Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State

1.6 The M.A. and M.Soc.Sc. degreesStudents generally have a choice between (1) a two-year structuredM.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. require studentsto select and study courses for examination, and to research and write amini-dissertation. In general, students can register for the structuredM.A./M.Soc.Sc. degree immediately after completing the B.A./B.Soc.Sc.degree, with the B.A.Hons./B.Soc.Sc.Hons. degree as an "exit" at theend of the first year. (2) The M.A./M.Soc.Sc. by dissertation requiresstudents to write a substantial research essay on a topic agreed uponwith the Head of Department or a supervisor he appoints. In certaincourses a number of articles published in accredited journals isaccepted instead of a dissertation.As the specific requirements of courses differ, students must acquaintthemselves carefully with the requirements of the course they choose.1.7 The Ph.D. degreeUnless otherwise specified, a Doctorate is awarded to a M.A./M.Soc.Sc.graduate who writes a research thesis of noteworthy substance. Incertain courses a body of published or publishable articles is acceptedinstead of a thesis. Students must acquaint themselves with the specificrequirements of their course.1.8 The following postgraduate qualifications may be awarded in theFaculty:Letters and Min. duration Abbreviation StudyPhilosophy of studies codeHONOURS DEGREESBaccalaureus ArtiumHonores ............................................ 1 yr B.A.Hons. ................................ 01500Baccalaureus Artium Honores(Culture Studies) ..................................... 1 yr B.A.Hons. (Culture Studies) ........ 01501Baccalaureus Artium Honores(Language Studies) ................................. 1 yr B.A.Hons. (Language Studies) .... 01502Baccalaureus Artium HonoresB.A.Hons.(Human Movement Science) ..................... 1 yr (Human Movement Science) . ..... 0150410Postgraduate Calendar 2004 – Faculty of the Humanities