St Augustine College of South Africa Admission Requirements 2024-2025
The College has the power to confer degrees and certificates.
No degree, diploma, or certificate shall be conferred by the College on any person who has not attended as a student of the College for such period and satisfied such other requirements as may be determined by Senate.
The College has the power to determine its admission policy, entrance requirements in respect of specific qualifications, the number of students that may be admitted for a particular qualification, curriculum, course or module, and the manner of their selection, subject to the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997.
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student or a candidate for a degree or certificate shall lodge an application on the College’s application form, with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her qualifications and any other information that Senate may require. Proof of payment of the Application Fee must accompany the application form.
Senate’s discretion to admit a student
Admission of a person as a student or a candidate for any degree or certificate into any year of study or any constituent part of any degree or certificate, shall be at the discretion of Senate.
Eligibility to register as an undergraduate student at the College
A person who wishes to register as a candidate for an undergraduate degree at the College must have qualified for admission in one of the ways set out hereunder, unless Senate decides otherwise in an exceptional case. In addition, he or she must also have met any further admission requirements that may be prescribed in the rules for that qualification.
Matriculation (for applicants who matriculated prior to April 2008)
The minimum requirement for admission as a student for a degree of Bachelor is matriculation in the form of university entrance examination or a matriculation endorsement from Umalusi or the granting of complete or conditional matriculation exemption by Universities South Africa.
Certificate of conditional exemption on recommendation of Senate
An applicant must be issued with a certificate of conditional exemption by the Matriculation Board if the applicant, in the opinion of Senate, has demonstrated, in a selection process approved by Senate, that he or she is suitable for admission to the College. Where Senate certifies that the holder of a certificate of conditional exemption issued in terms of this paragraph has completed the normal requirements of the curriculum for the first year of study of any qualification, Universities South Africa must issue a certificate of complete exemption to him or her, dated from the first day in January of the year in which the first degree credit was obtained. An applicant may be registered for a course under this rule only if places are available on that course.
Certificate of ordinary conditional exemption
An applicant who has been issued a conditional exemption from the matriculation examination, and who has one outstanding requirement for complete exemption, may be admitted as a student for a degree of Bachelor provided that he or she fulfils that outstanding requirement in the first year of study as prescribed by Universities South Africa.
Mature age conditional exemption
An applicant who has been issued with a mature age conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by virtue of being over the age of 23 years or 45* years (see *Note below) as the case may be, may be admitted as a student for the degree of Bachelor on condition that he or she fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate degree within the period stipulated by Senate. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.
[*Note: for the purposes of mature age conditional exemption, the Matriculation Board distinguishes between applicants aged between 23 – 44 years and applicants aged 45 years or older. Further details regarding mature age conditional exemption are available from Universities South Africa.]
Holder of a three-year diploma
An applicant who has passed school Grade 12, but who did not obtain a matriculation exemption, and who has completed a three-year diploma from a university, technikon, teachers’ training college, nursing college or a franchised or associated technical or community college recognised by Senate for this purpose may be admitted as a candidate for a degree of Bachelor on condition that he or she fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate degree within the period stipulated by Senate. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.
Immigrant conditional exemption
Subject to Rule G.8 (Proficiency in English) a person who has resided in South Africa for less than five years and who has been issued with a conditional matriculation exemption by reason of not having passed a second language at higher grade in the school-leaving examination at a South African school, may be admitted as a student for the degree of Bachelor, on condition that he or she completes a second language course at higher grade or university level within the period stipulated by Senate. The qualification cannot be awarded until this condition has been fulfilled.
An applicant from a foreign country who has been issued a conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by Universities South Africa may be admitted as a student for the degree of Bachelor on condition that he or she fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate degree within the period stipulated by Senate. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.
A person who does not qualify under (a-g) above but who qualifies for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and who Senate considers to be able to undertake the requirements of the degree, may be admitted as a student for a degree, provided that approval of the applicant’s application has been attained from an RPL Committee, and has been confirmed by the Faculty Board.
An applicant should be a holder of a National Senior Certificate and should have achieved at least 25 points, excluding points for Life Orientation. Additional minimum requirements, as well as requirements concerning entrance examinations, are set out in the rules for each degree of Bachelor.
GENERAL RULES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
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- The College has the power to confer degrees andcertificates.
- No degree, diploma, or certificate shall be conferred by the College on any person who has not attended as a student of the College for such period and satisfied such other requirements as may be determined by Senate.
- The College has the power to determine its admission policy, entrance requirements in respect of specific qualifications, the number of students that may be admitted for a particular qualification, curriculum, course or module, and the manner of their selection, subject to the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997.
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A person who wishes to be admitted as a student or a candidate for a degree or certificate shall lodge an application on the College’s application form, with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her qualifications and any other information that Senate may require. Proof of payment of the Application Fee must accompany the application form.
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Senate’s discretion to admit a student
Admission of a person as a student or a candidate for any degree or certificate into any year of study or any constituent part of any degree or certificate, shall be at the discretion of Senate.
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Eligibility to register as an undergraduate student at the College
A person who wishes to register as a candidate for an undergraduate degree at the College must have qualified for admission in one of the ways set out hereunder, unless Senate decides otherwise in an exceptional case. In addition, he or she must also have met any further admission requirements that may be prescribed in the rules for that qualification.
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Matriculation (for applicants who matriculated prior to April 2008)
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The minimum requirement for admission as a student for a degree of Bachelor is matriculation in the form of university entrance examination or a matriculation endorsement from Umalusi or the granting of complete or conditional matriculation exemption by Universities South Africa.
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Certificate of conditional exemption on recommendation of Senate
An applicant must be issued with a certificate of conditional exemption by the Matriculation Board if the applicant, in the opinion of Senate, has demonstrated, in a selection process approved by Senate, that he or she is suitable for admission to the College. Where Senate certifies that the holder of a certificate of conditional exemption issued in terms of this paragraph has completed the normal requirements of the curriculum for the first year of study of any qualification, Universities South Africa must issue a certificate of complete exemption to him or her, dated from the first day in January of the year in which the first degree credit was obtained. An applicant may be registered for a course under this rule only if places are available on that course.
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Certificate of ordinary conditional exemption
An applicant who has been issued a conditional exemption from the matriculation examination, and who has one outstanding requirement for complete exemption, may be admitted as a student for a degree of Bachelor provided that he or she fulfils that outstanding requirement in the first year of study as prescribed by Universities South Africa.
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Mature age conditional exemption
An applicant who has been issued with a mature age conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by virtue of being over the age of 23 years or 45* years (see *Note below) as the case may be, may be admitted as a student for the degree of Bachelor on condition that he or she fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate degree within the period stipulated by Senate. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.
[*Note: for the purposes of mature age conditional exemption, the Matriculation Board distinguishes between applicants aged between 23 – 44 years and applicants aged 45 years or older. Further details regarding mature age conditional exemption are available from Universities South Africa.]
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Holder of a three-year diploma
An applicant who has passed school Grade 12, but who did not obtain a matriculation exemption, and who has completed a three-year diploma from a university, technikon, teachers’ training college, nursing college or a franchised or associated technical or community college recognised by Senate for this purpose may be admitted as a candidate for a degree of Bachelor on condition that he or she fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate degree within the period stipulated by Senate. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.
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Immigrant conditional exemption
Subject to Rule G.8 (Proficiency in English) a person who has resided in South Africa for less than five years and who has been issued with a conditional matriculation exemption by reason of not having passed a second language at higher grade in the school-leaving examination at a South African school, may be admitted as a student for the degree of Bachelor, on condition that he or she completes a second language course at higher grade or university level within the period stipulated by Senate. The qualification cannot be awarded until this condition has been fulfilled.
