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Programme: MA Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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Code	Faculty	Department
01252133	Faculty of Humanities	Department: Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 180	NQF level: 09

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (NQF level 8) or BAHons Augmentative and Alternative Communication degree or relevant honours degree provided that sufficient background in severe communication disability and research is evident, in which case an admissions examination may be required
A weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level of the previous relevant qualification
A weighted average of at least 65% in the research module of the previous qualification

Additional requirements

An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is required.
An approved research proposal is also required.

Core modules

AAK 890

Dissertation: AAC 890

Credits: 180.00

Module content:
A dissertation based on independent research on a topic related to the field of augmentative and alternative communication, selected in collaboration with a supervisor. The dissertation should be based on an approved research proposal and ethics clearance. Use of computer programs for data analysis and report writing is required.

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