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Programme: MSocSci Development Studies

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Code	Faculty	Department
01253027	Faculty of Humanities	Department: Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies

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

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

Honours degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies or relevant honours degree
A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
An admissions essay may be required
An entrance/admissions examination may be required

Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Additional requirements

• It can be expected from prospective students to submit an admissions essay or to sit for an examination or do additional modules to enable them to reach the desired level of study.

• An acceptable level of language proficiency in English or Afrikaans is required.

• An approved research proposal is also required.

Core modules

GSO 851

Dissertation: Development Studies 851

Credits: 180.00

Module content:
A comprehensive report (100-150 pages) on an approved research project. Specialised knowledge of community development 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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