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Programme: MA Philosophy

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Code	Faculty
01250189	Faculty of Humanities

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

Contact:

Prof AB Hofmeyr
[email protected]

+27 (0)124202702

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

An appropriate honours degree in Philosophy with an average of at least 65%.

Additional requirements

• An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is a requisite.

• An approved research proposal is required.

Minimum credits: 180

Core modules

FIL 890

Dissertation: Philosophy 890

Credits: 180.00

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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