FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE RULE BOOK 2013 FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Dean: Prof. L.J.S. Botes 106 Flippie Groenewoud Building Telephone: Fax:

2 OFFICIAL ADDRESS FOR ENQUIRIES: Correspondence with regard to academic matters should be addressed to: The Faculty Manager University of the Free State Faculty of the Humanities P.O. Box 339 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 Telephone: Fax:

3 RULE BOOK FACULTIES Humanities Law Agriculture and Natural Sciences Economic and Management Sciences Education Health Sciences Theology N.B.: Copies of the individual sections of the Calendar (as above), including the General Calendar, are available on request from the Registrar: Academic Student Services. 2

4 CONTENTS Academic Staff... 8 Contact Details Postgraduate courses: General Information General University Regulations Faculty Regulations Degrees offered General admission requirements to postgraduate courses B.A. Honours and B.Soc.Sc. Honours degrees M.A. and M.Soc.Sc. degrees Ph.D. degree Postgraduate qualifications awarded in the Faculty of the Humanities Postgraduate Programme for the Arts Drama and Theatre Arts B.A.Hons. (Drama and Theatre Arts) M.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts) Ph.D. (Drama and Theatre Arts) Art History and Visual Culture Studies B.A.Hons. (Art History and Visual Culture Studies) M.A. (Art History and Visual Culture Studies) Ph.D. (Art History and Visual Culture Studies) Fine Arts M.A. (Fine Arts) Ph.D. (Fine Arts) Music B.Mus. Honours M.Mus Ph.D. (Music) Postgraduate Programme for General Humanities Degrees List of postgraduate degrees

5 B.A.Hons. (Anthropology) M.A. (Anthropology) Ph.D. (Anthropology) B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Business Management) B.A.Hons. (Criminology) M.A. (Criminology) Ph.D. (Criminology) B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Economics) B.A.Hons. (Geography) M.A. (Geography) Ph.D. (Geography) B.A.Hons. (History) M.A. (History) Ph.D. (History) B.A.Hons. (Philosophy) M.A. (Philosophy) Ph.D. (Philosophy) B.A.Hons. (Political Science) M.A. (Political Science) Ph.D. (Political Science) B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Psychology) B.A.Hons. (Sociology) M.A. (Sociology) Ph.D. (Sociology)

6 B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Theology) Postgraduate Programme for Africa Studies B.A.Hons. (Africa Studies) M.A. (Africa Studies) Ph.D. (Africa Studies) Postgraduate Programme for Gender Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies M.A. (Gender Studies) Postgraduate Programme for Communication Professions B.A. Honours (Communication Science) with specialisation in Media Studies and Journalism B.A. Honours (Communication Science) with specialisation in Corporate and Marketing Communication B.A. Honours (Communication Science) with specialisation in Leadership Communication M.A. (Communication Science): Media Studies and Journalism M.A. (Communication Science): Corporate and Marketing Communication M.A. (Communication Science) Ph.D Postgraduate Programme for Languages B.A. Honours (African Languages) M.A. (African Languages) Ph.D. (African Languages) B.A. Honours (Afrikaans and Dutch) M.A. (Afrikaans and Dutch) Ph.D. (Afrikaans and Dutch)

7 B.A. Honours (English) M.A. (English) Ph.D. (English) B.A. Honours (French) M.A. (French) Ph.D. (French) B.A. Honours (German) M.A. (German) Ph.D. (German) B.A. Honours (Greek) M.A. (Greek) Ph.D. (Greek) B.A.Hons. (Hebrew) M.A. (Hebrew) Ph.D. (Hebrew) B.A. Honours (Latin) M.A. (Latin) Ph.D. (Latin) B.A. Honours (Linguistics) M.A. (Linguistics) Ph.D. (Linguistics) B.A. Honours (Sign Language) M.A. (Sign Language) Postgraduate Programme for Language Practice Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice B.A. Honours (Language Practice) M.A. (Language Practice) Ph.D. (Language Practice) Postgraduate Programme in Governance and Political Transformation Postgraduate Diploma in Governance and Political Transformation Masters in Governance and Political Transformation

