Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State

The examination and the assignment count 50% each with respectto the calculation of the final module marks.A sub-minimum of 40% must be obtained in the examination for thecandidate to pass the module.Dissertations are subjected to internal and/or external evaluation.EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME (Subject to approval)After the successful completion of the first year (8 modules) it is possiblefor a student to qualify for a postgraduate diploma in Governance andpolitical transformation. This is only applicable to students not interestedin completing the second year of the Masters qualification.In cases where students want to complete the Masters course afterobtaining a post graduate diploma in a few years time, the following isapplicable: Re-admission only after assessment of the academic performanceof a candidate. Preference will be given to students already in the program if thereare too many students. Another two modules (value 32 credits) must be completed.Second Year A course in Methodology, MGT721, (16 credits) has to becompleted. Only students who successfully completed six courses(including the four compulsory courses) in the first year, will be admittedto the second year of the said course. Examination will take placeduring June/July or November/January. A Research Proposal, MGT722 (16 credits) must be completed andpresented for evaluation. MGT723 (Scientific skills) and MGT724 (Governance skills) of 16credits each must be successfully completed. Assignments areoptional for these two courses. Examinations will take place eitherJune/July or November/January of the specific year. A Dissertation, MGT791 (64 credits) as an outcome of the researchproposal (MGT722) must be successfully completed.CREDITS COMPILATIONFirst Year8 x 16 = 128 credits96Postgraduate Calendar 2004 – Faculty of the Humanities