI8900 Musical Interpretation 40 9 Year module MUSP7800 Performing Art 40 8 Year module MUSR7900 Performing Art 40 9 Year module Option 3: Structured (Study code: 1857) 3.2 Core modules NQF SEMESTER level MUSD8900 Mini-thesis Music (Structured Masters) 60 9 Year module MUSP7800 Performing Art 40 8 Year module MUSR7900 Performing Art 40 9 Year module MUSE7900 Performing Art 40 9 Year module 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Performing Art The concert programmes for these modules must be of a suitable musical and technical level, and must be submitted for prior approval and performed in public. Programme notes must display substantive content and must also be submitted for prior approval. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

24 Programmes for keyboard players and orchestral instrumentalists may include the following: chamber music (or vocal accompaniment of a suitable standard), a concerto (complete, or a concert piece for soloist and orchestra). Singers may perform works intended for voice and orchestra (like arias from operas or oratorios) with piano. The programmes for choral and/or orchestral directing must consist of approved choral and/or orchestral repertoire. PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR IN MUSIC PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR IN MUSIC PhD(Music) 3 years 1965 M INFORMATION The PhD(Music) qualification is offered as a dissertation (MUST9100), or as five thematically related, publishable articles (MUSA9100), or as a portfolio of creative work culminating in a thesis (MUSP9100). The portfolio of creative work comprises of original compositions, or of five public performances, which forms a coherent whole with and culminates in a thesis. The thesis submitted for MUSP9100 shall not be less than words, and must be supported by the five performances or approved portfolio of compositions. There must be a clear and well-argued relation between the thesis and the public performances or compositions. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements for admission mentioned in General Information, candidates for the PhD(Music) must have a Master s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) that provides evidence of advanced research and/or creative skills. In the case of an application for the options MUST9100 or MUSA9100, the candidate must be able to submit a coherent and academically substantive draft research proposal. In the case of an application for the option MUSP9100, in addition to the requirements for MUST9100 and MUSA9100, the candidate must pass an audition for creative work, or, alternatively, submit a portfolio of creative output. 3. CURRICULUM Option 1: Dissertation NQF SEMESTER level MUST9100 Thesis: Music (PhD) Year module Option 2: Articles NQF SEMESTER level MUSA9100 Five thematically related, publishable articles Music (PhD) Year module Option 3: Structured NQF SEMESTER level MUSP9100 Thesis (An integrated study of creative and research work that culminates in a thesis) Music (PhD) Year module 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The concert programmes for Option 3 (MUSP9100) must be of a suitable musical and technical level, and must be submitted for prior approval and performed in public. Programme notes must display substantive content and must also be submitted for prior approval. Programmes for keyboard players and orchestral instrumentalists may include the following: chamber music (or vocal accompaniment of a suitable standard), a concerto (complete, or a concert piece for soloist and orchestra). Singers may perform works intended for voice and orchestra (like arias from operas or oratorios) with piano accompaniment. The programmes for choral and/or orchestral directing must consist of approved choral and/or orchestral repertoire. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

25 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR GENERAL HUMANITIES DEGREES 1. POSTGRADUATE DEGREES Postgraduate degrees are awarded in the following subjects: African Languages Afrikaans and Dutch Anthropology Art History and Visual Culture Business Management Criminology Economics English French Geography German Greek Hebrew History Latin Linguistics Philosophy Political Science Psychology South African Sign Language Sociology Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

26 ANTHROPOLOGY BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES WITH SPECIALISATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY BA Hons with specialisation in Anthropology 1 year 1500 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Besides the general admission requirements to the BA Honours, the following also applies: 1.1 Admission to the Honours degree in Anthropology depends on the approval of the academic head of department. 1.2 Students must have any three-year Baccalaureus degree with Anthropology at third-year level. If necessary, additional admission assessment might be required. Besides formal work assignments, students are required to participate in excursions, subject conferences, seminars and lectures by guest lecturers. 2. CURRICULUM The curriculum is compiled from: (a) (b) (c) One compulsory module (25% of the programme) which will be assessed by means of two three-hour examination papers. Two modules (25% of the programme), where students will select a module from a prescribed list. The modules will be assessed by means of two three-hour examination papers. The design and implementation of a research project (50% of the programme), which will be subject to formative and summative assessment. 2.1 Compulsory core modules ANTC6808 Advanced study of culture, history and methodology in Anthropology Compulsory research project ANTR6800 Research Report Anthropology Elective modules Students have to select two of the following modules in consultation with the head of the department. All the modules consist of 16 credits each. ANTM6814 Medical Anthropology 16 ANTE6834 Ecological Anthropology 16 ANTA6824 Anthropology of visual culture 16 ANTI6844 Cultural construction of identity 16 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