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An applicant from a foreign country who has been issued a conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by Universities South Africa may be admitted as a student for the degree of Bachelor on condition that he or she fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate degree within the period stipulated by Senate. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.
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A person who does not qualify under (a-g) above but who qualifies for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and who Senate considers to be able to undertake the requirements of the degree, may be admitted as a student for a degree, provided that approval of the applicant’s application has been attained from an RPL Committee, and has been confirmed by the Faculty Board.
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An applicant should be a holder of a National Senior Certificate and should have achieved at least 25 points, excluding points for Life Orientation. Additional minimum requirements, as well as requirements concerning entrance examinations, are set out in the rules for each degree of Bachelor.
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Registration and annual renewal of registration before commencement of studies
Every person registered as a student of the College:
- Shall be registered for one year of study or for such shorter period as Senate may in general or in a particular case determine and, after the expiry of such year of study or period, that person shall, if he or she wishes to remain a student of the College, renew his or her registration.The initial registration of a person admitted as a candidate for a degree of Doctor, Master, Honours, Bachelor, or Certificates, shall normally be at the beginning of the year, unless specified otherwise in the rules, but may, in special circumstances such as for a Doctorate, by permission of Senate, be in the middle of a year.
- No person shall proceed as a candidate for any degree or certificate unless he or she has, before commencing his or her studies, registered as a student of the College and has thereafter renewed his or her registration for each year of study or for such shorter period as Senate may have determined.
- A student is required to register or re-register as a student each year either before or at the beginning of each year on a date specified by the Registrar.
- When a student or candidate registers at the beginning of the year (or at another time if so permitted), he or she is required to register for all the courses or modules to be included in his or her curriculum for that year whether the courses are offered in the first semester or the second semester.
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Prior to commencement of studies
Every student must have paid the College prior to any initial or subsequent registration and prior to entry into classes, such fees and tuition fees (or any other monetary payment) that the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.
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If a student or candidate has not paid all fees and other monies due and payable to the College, the results of that student in any examination, or in any other assessment, will not be published.
No degree, diploma, or certificate will be conferred on or granted to any student or candidate until he or she has paid all fees and other monies due and payable to the College and until he or she has returned to the Library any Library books that he or she may have borrowed.
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The language of instruction at the College is English.
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Any person registered as a student (with the exception of those falling under Rule G.4(1)(f)) must have attained at least 50% in English at the Higher Grade (First or Second Language) or at least 60% in English at the Standard Grade (First Language) at the matriculation level or at an examination considered by Senate to be of at least equivalent standard or attained a pass in English Language at the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), International Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with at least 50% (4 points) on the NSC scale of achievement, or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level, or attained a pass in an English Language proficiency test that Senate may recognise or has otherwise satisfied Senate as to his or her proficiency in English.
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The Board of Directors has the right to refuse admittance to any person who applies for admission should it consider it to be in the interests of the College to do so: provided that it may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds including race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language or birth.
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An applicant for admission to the College must, if so required, provide a certificate of conduct from any previous university or academic institution that he or she may have attended, which is acceptable to Senate. Failure to do so, may result in the applicant being refused permission to register.
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A person shall not be registered for any degree or certificate in any year of study until his or her curriculum for that year of study has been approved by Senate. An approved curriculum may be amended only with the consent of Senate.
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No obligation to offer a degree, certificate, module orcourse
The College reserves the right not to offer a particular degree, certificate or course or module if, in the opinion of Senate, an insufficient number of qualified candidates present themselves.
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Concurrent registration at other universities
Save by permission of Senate, no student may be permitted to be registered as a student of the College if he or she is also registered at another university or academic institution.
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Concurrent registration for more than one degree or diploma
Save by permission of Senate, no student may be permitted to be registered for more than one degree or certificate at the same time.
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Limitation on number of students
The Board of Directors may limit the number of students who may be permitted to register for any module or course, any degree or any certificate, in which case Senate may select from among those students qualified to proceed to such course, the students who shall be permitted to register therefor.
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Minimum and maximum periods of study
The minimum and maximum periods of study for each degree of Bachelor, Honours, Master, Doctor or Certificate are prescribed in the rules for each individual degree or certificate.
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Completion of requirements for degree orcertificate
- A candidate qualifies for a degree or certificateby:
- obtaining credit in such qualifying courses, modules, or any other constituent part of a degree or certificate and by satisfying any further requirements set out in the rules, for the purposes of obtaining credit;
- obtaining the approval of Senate for the mini-dissertation, dissertation, thesis or any research, study or other work, academic programme or practical work that may be required by Senate and laid down in the rules and standing orders for the purposes of the relevant degree or certificate;
- complying with any requirements as to attendance, research work and/or participation in research and by passing such assessments as Senate may determine as a pre- requisite for obtaining the degree or certificate, in terms of the rules.
- A degree or certificate shall not be conferred on a candidate until he or she has paid all fees and other monies due and payable to the College and until he or she has returned to the Library any Library books that he or she may have borrowed.
- A candidate qualifies for a degree or certificateby:
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- In each qualifying course, or module or portion thereof, in any degree or certificate, there shall be an assessment consisting of written, practical, clinical or oral test or tests or project or assignment or any combination thereof, as may be specified by Senate with the approval of the Board of Directors: provided that (except where Senate expressly so determines in respect of any particular assessment or type of assessment) the assessment shall not consist of an oral test alone.
- The Head of a Department may, with the approval of Senate, determine which of the formative assessment criteria listed above will, in the case of a degree of bachelor, constitute the class mark in a qualifying course or module, and the marks allocated for each module shall – unless special exemption is granted by the Head of Undergraduate Studies, Academic Dean or Senate – reflect a 50/50 split between ‘Formative’ and ‘Summative’ (Examination) marks. Such permission should be tabled and recorded at the FTLC committee.
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For each summative assessment in a qualifying course or module, Senate shall appoint no fewer than two assessors.
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Internal and external assessors
Unless impracticable in any particular instance because of the death, dismissal, resignation, absence, illness, or other incapacity of the member of staff concerned, or for some other reason deemed by Senate to be sufficient, at least one of the assessors for exit level modules at the level of undergraduate studies, and all modules at the level of postgraduate studies, shall be a member of the academic staff who has taught the candidates in the course or module underassessment.
At least one assessor shall be both a moderator and an external examiner (i.e. a person who is not an academic employee of the College): provided that in a case considered by Senate to be exceptional, an academic employee of the College who has not taught the candidate or candidates in the course or module under assessment may be appointed.
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Absence from a final summative assessment or failure to complete work in lieu of a final summative assessment for a qualifying course or module
A student who is absent from a final summative assessment for a qualifying course or module for which he or she is required, permitted, or entitled to present himself or herself in accordance with the student’s curriculum, shall fail that course or module. The class mark for the course or module shall be disregarded, unless Senate is satisfied that such absence was due to some good and sufficient cause, or if the student cancelled his or her registration for that course or module at least, four weeks, or, in the case of a degree of bachelor, before the final summative assessment session for that semester, or in the case of any other degree or certificate, at least two weeks before the final summative assessment date.
Similarly, a candidate for a degree of Master or Honours who has been required to submit a written assignment in lieu of a final summative assessment, must submit the work by the date for which the final summative assessments for that course or module has been scheduled (normally
the same date for all modules for the degree of master). Failure to meet that due date means that the student will fail the course or module and the class mark for that course or module will be disregarded unless Senate is satisfied that such failure to submit the required work by the due date was due to some good and sufficient cause or if the student cancelled his or her registration for that course or module, at least two weeks before the scheduled final summative assessment (invigilated traditional examination) date.
