UNAM Master of Arts in Performing Arts
Degree
Master of Arts
Introduction
The MA (Performing Arts) programme offers various options to obtain a postgraduate qualification in the performing arts. A variety of options, related to performance, teaching, culture and research is offered and are dependent on the choice of the student after consultation with the Department. This programme is recommended and appropriate for all performing arts practitioners.
Curriculum Structure
The MA (Performing Arts) programme consist s of two parts. In the first year, students will complete an academic coursework course and examination. In the second year, students will write a research thesis.
Admission Criteria
- To qualify for admission to the MA (Performing Arts) programme, a candidate must normally be in possession of the any of the following qualifications with a final mark in the major(s) of that qualification which complies with the University’s regulations regarding admission to postgraduate studies:
- a recognised four-year Bachelor’s degree
- a recognised Honours degree
- a recognised postgraduate diploma
- a recognised qualification e quivalent to the above
- Students who wish to register for the MA (Performing Arts) programme should apply in writing to the Head of Department before 31 October of the year preceding intended registration
- The right of admission rests with the Department, Faculty and Senate
- Students who are admitted to the MA (Performing Arts) programme may be required to do additional Courses, before or together with the programme.
- Students will not be allowed to major in fields for which their previous qualifications do not qualify them
Duration of Study
The minimum period of registration for the MA (Performing Arts) programme is two (2) years full-time or part-time.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| The Research Process |
| Qualitative Research Design |
| Performance and Research |
| Creative Research Design |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| Seminars and Presentations |
| Writing Proposals, Reports and Publishing |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Thesis |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Thesis |
Candidates must complete a thesis on a topic selected in consultation with the Department, subject to the general regulations for Master’s degree studies at the University. Candidates will undertake advanced studies and research under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate. After consultation with the supervisor, the candidate must submit the thesis to Senate for approval. Such a thesis should constitute an application of the methods of research and some contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the performing arts. A candidate may be required to attend a course or Courses approved by Senate relating to research methods.