8 Ph.D. (Governance and Political Transformation) Postgraduate Programme for Human Movement Science B.A. Honours (Human Movement Science) M.A. (Human Movement Science) Ph.D. (Human Movement Science) Postgraduate Programme for General Social Science B.Soc.Sc. Honours Honours Programme in Psychology M.Soc.Sc Master s Programme in Psychology M.Soc.Sc. (Clinical Psychology) M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling Psychology) Ph.D Postgraduate Programme for the Social Services Professions Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services M. (Social Work) Ph.D. (Social Work)

9 ACADEMIC STAFF * Indicates Head of Department / Departmental Chairperson Dean Prof. L.J.S. Botes African Languages *Prof. M.A. Moleleki, Dr E.N. Malete, Dr E. Mohatlane, Dr A.S. Motsei, Mr B.D. Letlala, Mr D.P. Thulo, Ms M.A. Dladla, Ms M.S. Mensele Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French *Prof. H.P. van Coller, Prof. N. Morgan (French), Prof. A. van Niekerk, Dr J.P.C. van den Berg (German), Dr A. van Jaarsveld, Dr M. Human-Nel, Mr S.E. Thebele, Ms M.A. Marcinkowski (French), Ms I. Smuts (German), Ms C. Swart, Mr B. Senekal, Ms E. Bernard Anthropology *Prof. P.A. Erasmus, Dr P. Esterhuyse, Mr J. Serekoane, Ms S. du Plooy Centre for Africa Studies *Prof. H. Hudson, Dr S. Cawood Centre for Health Systems Research & Development *Prof. J.C. Heunis, Dr. M.C. Engelbrecht, Dr. N.G. Kigozi, Dr. A.H.M. Rau, Me. N. Jacobs, Me. E. Janse van Rensburg-Bonthuyzen, Mr. A.P. Janse van Rensburg Classical and Near Eastern Studies *Prof. J.C. Zietsman, Prof. C.L. Miller-Naudé, Prof. J.A. Naudé, Ms A. Machin Communication Science *Prof. J.C. de Wet, Dr M. Krige, Dr D. Mulder, Ms E.J.S. Coetzee, Ms E. Engelbrecht, Ms E. Lombard, Ms W. Marais, Ms M.E. Linström, Ms L. De Lange Criminology *Ms H. Foster, Mr A.W. Calitz, Ms L. Coetzee, Mr A.R. Phillips 8

10 Drama and Theatre Arts *Prof. N.J. Luwes, Prof. C. Dumas, Dr P.A. Venter, Mr D.B. Cloete, Mr T. Heydenrych, Mr G.M. Manenye, Ms K. Lekalake English Prof. M.M. Raftery, Prof. H.J. Strauss, Dr S.I. Brokensha, Dr M. Brooks, Dr S.T. Modesto, Dr N. Nyika, Dr G. Samiselo, Mr M.S. Conradie, Mr S.S. Maqubu, Mr Z.M. Msimanga, Mr B. Naidoo, Ms C.A. Els, Ms J.G. Henning, Ms M.M.G. Lovisa, Ms N. Mafisa Exercise and Sport Sciences *Prof. H.J. Bloemhoff, Dr M.W. Brüssow, Dr F.F. Coetzee, Dr M.C. Opperman, Mr R. Schoeman, Ms B.A. Coetzee, Ms M. de Milander, Ms A. Buys, Mr M. Nicholls Fine Arts *Mr B. Botma, Ms J. Allen-Spies, Ms C.I. von Solms History *Prof. A. Wessels, Dr M.M. Oelofse, Dr J.S. Rademeyer, Dr J-A. Stemmet, Dr C.M. Twala, Mr B.H. Kompi History of Art *Prof. E.S. Human Linguistics and Language Practice *Prof. L.T. du Plessis, Prof. A, Weideman, Dr J. Marais, Dr M.M. Mwaniki, Ms M. Kriel, Ms X du Toit, Ms M. van Rooyen Odeion School of Music *Prof. N.G.J. Viljoen, Prof. G.F. Barz, Prof. M. Viljoen, Dr F.M.A de Villiers, Dr P. Loeb van Zuilenburg, Mr J.N. Beukes Mr D.J. Cilliers, Ms S. de Kock Mr H.H. Huyssen, Ms K.B. Malan, Ms J-L. Moolman, Mr L.J. Phillip, Ms G.G. Pretorius, Ms M. Thom Wium, Ms A. van der Westhuizen, Mr P. van Heerden Philosophy *Prof. P.N.J. Duvenage, Prof. P.J. Visagie, Ms H.M. Cawood Political Studies and Governance *Prof. T.G. Neethling, Prof. H. Solomon, Dr A. Amtaika, Mr E. Coetzee, Mr M.S. Mthombeni, Mr P.A. Schoeman, Mr J.A. Smiles, Mr A. van Zyl, Ms M.P. Choane 9