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Supplementary and Deferred Assessment Rules
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For postgraduate students: Deferred final summative assessment
A candidate who fails to attend or finish the whole or any part of a final summative assessment (an invigilated traditional examination) in a qualifying course or who fails to submit a written assignment in lieu of the final summative assessment by the due date because of illness or some other good and sufficient cause, may apply to the Registrar for the permission of Senate to present himself or herself for a deferred assessment in the whole or in part of that course, and, in so applying, must furnish evidence in support of his or her application. Any such application must be made within three days of the date of the final summativeassessment.
Senate, after considering such evidence and any other relevant factors, which may include the history of any previous applications and the candidate’s academic record, may permit the candidate to present himself or herself for a deferred final summative assessment (invigilated traditional examination) or set a later date by which the written assignment must be submitted if it is satisfied with the reason for failing to attend or finish the summative assessment (invigilated traditional examination) or to have submitted work by the due date.
A candidate who does not present himself or herself for the deferred final summative assessment (deferred traditional examination), or who does not present the required assignments by the deferred due date, shall not be entitled or permitted to have that summative assessment or due date further deferred unless there are, in the opinion of Senate, exceptional grounds to do so.
The fee for a deferred summative assessment or for a deferred submission of a written assignment in lieu of the final summative assessment shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
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For undergraduate students: Supplementary assessment
All Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Theology students would need a minimum of 40% for their final mark to qualify for a supplementary assessment in all Undergraduate modules. Final marks of 39% will be condoned to 40% in order to qualify the student to write a supplementary assessment. The maximum mark that can be awarded for a module in which a supplementary assessment is written is 50%.
If a candidate qualifies for a deferred supplementary assessment and the candidate does not present himself or herself for the deferred final supplementary assessment, he / she will not be entitled or permitted to have that supplementary assessment further deferred unless there are, in the opinion of Senate, exceptional grounds to do so.
The total credit points of the courses for which a student writes supplementary assessments in a single supplementary assessment session must not exceed 32 credit points per semester subject to the discretion of the Head of Department. This requirement may mean that some students will have to choose in which modules to write a supplementary assessment.
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Condonation of breach of rules
Senate may ex post facto condone any breach of the rules governing a curriculum of a student if it is satisfied that the candidate concerned was not at fault and would suffer undue hardship if the breach were not condoned.
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Number of copies of research project, mini-dissertation, dissertation orthesis
A candidate for a degree of Honours, Master or Doctor shall submit to the Registrar (or other person if so instructed) two or three soft bound copies (or four if so prescribed by the rules or determined by Senate) for assessment. After assessment, once all required corrections have been made, a candidate must submit one unbound copy and a copy on a CD disc, of his or her research project, paper, dissertation, thesis or other work for lodging in the Library.
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Return of copies of research papers, mini-dissertation, dissertations or theses
A candidate for a degree of Honours, Master or Doctor shall not be entitled to the return of the copies of a research project, mini-dissertation, dissertation, thesis or other work, which he or she
has submitted for the degree.
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Formal declaration and abstract
Together with his or her research paper, mini-dissertation, dissertation, thesis or other work, a candidate for a degree of Honours, Master or Doctor shall submit:
- a formal declaration stating:
- that it is his or her own unaided work, or if he or she has been assisted, what assistance he or she received;
- whether the substance or any part of it has been submitted in the past or is being or is to be submitted for a degree in any other university;
- whether any information used in the mini-dissertation, dissertation, thesis or other work has been obtained by him or her either while employed by, or working under the aegis of, any person or organisation other than the College.
- an abstract* summarising the main points of the research work, including the initial problem or other background, methodology and key findings and major conclusions. Such an abstract shall be between 200 and 250 words.[* Note: The abstract will be submitted by the College Librarian to the National Research Foundation (NRF) for inclusion in its database of current and completed research.]
- a formal declaration stating:
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Copyright in his or her research paper, mini-dissertation, dissertation, thesis or other work is vested in the candidate for a degree of Honours, Master or Doctor, but the College shall have the right to make a reproduction of it or parts of it for a person or institution requiring it or part of it for study and research. Not more than one copy is supplied to that person or institution but the College may distribute abstracts or summaries of it for publication in indexing and bibliographic periodicals considered by the College to be appropriate.
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Acknowledgement of award of degree if material publishedsubsequently
A candidate for a degree of Honours, Master or Doctor, upon whom a higher degree has been conferred, or is about to be conferred by the College, and who subsequently publishes or republishes his or her mini- dissertation, dissertation, thesis, or other work, in whole or in part, shall indicate on the title page or in the preface or, if this is not appropriate, in a footnote, that such research project, paper, dissertation, thesis or other work has been approved for that degree by the College.
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Certificates indicating specialisation
Specialisation areas are not indicated on certificates for any qualification. Information on modules studied is reflected on the academic transcript.
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Change of rules during a student’s registration
If the rules governing a degree are changed, a student who registered under the old rules and who has obtained sufficient credits to enable him or her to proceed to the next year of study in terms of those rules, shall proceed with the old curriculum unless he or she elects to proceed with the new curriculum: provided that where there are, in the opinion of Senate, legitimate and compelling reasons for doing so, or where a student does not register for the next year of study in the ensuing academic year or where, at his or her request, a student is permitted by Senate to register in the ensuing year on a special curriculum, a student may be required by Senate to proceed with new rules or with interim rules or with a special curriculum laid down for him or her by Senate.
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Senate may suspend or cancel the registration of any candidate for a degree whose progress it considers to be unsatisfactory in terms of rules for the degree.
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Minimum requirements of study and renewal of registration
Senate may refuse permission to a student who fails to satisfy the minimum requirements of study set out hereunder to renew his or her registration in the College.
The minimum requirements of study for:
- Degrees of Master of Philosophy are:
- For the standard curriculum for the MPhil degree in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a): Part-time students must pass:After one year of registration: One module After two years of registration: Four modules After three years of registration: Seven modulesAfter four years of registration: Seven modules and mini-dissertation
- For the special curriculum for the MPhil degree in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b):Part-time students registered for a curriculum consisting of four modules and a mini- dissertation:After one year of registration: One module After two years of registration: Four modules
After three years of registration: Four modules and mini-dissertation
- For the MPhil by Research OnlyPart-time students registered to do the MPhil by dissertation After three years of registration: Dissertation completed
- Degrees of HonoursAfter three years of registration: All modules and all requirements
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Standard Curriculum (full-time)
Senate may refuse permission to a student who fails to satisfy the minimum requirements of study set out hereunder to renew his or her registration at the College.