27 MAGISTER ARTIUM MAGISTER ARTIUM WITH SPECIALISATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY MA with specialisation in Anthropology 2 years 1700 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Subject to the requirements as presented in 1.4 under General information in this Rulebook, students may be admitted to the Master s degree in Anthropology if they have a BA Hons with specialisation in Anthropology. 1.2 Final admission of a candidate is subject to the approval of a written research proposal and the oral presentation thereof. 1.3 The decision on admission is subject to the results of the compulsory academic literacy test (TALPS). The weight of the test results will comprise 15% of the admission criteria, except where the language proficiency is so low (bottom 7,5% of the students) that it would be unethical to admit the candidate. 2. CURRICULUM Students select a research topic in consultation with the study leader and academic head of department and present research results in the form of: ANTH8900 Dissertation Anthropology (Research Masters) 180 or ANTA8900 Two related, publishable articles Anthropology (Research Masters) 180 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR WITH SPECIALISATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY PhD with specialisation in Anthropology 3 years 1960 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Subject to the requirements as set out in 1.4 under General Information in this Rulebook, students may be admitted to the doctorate in Anthropology if they have a Master s degree in Anthropology. 1.2 The final acceptance of a candidate is subject to the successful completion of an oral examination on applicable topics and themes. 1.3 The decision on admission is subject to the results of the compulsory academic literacy test (TALPS). The weight of the test results will comprise 15% of the admission criteria, except where the language proficiency is so low (bottom 7.5% of the students) that it would be unethical to admit the candidate. 2. CURRICULUM Students must write a thesis or at least five related, publishable articles on a research topic selected by the candidate in consultation with the promoter and the academic head of department. The thesis or articles must demonstrate independent, comprehensive research, which will make an original, scholarly contribution to the existing knowledge in the discipline. ANTH9100 Thesis Anthropology (PhD) 360 or ANTA9100 Five related, publishable articles Anthropology (PhD) 360 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

28 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT See the Rulebook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. CRIMINOLOGY BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES WITH SPECIALISATION IN CRIMINOLOGY BAHons with specialisation in Criminology 1 year 1500 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students may be admitted to the Honours degree in Criminology if they have: (i) A Bachelor's degree and 96 credits in Criminology; (ii) Passed the Bachelor's degree with an average mark of at least 60%; (iii) Obtained a mark of at least 65% in the research report for KRIM3744 or in an equivalent research report; (iv) Passed the remaining undergraduate Criminology modules with an average mark of at least 60%; Admission is subject to departmental approval on the basis of the admission requirements, sustained academic achievement standards at undergraduate level and, in cases where more than two years have elapsed since the awarding of the preliminary qualification, to selection criteria determined by the department. Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterrupted study records must apply to the academic head of the department; UFS students who have interrupted their studies and students from other universities must apply directly to the Student Academic Services division. 2. CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT The curriculum for the BAHons in Criminology must be compiled as follow: 2.1 Compulsory modules (64 credits) KRIM6814 Advanced criminological theory 16 KRIM6824 Advanced issues in Sentencing : A capita selecta 16 KRIM6844 Advanced Juvenile Delinquency Theory 16 KRIM6864 Advanced Victimology 16 Assessment: Each module is assessed in a three-hour written examination paper. Examination papers are subject to internal and external assessment. 2.2 Extended mini-dissertation (64 credits) KRIM6800 Research Report Criminology (Honours) 64 Assessment: The extended mini-dissertation is subject to internal and external assessment. Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook

29 MAGISTER ARTIUM MAGISTER ARTIUM WITH SPECIALISATION IN CRIMINOLOGY MA with specialisation in Criminology 1 year 1700 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students may be admitted to the Master's degree in Criminology if they have: (i) An Honours degree in Criminology; (ii) Passed the Honours degree with an average mark of at least 60%; (iii) Obtained a subminimum of at least 60% in each separate Honours module. (iv) Obtained a mark of at least 65% in the extended mini-dissertation for KRIM6800 or in an equivalent extended mini-dissertation. Admission is subject to departmental approval on the basis of the admission requirements, high academic standards at undergraduate and honours level and, in cases where more than two years have elapsed since the awarding of the preliminary qualification, to selection criteria determined by the department. Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterrupted study records must apply to the academic head of the department; UFS students who have interrupted their studies and students from other universities must apply directly to the Student Academic Services division. 2. CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT Students must write a dissertation on a topic chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the academic head of the department. The dissertation is subject to internal and external assessment. KRIM8900 Dissertation Criminology (Research Masters) 180 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR WITH SPECIALISATION IN CRIMINOLOGY PhD with specialisation in Criminology 2 years 1960 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students may be admitted to the Doctor's degree in Criminology if they have a Master's degree in Criminology and if they have passed the Master's degree with a mark of at least 65%. Admission is subject to departmental approval on the basis of the admission requirements, sustained high academic standards, a preliminary examination or any other selection criteria determined by the department. Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterrupted study records must apply to the academic head of the department; UFS students who have interrupted their studies and students from other universities must apply directly to the Student Academic Services division. 2. CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT Students must write a thesis on a topic chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the academic head of the department. The thesis is subject to internal and external assessment. KRIM9100 Thesis Criminology (PhD) 360 Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Rulebook