11 *Dr T. Coetzee (Programme in Governance and Political Transformation) Psychology *Prof. K.G.F. Esterhuyse, Prof. J.P. Fouché, Dr A.A. George, Dr P. Naidoo, Dr L. Naudé, Dr.L. Nel, Dr F.N. Tadi, Dr R. van der Watt, Ms A. Botha, Ms S. Burger Ms K. de Villiers, Ms A Khanye, Ms I Kruger, Mr M.A. Malebo, Ms A Potgieter, Ms. A. Sharp, Mr H. Taylor, Ms M. van Dijk Social Work *Dr R.P. Reyneke, Dr A.E. Böning, Dr S.B. Ferreira, Dr A.C.S. Keet, Mr C. van Wyk, Ms M.C. Esau, Mrs. C. Gaitskill Sociology *Dr S.Z. Matebesi, Prof. J.K. Coetzee, Prof. A.J. Pelser, Dr E.J. Crause, Dr K. de Wet, Dr N. Redelinghuys, Mr G. Magaiza, Mr K.D. Nena, Ms L. Ackermann, Ms N.L. Velelo South African Sign Language *Dr P.A.O. Akach Unit for Professional Training and Service in the Behavioural Sciences (UNIBS) *Prof. A.A. Grobler, Dr S.P. Walker 10

12 CONTACT DETAILS (Departmental Chairpersons) African Languages Prof MA Moleleki Telephone: Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French Prof HP van Coller Telephone: Anthropology Prof PA Erasmus Telephone: 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 Classical and Near Estern Studies Prof JC Zietsman Telephone: zietsmanjc@ufs.ac.za Communication Science Prof JC de Wet Telephone: dewetjc@ufs.ac.za Criminology Ms H Foster Telephone: fosterh@ufs.ac.za Drama and Theatre Arts Prof NJ Luwes Telephone: luwes@ufs.ac.za English Prof HJ Strauss (acting) Telephone: StraussHJ@ufs.ac.za Exercise and Sport Sciences Prof HJ Bloemhoff Telephone: bloemhj@ufs.ac.za Fine Arts Mr B Botma Telephone: botmab@ufs.ac.za History Prof A Wessels Telephone: wesselsa@ufs.ac.za History of Art Prof ES Human Telephone: humane@ufs.ac.za Linguistics and Language Practice Prof LT du Plessis Telephone: dplesslt@ufs.ac.za Odeion School of Music Prof NGJ Viljoen Telephone: viljoenngj@ufs.ac.za 11

13 Philosophy Prof PNJ Duvenage Telephone: Political Studies and Governance Prof TG Neethling Telephone: Psychology Prof KGF Esterhuyse Telephone: Social Work Dr RP Reyneke Telephone: Sociology Dr SZ Matebesi Telephone: South African Sign Language Dr PAO Akach Telephone: 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 Ms N Lake Telephone: laken@ufs.ac.za 12

14 POSTGRADUATE COURSES: GENERAL INFORMATION N.B. It is important that students know the general University regulations and the Faculty regulations that apply to their studies. 1.1 General University Regulations The general University regulations that apply to all students and faculties are set out in the University Calendar Book. 1.2 Faculty Regulations Faculty regulations 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 (B.A.Hons.), Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae Honores (B.Soc.Sc.Hons.), (2) Magister Artium (M.A.), Magister Societatis Scientiae (M.Soc.Sc.), and (3) Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.). 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 Head of Department. Some departments require a mark of at least 65% in the preliminary degree. 1.5 The B.A.Hons. and B.Soc.Sc.Hons. degrees Unless otherwise specified, the B.A.Hons. and B.Soc.Hons. degrees are a one-year fulltime 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 mini-dissertation. The specific details of each course differ, and students must acquaint themselves carefully with the requirements of the course they choose. 13

