Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State

2. M.A. DEGREE BY DISSERTATIONStudents with an Honours degree or an equivalent qualification mayacquire the Master's degree by submitting a dissertation carrying 128credits (ACS700).3. M.A. DEGREE BY STRUCTURED COURSE3.1 The first year (128 credits)Students must take the following four modules:CODE MODULE CREDITSACS701 Development and Underdevelopment in Africa 32ACS702 Historical and Political Environment in Africa 32ACS703 Environment and Resources of Africa 32ACS704 Research Methodology and Project Structuring 323.2 The second year (128 credits)Students must choose one of the specialist fields below. Each specialistfield requires students to take two modules (32 credits each) and write amini-dissertation (64 credits).Specialist fields:Relevant codesAgricultural Economics in AfricaALE718; ALE728; ALE791Political Restructuring and Regime Politics APH718; APH728; APH791Urban and Rural Development in Africa ASL718; ASL728; ASL791Tourism and Eco-Tourism in Africa ATE718; ATE728; ATE791Land issues and Culture in AfricaAGK718; AGK728; AGK791Africa Identities and Renaissance AIR718; AIR728; AIR791Capita SelectaACS718; ACS728; ACS791REG. B74PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR – AFRICA STUDIESPh.D.Study code: 01960CURRICULUMStudents must write a thesis (course code ACS900) on a topic chosen inconsultation with the supervisor and the Head of Department.53Postgraduate Calendar 2004 – Faculty of the Humanities