After one year of registration: At least 72 credits After two years of registration: At least 144 credits After three years of registration: At least 216 credits After four years of registration: At least 288 credits
After five years of registration: All modules and all requirements 384 credits
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Bachelor of Arts (Extended Programme)
After one year of registration: At least 72 credits After two years of registration: At least 144 credits After three years of registration: At least 216 credits After four years of registration: At least 288 credits
After five years of registration: All modules and all requirements 384 credits
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After one year of registration: At least 64 credits After two years of registration: At least 128 credits After three years of registration: At least 192 credits After four years of registration: At least 272 credits After five years of registration: At least 336 credits
After six years of registration: All modules and all requirements 384 credits
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Bachelor of Commerce (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
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Standard Curriculum (full-time)
After one year of registration: At least 96 credits After two years of registration: At least 192 credits After three years of registration: At least 288 credits After four years of registration: At least 384 credits
After five years of registration: All modules and all requirements 400 credits
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Bachelor of Commerce (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) (part-time)
After one year of registration: At least 64 credits After two years of registration: At least 128 credits After three years of registration: At least 192 credits After four years of registration: At least 272 credits After five years of registration: At least 336 credits
After six years of registration: All modules and all requirements 400 credits
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Bachelor of Theology (full-time)
After one year of registration: At least 80 credits After two years of registration: At least 160 credits After three years of registration: At least 240 credits After four years of registration: At least 312 credits
After five years of registration: All modules and all requirements 400 credits
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Bachelor of Theology (part-time)
After one year of registration: At least 48 credits After two years of registration: At least 80 credits
After three years of registration: At least 112 credits After four years of registration: At least 144 credits After five years of registration: At least 176 credits After six years of registration: At least 224 credits After seven years of registration: At least 280 credits After eight years of registration: At least 336 credits
After nine years of registration: All modules and all requirements 400 credits
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Higher Certificate in Biblical Studies
After one year of registration: 2 modules After two years of registration: 4 modules After three years of registration: 6 modules After four years of registration: 8 modules
- Degrees of Master of Philosophy are:
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A candidate for a degree or diploma may seek the permission of Senate to have his or her candidature put into abeyance for a period of time if he or she feels that he or she cannot continue with the work of the degree for that period, for some good and sufficient reason. If Senate considers that the circumstances warrant the granting of the request it may do so. The maximum period of time that a candidate can be granted a period of abeyance, is one year of part-timestudy.
Such period of suspended registration will not prejudice a student in terms of the minimum requirements of study, set out in Rule G.32 above.
A candidate will not be required to pay tuition fees for such period of abeyance but may be required to pay a nominal registration fee.
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Withdrawal of credit after lapse in registration
Senate may withdraw credits obtained by examination or exemption in a qualifying module if a student allows his or her registration to lapse for a period of four years or longer.
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The Board of Directors has the power to make rules relating to the general governance of the College but shall not make, amend, add to, or repeal rules relating to the composition of Senate or rules dealing with the studies, instruction, examinations or discipline of the College except with the approval of Senate.
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Limitation on the activity of a student for reasons of ill health
- Where he or she considers it necessary in the interests of any student or in the interests of the College, the Proctor shall be entitled to investigate the physical or mental health of any student and to that end may, in his or her discretion, require the student to obtain a medical report from, or submit to examination by, a suitably qualified medical practitioner or psychologist or psychiatrist acceptable to the Proctor. The College shall be responsible for any costs incurred by such an investigation.
- Whenever the Proctor has reasonable grounds to believe that a student is or may become a danger to himself or herself, or may cause damage to any premises occupied by or under control of the College, or may disrupt any of the activities or functions of the College, he or she may place limitations on the presence or activities of that student on College premises and the student shall be obliged to observe those limitations.Without prejudice to his or her general powers under this rule, the Proctor may prohibit:
- the student from entering the precincts of or any specified part of the College including a College residence if any;
- the student from attending any lecture or any specified lectures, laboratory, other classes or other activity whether academic or otherwise.Any action taken under this rule shall be reported to the next meeting of Senate or the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
- Unless in the opinion of the President/ Proctor, the urgency of the case or the condition of the student concerned makes it inappropriate or impractical to do so, the President or the Proctor, shall interview the student concerned before any action is taken under (2) above and afford him or her a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
- Any limitation imposed on a student under (2) above shall remain in force until the Proctor is satisfied that it is no longer reasonably necessary. However, the student concerned shall be entitled at any time to make representations to the President and in any event to apply to the Board of Directors to review any limitations imposed under (2) above.Senate, having investigated the matter and having considered any representations that may have been made by the President or the student concerned, may confirm, alter or set asideany limitation imposed under (2) above.
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A candidate registered for a degree of Doctor or a degree of Master by dissertation only, is normally required to present a paper at a seminar at least once a year. A candidate may, by permission of Senate, present such paper in a seminar by using video conference procedures. The expense of the candidate’s presentation and any other associated costs must be borne by the candidate.
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Extended periods of attendance
Extended minimum periods of attendance may be prescribed for students who are unable to give their full-time attention to the curriculum.
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- Every candidate for a degree, diploma, or certificate shall attend such modules, pass such examinations and perform such work as may be prescribed.
- Every candidate for a degree or certificate shall attend approved modules of study as a registered student of the College for the number of semesters or weeks as prescribed in the rules of the relevant qualification. No candidate shall be deemed to have attended the College in any semester unless the candidate has attended as a registered student for at least three-quarters of that semester. This means that a student is required to attend at least 75% of his or her classes in any given semester. A student may be condoned to be absent for up to 25%, or a quarter of the classes, of any semester, provided such absences are motivated by the appropriate letter and supporting documentation (medical certificate in the case of illness, death certificate in the case of needing to be away for a funeral, a letter from a registered counsellor in the event of personal circumstances).
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Last day for registration, re-registration and entry to classes
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Higher Certificates
Registration for a year must be completed prior to the start of classes on a date to be advised by the Registrar. The last date for admission to classes is a day after the start of the first module in each academic year for a specific teaching week. In the case of a module starting in the second semester, registration should have taken place at the beginning of the year or that term and the last day of entry into the class is a day after the start of the class.
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Registration for a year must be completed prior to the start of classes on a date to be advised by the Registrar. The last date for admission to classes is two weeks after the start of the first semester in each academic year. In the case of a module starting in the second semester, registration should have taken place at the beginning of the year and the last day of entry into the class is two weeks after the start of the class.
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Registration for a year must be completed prior to the start of classes on a date to be advised by the Registrar. The last date for admission to classes is a day after the start of the first module in each academic year for a specific teaching week. In the case of a module starting in the second semester, registration should have taken place at the beginning of the year or that term and the last day of entry into the class is a day after the start of the class.
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Registration for a year must be completed prior to the start of classes on a date to be advised by the Registrar. The last date for admission to classes is a day after the start of the first module in each academic year for a specific teaching week. In the case of a module starting in the second semester, registration should have taken place at the beginning of the year or that term and the last day of entry into the class is a day after the start of the class.
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Application for Doctor of Philosophy degree is any time of the year. The candidate who meets the requirements for admission is given six months to complete the proposal. If successful, the candidate will be granted approval by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee to register for that academic year of which he or she has commenced his or her studies.
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Credits for modules or courses completed
Subject to the rules pertaining to a particular qualification and any special restrictions of credits in the rules, a student or candidate obtains credit in any course or module that he or she successfully completes. However, even if a student or candidate obtains such credit, he or she may be refused permission to renew his or her registration if he or she fails to comply with the minimum requirements of study prescribed for that qualification.
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Credits granted for previous study within the College
Senate may grant a student or candidate credit for a course or module if he or she has completed:
- An equivalent course or module offered under a different curriculum for the same qualification in the College;
- The same or equivalent course or module offered for another qualification in the College; or,
- An equivalent course or module offered in another university or institution recognised for this purpose by Senate; provided that the provisions of Rule G.39(3) below are observed, such credits are recognised as partial fulfilment of the requirements for a qualification.
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Credits granted for previous study outside of the College
Senate may admit an applicant as a student or candidate for any qualification at the College and may accept, as far as practicable, certificates of proficiency issued by another university or institution and periods of study as a matriculated student at another university or institution provided that, unless specified otherwise in the rules for a particular qualification:
- the periods of attendance at this and any other institution are together not less than the minimum period of attendance prescribed by the College for the qualification to be undertaken, and, in the case of a three-year qualification, he or she has attended at the College at least the equivalent of two academic years of full-time study and has attended and completed at the College at least half of the total number of courses or modules prescribed for the qualification, including all the courses or modules prescribed for the third year of study, or,
- for any other qualification at least half of the minimum period of study and at least half of the total number of courses or modules prescribed.