15 1.6 The M.A. and M.Soc.Sc. degrees Students generally have a choice between (1) a two-year structured M.A. and M.Soc.Sc. and (2) an M.A./M.Soc.Sc. by dissertation. (1) The two-year, full-time, structured M.A./M.Soc.Sc. requires students to select and study courses for examination, and to research and write a mini-dissertation. (2) The M.A./M.Soc.Sc. by dissertation requires students to write a substantial research essay on a topic agreed upon with the Head of Department or a supervisor he appoints. In certain courses, a number of 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 Ph.D. degree Unless otherwise specified, a Doctorate is awarded to an MA/MSocSc graduate who writes a research thesis of noteworthy substance. In certain courses, a body of publishable articles is accepted instead of a thesis. Students must acquaint themselves with the specific requirements of their course. 14

16 1.8 The following postgraduate qualifications may be awarded in the Faculty: HONOURS DEGREES Minimum duration of studies Abbreviation Study Baccalaureus Artium Honores... 1 year B.A.Hons Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Africa Studies)... 1 year (Africa Studies) Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Language Practice) (Language Practice) General... 1 year General Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Human Movement Science)... 1 year (Human Movement Science) Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Communication Science): (Communication Science): Media Studies and Journalism... 1 year Media Studies and Journalism Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Communication Science): (Communication Science): Corporate and Marketing Corporate and Marketing Communication... 1 year Communication Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Communication Science)... 1 year (Communication Science) Leadership Communication... Leadership Communication Baccalaureus Artium Honres B.A.Hons. (Drama and Theatre Arts)... 1 year (Drama and Theatre Arts) Baccalaureus Musicae Honores... 1 year B.Mus.Hons

17 Letters and Philosophy MASTERS' DEGREES Degree Description Minimum Duration of Studies Study Magister Artium Dissertation 1 year 1700 Magister Artium Structured 2 years 1700 Magister Artium (Gender Studies) Structured 1 year 1741 Magister Artium (Communication Sciences): Dissertation 1 year 1739 Media Studies and Journalism Magister Artium (Communication Sciences): Corporate and Marketing Communication Dissertation 1 year 1738 Magister Artium (Communication Science) Dissertation 1 year 1742 Magister Artium (Human Movement Science) Dissertation 1 year 1707 Magister Artium (Africa Studies) Dissertation 1 year 1846 Magister Artium (Africa Studies) Structured 2 years 1847 Magister Artium (Drama and Theatre Arts) Dissertation 1 year 1850 Magister Artium (Drama and Theatre Arts) Structured 2 years 1711 Magister Artium (Language Practice) (Translation) Magister Artium (Language Practice) (Interpreting) Magister Artium (Language Practice) (Language Management) Structured or Dissertation Structured or Dissertation Structured or Dissertation 2 years years years 1717 Magister Artium (Language Practice) Dissertation 2 years 1848 Magister Artium (History) Dissertation 1 year 1830 Magister Artium (History) Structured 2 years 1831 Magister Artium (Hebrew) Dissertation 1 year 1721 Magister Artium (Hebrew) Structured 2 years 1721 Magister Musicae Dissertation 1 year 1856 Magister Musicae Structured 1 year 1857 Magister Artium (Fine Arts) Structured 2 years 1790 Magister Artium (Clinical Psychology) Structured 2 years 1800 Magister Artium (Counselling Psychology) Structured 2 years 1810 Masters in Governance and Political Transformation Structured 2 years

18 Letters and Philosophy DOCTORATES Minimum duration of studies Abbreviation Study Philosophiae Doctor... 2 years Ph.D Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D. (Governance and Political (Governance and Political Transformation)... 2 years Transformation) Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D. (Language Practice)... 2 years (Language Practice) Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D. (Music)... 2 years (Music) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Study Postgraduate Diploma (Language Practice): 1 year P.D.L.P. (i) Translation (ii) Interpreting (iii) Language Management Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies Postgraduate Diploma (Governance and Political Transformation) Social Sciences HONOURS DEGREES Minimum duration of studies Abbreviation Study Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae Honores... 1 year B.Soc.Sc.Hons

