Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State

1. The course is offered on a part-time basis only, and is to be takenover two years.2. The lecturers concerned will specify the topics to be taught tostudents.ASSESSMENT1. Assessment will include internal assessment, external assessmentand moderation.2. The research component of the master's degree (seminars, minorresearch project or dissertation) must demonstrate autonomousresearch, independent judgement and insight.REG. B57PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR – HISTORYPh.D.Study code: 01960PREREQUISITES AND INFORMATION (240 credits)In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to doctoral study1. Admission to the Ph.D. in History is subject to the approval of thehead of department.2. Students must hold a master's degree in History or any othermaster's degree. In the latter case, an additional evaluation foradmission may be required.CURRICULUMA thesis (course code GES900) on a research topic chosen by thecandidate in consultation with the supervisor. The thesis mustdemonstrate independent, penetrating research which will make anoriginal scholarly contribution to existing knowledge in the discipline.ASSESSMENTThe degree will be awarded after successful completion andassessment of the thesis by a panel of internal and external examiners.39Postgraduate Calendar 2004 – Faculty of the Humanities