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A fee may be charged for each credit so awarded.
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On admission as a student or a candidate for a qualification and subject to General Rule G.34 (withdrawal of credit after a lapse in registration) Senate may grant a student exemption from a course or module or part of a course or module offered by the College where it has considered a student or candidate to have a sufficient understanding of the subject matter to warrant the student or candidate not having to complete the course or module or part thereof. Credits will be awarded for the course of module or part thereof.
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A student may repeat any module that he or she fails the next time it is offered provided he or she has complied with the rule pertaining to the minimum requirements of study as set out in G.32. A student is permitted to repeat a module only once unless special exemption to this rule has been granted by Senate.
RULES FOR HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
NQF level 5 with 120 Credits (SAQA ID Number: 86966)
The curriculum shall extend over a minimum of two years part-time study by distance education. The maximum period of registration is four years. (See also General Rule G.32)
A person who wishes to be admitted to the Higher Certificate in Biblical Studies shall lodge his or her application by email to highercertificate@staugustine.ac.za submitting evidence of his or her academic and general qualifications.
HCBS.3 Eligibility for admission
Before a person can be registered as a student he or she must comply with one of the following minimum requirements for admission:
- he or she must have satisfied the requirements of the matriculation examination or an examination recognised by the Matriculation Board or have obtained a matriculation endorsement from Umalusi, or have satisfied any other requirement that entitles a person in law to be admitted as a student of a university in the Republic of South Africa: provided that no person shall be admitted unless he or she has obtained a standard of education acceptable to Senate; or,
- he or she must have satisfied the requirements of a Senior Certificate examination and have provided evidence that he or she has other qualifications or prior experience that satisfies Senate that he or she would be able to undertake the work and complete the requirements of the certificate; or,
- he or she must have qualified for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
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A student must complete EIGHT of the following modules of which seven are compulsory and one is an elective, as outlined below.
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HCBS101 |
The Bible and Biblical Ministry |
15 credits |
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HCBS102 |
Old Testament and Beginnings |
15 credits |
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HCBS103 |
Patriarchs and Latter Prophets |
15 credits |
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HCBS104 |
New Testament and Gospel of Mark |
15 credits |
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HCBS105 |
Passion and Resurrection stories and Gospel of John |
15 credits |
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HCBS106 |
Acts of the Apostles and Paul’s Letters |
15 credits |
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HCBS107 |
Biblical foundations of faith and life |
15 credits |
Elective Modules:
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HCBS108 |
Psalms and Parables in the Synoptics |
15 credits |
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HCBS109 |
Old Testament Writings and Sermon on the Mount |
15 credits |
HCBS.5 Completion of modules and credit
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Completion of work
A student for the Certificate shall perform the work as set out in the study guides and submit the required assessments for each module.
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The pass mark in any module is 50%.
The mark for each module derives from the formative and summative assessments Formative assessments 50% towards the final mark of each module Summative assessments 50% towards the final mark of each module
All assignments must be completed and emailed by the due dates set by the Coordinator of the programme.
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HCBS.7 Completion of requirements for certificate
In order to qualify for the Certificate a student must obtain credit for each of the eight modules.
HCBS.8 Failing modules and cancellation of registration
- A student who fails to obtain credit in a module may be permitted by Senate to repeat the module. Repeating a module means re-registering for the module, repeating all the work for the module, undergoing all the assessments again and paying the required tuition fee.
- A student who fails four modules may be deregistered.
- If a student fails to complete the requirements set out in Rules HCBS.4, HCBS.5 and HCBS 6, Senate may refuse to renew his or her registration if he or she has not completed the requirements for the Certificate within 36 months of the date of first registration unless he or she has obtained written permission from Senate to put his or her registration into abeyance for a specified period which period will not then count as part of the registration period.
The final mark obtained by a student in a qualifying module shall be published as a percentage.
HCBS.10 Award of Certificate with distinction
The Certificate will be awarded with distinction to a student who has obtained an average of 75% or more for the final marks for all eight modules.
RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
NQF level 7 with 384 Credits (SAQA ID Number: 97177)
BA.1 Application of these rules
These rules shall apply to all students who register for the first time in 2020.
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Minimum time
The degree extends over a minimum of three academic years of full-time study or six academic years of part-time study or, in the event of Senate requiring a student to proceed on a special curriculum, because, in the opinion of Senate, the student suffered a disadvantage because of illness or physical disability or because of some other good and sufficient cause not arising out of illness or physical disability, for at least four academic years of full-time study or seven academic years of part-time study.
The maximum period of study is five years of full-time study or nine years of part-time study. (See Rule G.32(3) and (4).)
BA.3 Application for admission
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student for the degree shall lodge his or her application on the College’s application form with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic, general, or other qualifications.
BA.4 Eligibility for admission
In addition to the minimum requirements set out in General Rule G.4, which relates to both the matriculation requirements in force up to the end of 2007 and the new National Senior Certificate from the end of 2008, an applicant must have either (1) or (2) as set out below.
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Matriculation or Matriculation Exemption (the matriculation requirements in force up to the end of 2007)
A minimum of a matriculation or matriculation exemption (as set out in General Rule G.4), plus:
- A pass mark of at least 50% in English (Home Language) at the Higher Grade or at least 60% in English (Second Additional) at the Higher Grade, and
- Students intending to Major in, or to take modules in, Economics and/or Mathematics must have achieved a pass in Mathematics at the Higher Grade with at least 50% or a pass in Mathematics at the Standard Grade with at least 70%.
- A pass (at least 33%) at the Higher Grade in at least two of the following subjects: A language other than English; Accounting; Art; Biblical Studies; Biology; Drama; Economics; Geography; History; Mathematics; Music; Physical Science; Physiology; Speech and Drama; provided that if one of the subjects passed by the candidate is Art, Drama, Music or Speech and Drama, the applicant must in addition pass one of the other subjects in the above list.Any one of these conditions may be waived if all the others are satisfied and Senate is satisfied that an applicant would cope with the degree programme.
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National Senior Certificate (the requirements of the new National Senior Certificate from the end of 2008)
A National Senior Certificate with:
- 25 points on the NSC scale of achievement (excluding points for Life Orientation);
- a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with at least 50% (4 points) on the NSC scale of achievement, and
- no subject at the ‘not achieved’ level (less than 30%), unless especially exempted by Senate or in the event that a student has attempted more than the minimum required number of subjects.
- An applicant, who has obtained between 22-24 points on the NSC scale of achievement and a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with at least 55%, may be granted special permission to write an admissions test. Successful performance on the test may grant admission to the programme. Applicants with 22-24 points with a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with at least 50% may be required to write an admissions test for admission in the BA Extended programme.
- Students intending to major in, or to take modules in, Economics and/or Mathematics must have achieved at least 60% (5 points) in Mathematics OR at least 80% (7 points) in Mathematics Literacy on the NSC scale of achievement.Any one of these conditions may be waived if all the others are satisfied and Senate is satisfied that an applicant would cope with the degree programme.
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Foreign/Non-South African conditional/full exemption
Students wishing to register at St Augustine who have obtained a school leaving qualification outside of South Africa must:
- obtain a Universities SA Matriculation Board Exemption certificate for degree study at a university in South Africa. The certificate might be obtained on-line or in persons from the offices of Universities South Africa(on-line: http://mbit-apply.usaf.ac.za/applicant/add; tel: +27 010 591 4401/2;email: Applications@USAf.ac.za); and
- a 50% pass in English as a subject as part of the applicant’s schooling programme; or
- pass in an English proficiency test offered by an accredited body in South Africa.