19 Social Sciences MASTERS' DEGREES Degree Description Minimum Duration of Studies Study Magister Societatis Scientiae Dissertation 1 year 2700 Magister Societatis Scientiae Structured 2 years 2700 Master s degree in Social Work Dissertation 2 years 2714 Master s degree in Social Work Structured 2 years 2713 Magister Societatis Scientiae (Clinical Psychology) Structured 2 years 2730 Magister Societatis Scientiae (Counselling Psychology) Structured 2 years 2740 Social Sciences DOCTORATE Minimum duration of studies Abbreviation Study Philosophiae Doctor... 2 years Ph.D POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Study Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services 1 year PGD Social Services

20 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR THE ARTS DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES Qualification BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES (DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS) Abbreviation BA Hons (Drama and Theatre Arts) Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 1 year 1511 M INFORMATION In the theoretical modules chosen students must focus on one field of specialty in the study. The qualification is conducted on the basis 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 Head of Department. 2.2 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 will be unethical to admit the candidate. 19

21 3. CURRICULUM 3.1 Compulsory core modules DRM691 Research methodology 16 DRP601 Theatre Practice (Practical) Elective modules Students must choose three theoretical modules from the table. DRM601 African Theatre (Theoretical) 24 DRM602 Contemporary Theatre Philosophy (Theoretical) 24 DRM603 Current Theatre Trends (Theoretical) 24 DRM604 International Theatre (Theoretical) 24 DRM605 Technical aspects of the Theatre (Theoretical) 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. 20

22 MAGISTER ARTIUM Qualification MAGISTER ARTIUM (DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS) Abbreviation MA (Drama and Theatre Arts) Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 1 year 1711 M INFORMATION The M.A. (Drama and Theater Arts degree can be obtained through a dissertation. Students must agree upon a topic with the Head of Department or a supervisor (appointed by the 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 Head of Department. The study must be planned in conjunction with the Head of Department. If a student has already obtained an appropriate BA Hons qualification, the student can enter the MA (Drama and Theatre Arts) course. 3. CURRICULUM DRM700 Dissertation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ASSESSMENT Students are assessed by means of a dissertation. 21

23 PHILOSOPIAE DOCTOR Qualification PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR Abbreviation PhD with specialisation in Drama and Theatre Arts Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 2 years 1960 M INFORMATION The Ph.D. (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree can obtain through a thesis. Students must agree upon a topic with the Head of Department or a supervisor (appointed by the Head of Department), and must produce a thesis of merit. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the general University regulations for admission to the Ph.D. degree, students must also comply with the following prerequisites: To be admitted to the Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre Arts, candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: an M.A. in Drama and Theatre Arts; any appropriate master's qualification, subject to preliminary assessment and/or additional study, to be determined in consultation with the Head of Department. 3. CURRICULUM DRM900 Thesis ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ASSESSMENT Students are assessed by means of a thesis. 22

24 ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES Qualification BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES Abbreviation BA Hons with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture studies Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 1 year 1500 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a B.A. (Fine Arts) degree or any suitable bachelor s degree, subject to preliminary evaluation and/or additional study as agreed in consultation with the Departmental Chairperson. The pass grade of the degree must be 65% or more. Candidates may only register after their admission and selection of modules have been approved by the Departmental Chairperson. 2. CURRICULUM 2.1 Compulsory core modules Candidates must select two modules from those listed below in consultation with the Departmental Chairperson and involved lecturers. KGK601 Aesthetic theory and philosophy 32 KGK602 Objects and processes of display and reception 32 KGK603 Visual art and gender 32 KGK604 The city: exploring imaginary spaces 32 KGK605 Images and meta-discourses 32 KGK606 Translating Africa 32 23

25 KGK607 Photography, film and digital imaging 32 KGK608 Visual story-telling Compulsory research project KGK691 Mini Dissertation ASSESSMENT Candidates write a research essay (mini dissertation) (64 credits) and two examination papers (32 credits each). 24

