Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State
Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State
Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State
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Admission is subject to departmental approval on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>maintenance <strong>of</strong> high academic standards at <strong>the</strong> undergraduate and/orhonours level(s) and, in cases where more than two years have elapsedsince <strong>the</strong> awarding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> preliminary qualification, to selection criteriadetermined by <strong>the</strong> head <strong>of</strong> department. A final mark (pass mark) <strong>of</strong> atleast 60% in KRM728 is required to be admitted to <strong>the</strong> second year(KRM791) <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> structured degree.2. EXIT LEVELStudents who complete <strong>the</strong> first year <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> structured degree but whodo not go on to complete <strong>the</strong> second year, or who do not successfullycomplete <strong>the</strong> mini-dissertation, or who do not obtain a final mark (passmark) <strong>of</strong> at least 60% in KRM728, may exit with a B.A. Hons.(Criminology).3. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATION (256 credits)Students must choose one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> options below, and depending on <strong>the</strong>irchoice <strong>the</strong>y are assessed ei<strong>the</strong>r by dissertation or by <strong>the</strong> examination <strong>of</strong>course work [with three three-hour examinations (<strong>the</strong> first year) and a minidissertation(<strong>the</strong> second year)].4. OPTION 1: Degree by dissertationCODE MODULE CREDITSKRM700 Dissertation on an approved topic 1285. OPTION 2: Degree by coursework and mini-dissertation5.1 The first year (128 credits):Compulsory module (32 credits):CODE MODULE CREDITSKRM728 Methodology <strong>of</strong> Criminology and specific research 32methodsOption modules (96 credits): students must chose three modules from<strong>the</strong> table below in consultation with <strong>the</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> Department.34<strong>Postgraduate</strong> Calendar 2004 – Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Humanities