- Students intending to major in, or to take modules in, Economics and/or Mathematics must have achieved a pass in Mathematics as a subject as part of the applicant’s schooling programme that is equivalent to or better than a 60 % pass in Mathematics on the NSC scale of achievement.
- Applicants may be required to write an admissions and/or academic diagnostic assessments.
In a special case, the admission of an applicant may be permitted in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures.
In order to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must obtain at least 384 credits, of which 112 must be at the third year (300) level, 128 at the second year (200) level, and 144 at the first year (100) level; and must satisfy the requirements of two major subjects. The first digit of a module code refers to its level. Note that those choosing to major in Economics will have to satisfy the Mathematics and Statistics requirements. Prerequisite modules are required for those students wishing to take Political Economics at the third year level. (See third year curriculum for details.)
- The Bachelor of Arts programme offers modules, courses, majors, and minors in the following subjects, subject to availability:
- Modules for Major (Core) Courses of Study (as well as the sub-major):
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Law
- Literature in English
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Modules for Minor Courses of Study and Electives, subject to availability (Students may also select a major course of study as a minor):
- Communications/Cultural studies
- Statistics
- Zulu
- Note that:
- Modules for Major (Core) Courses of Study (as well as the sub-major):
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First Year Modules: Required credits: 144
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
Academic Development and Research
Skills Requirement
ADRS101
Academic development and research skills I (8)
ADRS102
Academic development and research skills II (8)
Philosophy Requirement
PHIL104
Philosophy of the human person (16)
- Students must select THREE (3) of the major course module groups from those listed below (96 credits), and ONE other 16 credit module (or two 8 credit modules in the same subject group), subject to availability.Students majoring in Philosophy are obliged to take PHIL103 as their 16 credit additional module.Students majoring in Economics are obliged to take MATH111A and MATH112A as their 16 credit additional module if they are not majoring in Mathematics.
Economics
ECON101
Microeconomics I (16)
ECON102
Macroeconomics I (16)
Geography
GEOG103
Introduction to the human and physical geography of Africa (16)
GEOG102
Urbanisation in Africa (16)
History
HIST111
Africa, globalisation and modernity: An historical investigation(16)
HIST102
Topics in Southern African history (16)
Law
LAWS101
Introduction to Law (16)
LAWS102
Private Law I: Persons and Family (16)
Literature in English
LITR101
Self-awareness in English and American Literature (16)
LITR102
Self-awareness in African Literature (16)
Mathematics
MATH111A
Linear algebra IA (8)
MATH111B
Linear algebra IB (8)
MATH112A
Calculus A (8)
MATH112B
Calculus B (8)
Philosophy
PHIL103
Introduction to logic and philosophy (16)
Political Science
POLS101
Introduction to political science (16)
POLS102
Introduction to global politics (16)
Psychology
PSYC101
Introduction to psychology (16)
PSYC102
Social psychology (16) *May not be taken if PSYC101 has
not been passed first.
Religious Studies
RELS101
Introduction to the study of religion (16)
RELS102
Religions of the world (16)
Sociology
SOCL101
Doing sociology: An introduction (8)
SOCL102
Introduction to classical sociological theory (8)
SOCL103
Sociology of work, organisations and movements (8)
SOCL104
Sociology of gender (8)
- Additional Modules for minor courses and electives, subject to availability.
Communication/ Cultural Studies
CMCS101
Intercultural communication in post-apartheid South Africa (16)
CMCS102
Mass media, globalisation and identity formation in post- apartheid South Africa (16)
Statistics
STAT102
Statistics (16)
Zulu
ZULU101
IsiZulu A (16)
ZULU102
IsiZulu B (16)
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
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Second Year Modules: Required credits: 128
- Students who fail ADRS101, ADRS102 or PHIL104 will be required to repeat these modules in their second year of study in addition to other modules taken.
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
Philosophy Requirement
PHIL106
Introduction to Ethics (8)
PHIL107
Introduction to Catholic Social Thought (8)
- Students must select THREE (3) of the major course module groups listed below, continuing from their first year choices (96 credits).
Economics
ECON201
Microeconomics II (8)
ECON211
Macroeconomics II (8)
ECON202
International Economics (8)
ECON212
Mathematics for Economists (8)
Geography
GEOG201
Global human geographies (16)
GEOG202
Environmental geographies (16)
History
HIST211
Oral History: Methods and approaches (16) OR
HIST212
A History of Genocide in Africa (16)
HIST202
History of the Atlantic World: 1500-1835 (16)
Law
LAWS201
Historical sources of South African Law (16)
LAWS202
Private Law II: Things and succession (16)
Literature in English
LITR201
Awareness of others in English and American literature (16)
LITR202
Awareness of others in African literature (16)
Mathematics
MATH201A
Linear algebra IIA (8)
MATH201B
Linear algebra IIB (8)
MATH202A
Real analysis IA (8)
MATH202B
Real analysis IB (8)
Philosophy
PHIL201
History of philosophy I (8)
PHIL202
History of philosophy II (8)
PHIL221
Philosophy of knowledge (8)
PHIL222
Ethics I (8)
Political Science
Four of the following modules:
POLS201
Political Philosophy I (8)
POLS211
International relations I (8)
POLS202
South African government and politics: An introduction (8)
POLS221
Modern political theory (8)
POLS212
Politics of the USA and Latin America (8)
POLS222
Comparative Government and Politics (8)
Psychology
PSYC201
Lifespan development (16)
PSYC202
Research methods in psychology (16)
Religious Studies
RELS201
Studying scriptures (16)
RELS202
Religions of Asia (16) OR
RELS203
Africa’s religious heritage (16)
Sociology
SOCL201
Sociological theory (8)
SOCL202
Gender and work (8)
SOCL203
Globalisation and development (8)
SOCL204
Sociology of Religion (8)
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Elective Modules. Students must choose ONE elective minor course module group, totalling 16 Credit Points, for the second year of study. These may be chosen EITHER from the MINOR GROUP listed below, or from the first-year modules of any major course not selected as a major. Students may also choose second-year modules in any major course, provided they have passed the first year modules in that course. Students majoring in Economics MUST choose Statistics 102 as their elective minor course worth 16 credits.
Communication/ Cultural Studies
CMCS101
Intercultural communication in post-apartheid South Africa (16)
CMCS102
Mass media, globalisation and identity formation in post- apartheid South Africa (16)
Statistics
STAT102
Statistics (16)
Zulu
ZULU101
IsiZulu A (16)
ZULU102
IsiZulu B (16)
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Third Year modules: Required credits: 112
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory Capstone modules:
Capstone
CAPS301
Capstone seminar A (8)
CAPS302
Capstone seminar B (8)
- Students must select TWO (2) of the major course module groups listed below, continuing from their second year choices (64 credits), subject to availability.Unless exemption has been granted by Senate, students who intend doing the module Political Economics (POLS302) at third year level will require ECON101 and ECON102 as pre-requisites.