26 MAGISTER ARTIUM Qualification MAGISTER ARTIUM Abbreviation MA with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture studies Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 1 year 1700 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a B.A. Honours degree in Art History or Visual Culture Studies or any appropriate B.A. Honours qualification, subject to preliminary assessment and/or additional study, decided on in consultation with the Departmental Chairperson. The pass grade for the honours degree must be 65% or more. Candidates may register for the degree only after the Departmental Chairperson has approved their admission and choice of curriculum. 2. CURRICULUM Candidates must select ONE of the following options: Option 1 KGK700 Dissertation 180 Option 2 KGK702 Two related, publishable articles on an approved research topic

27 PHILOSOPIAE DOCTOR Qualification PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR Abbreviation PhD with specialisation in Art History and Visual Culture studies Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 2 years 1960 M ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the general University regulations 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 Departmental Chairperson. 2. CURRICULUM Candidates must select ONE of the following options: Option 1 KGK900 A thesis on an approved research topic 360 Option 2 KGK905 Five related, publishable articles on an approved research topic

28 FINE ARTS MAGISTER ARTIUM (FINE ARTS) Qualification MAGISTER ARTIUM (FINE ARTS) Abbreviation MA (FA) Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 2 years 1790 M INFORMATION The Master s degree in Fine Arts is considered a cohesive research project which 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. 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the admission requirements as stipulated in 1.4. under the heading General Information, the following is required: The candidate must hold a four-year B.A. (FA) 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 option and 60% for the mini dissertation option. Alternative admission routes, such as recognition of prior learning 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. 27

29 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 Head of Department/Departmental Chair, on advice by 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 XMV700 A dissertation (90 credits) aligned with creative 180 studio research (90 credits) XMV791 A dissertation (minimum of 60 credits) based 180 on creative studio research (120 credits) 28

30 PHILOSOPIAE DOCTOR Qualification PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR Abbreviation PhD with specialisation in Fine Arts Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 2 years 1960 M INFORMATION The doctorate in Fine Arts is a research degree which 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 Head of Department/Departmental Chair, on advice by the postgraduate committee. In certain instances an oral examination on a prescribed reading list could be requested. 3. CURRICULUM XDP900 Thesis

31 MUSIC BACCALAUREUS MUSICAE HONORES Qualification BACCALAUREUS MUSICAE HONORES Abbreviation B Mus Hons Min. study Study Programme NQF level Total credits 1 year 1540 M ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE In addition to the requirements for admission mentioned in General Information, students must have gained at least 60% in all music theoretical and practical modules in the second and third years of study of B.Mus. or B.A. (Mus.). Students who wish to take Performing Art as their specialisation module must have gained at least 65% in Practical Music Study at level A, or 70% in Practical Music Study at level B in the third year of their B.Mus. or B.A. (Music) degrees. Students who do not comply with this requirement but who still wish to take Performing Art may audition. 2. CONTINUOUS AND SUMMATIVE EVALUATION The practical and theoretical work of students is evaluated continuously by means appropriate to the different modules. The summative evaluation of students' performance skills, musicality, and theoretical knowledge, likewise, is by means appropriate to the different practical and theoretical aspects of each module. 3. CURRICULUM The curriculum comprises (1) compulsory modules and (2) electives 30

32 3.1 Compulsory modules CSA608* Capita Selecta for students who chose RIM609 or SMS or MOP609 as specialisation module CSA604** Capita Selecta for students who chose MUK609 as 16 specialisation module MUE692 A mini-dissertation on an approved topic 40 * CSA608: Introduction to Research Methodology; and any three of: Philosophy of Music Psychology of Music Sociology of Music Music Theory Ethnomusicology Performance Practice **CSA604: 1. Introduction to Research Methodology; and 2. any one of the options as in 2 of CSA Electives Students must take any one of the following six specialisation options: Option 1 RIM609 Readings in Musicology 36 MMG614 History of Music Subject Education 16 Option 2 SMS609 Systematic Music Studies 36 MTP614 Music Theory Pedagogy 16 Option 3 MOP609 Music Education and Practice 36 OMT614 Teaching Media and Music Technology 16 Option 4* MUK609 Performing Art 36 MUK604 Performing Art 16 REP614 Repertoire 16 Option 5* KRL609 Choral Directing 36 REP614 Repertoire 16 31