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Programme: MA (Philosophy)


 
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Code Faculty Department
01250189 Faculty of Humanities Department: Philosophy
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Admission requirements

  1. Honours degree in Philosophy or relevant honours degree
  2. A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree

Additional requirements

  • An acceptable level of profi­ciency in English is a requisite.
  • An approved research proposal is required.

Core modules

  • Module content:

    A comprehensive report (100-150 pages) on an approved research project. Specialised knowledge of philosophy as discipline, the analysis, transformation, and evaluation of abstract data and concepts, and the creation of appropriate responses to resolve contextual abstract problems. Planning, resourcing, and managing processes within broad parameters and functions. Complete accountability for achieving, and evaluating personal and/or group output. Entry to doctoral and further research education, and to research-based occupations.

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