Economics
ECON301
Microeconomics III (8)
ECON311
Macroeconomics III (8)
ECON321
Econometrics (8)
ECON302
Development economics (8) OR
ECON312
Economics of the public sector (8)
Geography
GEOG301
Urban geography (16)
GEOG302
Environmental management and sustainability (16)
History
HIST311
The study of history: An introduction (16)
HIST302
History and film (16) OR
HIST303
The Political Economy of Segregation and Apartheid (16)
Law
LAWS301
Constitutional Law (16)
LAWS302
Jurisprudence (8)
LAWS303
Public International Law (8)
Literature in English
The following module is compulsory
LITR301
Literary theory (8)
Three of the following modules:
LITR311
Tragedy in Ancient Greece and the English Renaissance (8)
LITR321
Literature of faith and scepticism (8)
LITR302
Women’s voices in literature (8)
LITR312
Religion in African literature (8)
LITR313
Dystopian literatures in English (8)
LITR314
Death and dying in English literature (8)
Mathematics
MATH301A
Real analysis IIA (8)
MATH301B
Real analysis IIB (8)
MATH302A
Complex analysis A (8)
MATH302B
Complex analysis B (8)
Philosophy
Four of the following modules:
PHIL331
Philosophy of mind and person (8)
PHIL311
Philosophy of science (8)
PHIL321
Philosophy of religion (8)
PHIL302
Contemporary philosophy: Pluralism and Metaphilosophy
(8)
PHIL332
Philosophy of reality (8)
Political Science
Four of the following module:
POLS301
International relations II (8)
POLS311
Political Philosophy II (8)
POLS312
Regional politics (8)
POLS321
Modern theories of justice (8)
POLS322
Democracy, autocracy, and modernisation (8)
POLS302
Political economics (8) *
*Unless exemption has been granted by Senate, students taking Political
Economics (POLS302) require ECON101 and ECON102 as pre-requisites.
Psychology
PSYC301
Abnormal psychology (16)
PSYC302
Applied psychology (16)
Religious Studies
Two of the following modules:
RELS301
Religion and politics in the modern world (16)
RELS302
Philosophical issues in religion (16)
RELS303
Religion, gender and sexuality (16)
RELS304
Secularism, modernity and fundamentalism (16)
Sociology
SOCL301
Researching social life (8)
SOCL302
Culture, identity and post-colonialism (8)
SOCL303
Political sociology (8)
SOCL304
Sociology of Africa (8)
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Elective Modules. Students must choose ONE elective minor course module group, (totalling 32 Credit Points) for the third year of study. They may choose as an elective from the first-year modules of any major course not selected as a major. They may also choose second-year modules in any major course, provided they have passed the first year modules in that course or with the approval of Senate if they have not completed the first level modules. See module options from the second year listing above.
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory Capstone modules:
- The credits are assigned to the component modules in the following way:
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- First Year:Major A (2 – 4 modules depending on major) (32)Major B (2 – 4 modules depending on major) (32) Major C (2 – 4 modules depending on major) (32)
First-Year Philosophy Requirement (16)
Academic Development and Research Skills Requirement (16)
Total First Year Credits from Core Modules (128 Credit Points)
- Second Year:Major A (2-4 modules, depending on major) (32) Major B (2-4 modules, depending on major) (32) Major C (2-4 modules, depending on major) (32) Compulsory modules: (16)
Total Second Year Credits from Core Modules (112 Credit Points)
- Third Year:
Major A (1 – 4 modules, depending on major) (32) Major B (1 – 4 modules, depending on major) (32) Capstone Course (2 modules) (16)
Total Third Year Credits from Core Modules (80 Credit Points)
- First Year:Major A (2 – 4 modules depending on major) (32)Major B (2 – 4 modules depending on major) (32) Major C (2 – 4 modules depending on major) (32)
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- First Year:Elective A (1-2 modules depending on elective) (16 credits)
- Second Year:Elective B (1-2 modules depending on elective) (16 credits)
- Third Year:
Elective C (2-4 modules depending on elective) (32 credits)
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 384 CREDITS
- The College reserves the right in 2020 to combine modules from the available majors at the third level, subject to the provision that such a combination is exclusively of third level modules and that such a combination meets the total third level credit-points requirement for the BA degree.The College reserves the right, within levels and subject to staffing considerations, to alter the allocation of modules to specific semesters.
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- The College cannot guarantee that all modules listed will be offered every year.
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In the first year of study (144 Credit Points)
- A student must complete and pass the Academic Development and Research Skills requirement, consisting of 2 modules of 8 credit points each, as well as the one compulsory module in first-year Philosophy, carrying 16 credit points, unless Senate has, upon receipt of an application from the student to be exempted, granted permission for the student to be exempted from any of them. If Senate has granted any such exemption the student will be required to select and complete another module or modules, as the case may be, in place thereof in order to fulfil the required number of credit points for the degree; and
- A student is required to select three of the eligible major subjects and complete the 2 – 4 component modules which constitute each of the major subjects. The modules of the major subjects at the first-year level carry different credit points. A student must complete modules to the value of 32 credit points in each of the chosen subjects at first-year level. (96 credits in total)
- A Student is required to select one elective subject and complete 1-2 modules which constitute the subject. The modules of the minor subject at first year level carry different credit points. A student must complete modules to the value of 16 credit points in the one chosen subject at first year level.
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In the second year of study (128 Credit Points)
- Students who failed ADRS101, ADRS102 or PHIL104 would be required to repeat these modules in their second year of study in addition to other modules taken.
- A student is required to select and complete at the second-year level the modules for three of the major subjects that are a continuation of the subjects completed by the student at the first-year level. A student must have completed all the modules in a subject at the first-year level before registering for any module in that subject at the second-year level. The modules of the major subjects at the second-year level carry different credit points. A student must complete modules to the value of 32 credit points in each of the chosen subjects at second-year level (total credits 96); and,
- A student must complete and pass the two compulsory 8 credit modules to fulfil the requirements for the completion of the degree (16 credit points).
- A student is required to complete one elective subject to the total of 16 Credit Points.
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In the third year of study (112 Credit Points)
- A student is required to complete, at third-year level the modules for two subjects which are a continuation of the major subjects completed by the student at the second-year level. A student must, unless special exemption has been granted by Senate, have completed both the modules in a subject at the second-year level before registering for any module in that subject at the third-year level.The modules of the major subjects at the third-year level carry different credit points. A student must complete modules to the value of 32 credit points in each of the chosen subjects at the third-year level (64 credit points); and,
- A student is required to register for and complete the modules CAPS301 and CAPS302 – Bachelor of Arts Capstone Seminar (which carry 8 credit points each).
- A student is required to complete the two modules for any single subject not chosen in Rule BA.6(2)(b).Each module carries 8 or 16 credit points. A student must complete modules of the chosen subject to the value of 32 credit points.
- A student who selects Literature as one of the major subjects at the third-year level must register for and complete the module LITR301 – Literary Theory (which carries 8 credit points).
BA.8 Proceeding to next module in a subject: Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Senate may specify modules as pre-requisites and/or co-requisites for students to proceed to study any specified module or group of modules. Any exemption to this rule will require the approval of Senate or of a body to which Senate has delegated the relevant remit.
See General Rule G.41.
BA.10 Credit and withdrawal of credit
A student will be granted credit for any module that he or she successfully completes, subject to the rules pertaining to a particular qualification and any special restrictions on credits in the rules for the degree. However, even if a student obtains such credit, he or she may be refused permission to renew his or her registration if he or she fails to comply with the minimum requirements of study for the degree. (See General Rule G.32.)
Senate may withdraw a credit obtained by examination or exemption in a qualifying module if a student allows his or her registration to lapse for a period of four years or longer.
- A student shall be deemed to be in the first year of study until he or she has obtained 72 credits, including the modules of the Academic Development and Research Skills requirement, as well as the first year Philosophy requirement.
- A student will be deemed to be in the second year of study in the period between the first and third years of study as defined in (1) and (3) hereof. A student in the second year of study may not register for the Capstone modules unless permission has been obtained from Senate.
- A student shall be deemed to be in the third year of study in the year in which he or she is registered for modules that will enable him or her to complete the requirements for the degree in that year, including the two required Capstone modules. A student is not eligible to register for the Capstone modules, unless special permission has been granted by Senate, until he or she is considered to be in the third year of study. The Capstone modules require that a student must be in his or her final year of study in the two major subjects.
BA.12 Proceeding to next year of study
Unless specific exemption has been granted by Senate:
- A student may not proceed from the first year of study to the second year of study unless he or she has obtained 72 credits
- In order to complete the degree, a student must have passed the following modules: ADRS101, ADRS102, PHIL104, PHIL106 and PHIL107.
BA.13 Fulfilling the requirements for the awarding of the degree
A student qualifies for the degree by completing all of the modules prescribed for the degree within the maximum time allowed for completing the degree (see rule BA.2) and by complying with the requirements of General Rule G.17.
BA.14 Cancellation of registration
- Cancellation of registration for the degreeUnless Senate determines otherwise in exceptional circumstances, a student who cancels his or her registration for the degree later than one month prior to the commencement of the examination session in which the examinations for the modules are held (whether for the first or the second semester), will be deemed to have failed all the modules for which he or she was registered in that year, except those modules which he or she has already completed.
- Cancellation of a module
A student who cancels his or her registration for a module less than one month prior to the commencement of the examination session scheduled for that module, will be deemed to have failed that module unless Senate determines otherwise.
The final mark obtained by a student or candidate in a course or module will be published as a percentage.
BA.16 Award of degree with distinction
- The degree will be awarded with distinction to a student who:
- completes the requirements for the degree specified by St Augustine College within the specified period of study; and,
- completes all prescribed modules specified by the College at first attempt; and,
- has completed all the modules specified by the College to be taken at St Augustine College; and,
- obtains a distinction (75% or over) in each module of the subjects taken at the third- year level (as a major subject); and,
- obtains an overall average of at least 68% for all the remaining modules for the degree.
- The degree will be awarded with distinction in a particular subject, to a student who:
- completes the requirements for the degree within the specified period of study; and,
- has completed all the modules specified by the College that must be taken at the College for the degree at St Augustine College; and
- obtains a distinction (75% or over) in every module for a particular (major) subject in the first, second and third years of study.
BA.17 Supplementary rule for Capstone modules
In parallel to the General Rules for supplementary assessments for undergraduate students (see G.22(c)) students would need a minimum of 40% for their final mark to qualify for a supplementary assessment in all undergraduate modules. The mark in the supplementary assessment will be limited to a maximum of 50% and will replace all previous marks as the course outcome. The supplementary assessment has to be submitted within three days (72 hours) of the student having received the overall semester mark.
- A student who qualifies for entry into a Bachelor of Arts degree as per Rule BA.4, but who has:
- a matriculation mark in English Home Language of between 50% and 55%, or
- a matriculation mark of between 57% and 59% for English First Additional Language;
- has between 22 and 25 points on the National Senior Certificate or the equivalent may be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree with an extended curriculum.
- The extended curriculum is offered over a period of four years. Students must comply with the curriculum requirements of the regular curriculum, including:
- The academic development and research skills requirement;
- The Philosophy requirements as they exist in the first and second year of study;
- The Capstone requirement;
- Two course modules taken to third year level, and one taken to second year level and
- 64 credits of electives.
In addition, the extended curriculum also requires that a student register for the module in Academic Writing, which module is offered over two full years of study and is not credit- bearing.
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First Year Modules: Required credits: 80
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
Academic Development and Research Skills
Requirement
ADRS101
Academic development and research skills I (8)
ADRS102
Academic development and research skills II (8)
Philosophy Requirement
PHIL104
Philosophy of the human person (16)
Academic Writing
ACAW001
Academic Writing I
- Students must select ONE (1) of the major course module groups from those listed below (32 credits), and ONE other 16 credit module as an elective (or two 8 credit modules in the same subject group), subject to availability.Students majoring in Philosophy are obliged to take PHIL103 as their 16 credit additional module.
Geography
GEOG103
Introduction to the human and physical geography of Africa (16)
GEOG102
Urbanisation in Africa (16)
History
HIST111
Africa, globalisation and modernity: An historical investigation(16)
HIST102
Topics in Southern African history (16)
Law
LAWS101
Introduction to Law (16)
LAWS102
Private Law I: Persons and Family (16)
Literature in English
LITR101
Self-awareness in English and American Literature (16)
LITR102
Self-awareness in African Literature (16)
Philosophy
PHIL103
Introduction to logic and philosophy (16)
Political Science
POLS101
Introduction to political science (16)
POLS102
Introduction to global politics (16)
Psychology
PSYC101
Introduction to psychology (16)
PSYC102
Social psychology (16) *May not be taken if PSYC 101 has not been passed first.
Religious Studies
RELS101
Introduction to the study of religion (16)
RELS102
Religions of the world (16)
Sociology
SOCL101
Doing sociology: An introduction (8)
SOCL102
Introduction to classical sociological theory (8)
SOCL103
Sociology of work, organisations and movements (8)
SOCL104
Sociology of gender (8)
- Additional Modules for minor courses and electives, subject to availability.
Communication/ Cultural Studies
CMCS101
Intercultural communication in post-apartheid South Africa (16)
CMCS102
Mass media, globalisation and identity formation in post- apartheid South Africa (16)
Zulu
ZULU101
IsiZulu A (16)
ZULU102
IsiZulu B (16)
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
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Second Year Modules: Required credits: 96
- Students who fail ADRS101, ADRS102 or PHIL104 will be required to repeat these modules in their second year of study in addition to other modules taken.
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
Philosophy Requirement
PHIL106
Introduction to Ethics (8)
PHIL107
Introduction to Catholic Social Thought (8)
Academic Writing
ACAW002
Academic Writing II
- Students must select TWO (2) of the major course module groups from those listed below (64 credits), and ONE other 16 credit module (or two 8 credit modules in the same subject group), subject to availability.
Geography
GEOG103
Introduction to the human and physical geography of Africa (16)
GEOG102
Urbanisation in Africa (16)
History
HIST111
Africa, globalisation and modernity: An historical investigation(16)
HIST102
Topics in Southern African history (16)
Law
LAWS101
Introduction to Law (16)
LAWS102
Private Law I: Persons and Family (16)
Literature in English
LITR101
Self-awareness in English and American Literature (16)
LITR102
Self-awareness in African Literature (16)
Philosophy
PHIL103
Introduction to logic and philosophy (16)
Political Science
POLS101
Introduction to political science (16)
POLS102
Introduction to global politics (16)
Psychology
PSYC101
Introduction to psychology (16)
PSYC102
Social psychology (16) *May not be taken if PSYC 101 has not been passed first.
Religious Studies
RELS101
Introduction to the study of religion (16)
RELS102
Religions of the world (16)
Sociology
SOCL101
Doing sociology: An introduction (8)
SOCL102
Introduction to classical sociological theory (8)
SOCL103
Sociology of work, organisations and movements (8)
SOCL104
Sociology of gender (8)
- Additional Modules for minor courses and electives subject to availability
Communication/ Cultural Studies
CMCS101
Intercultural communication in post-apartheid South Africa (16)
CMCS102
Mass media, globalisation and identity formation in post- apartheid South Africa (16)
Zulu
ZULU101
IsiZulu A (16)
ZULU102
IsiZulu B (16)
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Third Year modules: Required credits: 96
Students must select THREE (3) of the major course module groups listed below, continuing from their first and second year choices (96 credits).
Geography
GEOG201
Global human geographies (16)
GEOG202
Environmental geographies (16)
History
HIST211
Oral History: Methods and approaches (16) OR
HIST212
A History of Genocide in Africa (16)
HIST202
History of the Atlantic World: 1500-1835 (16)
Law
LAWS201
Historical sources of South African Law (16)
LAWS202
Private Law II: Things and succession (16)
Literature in English
LITR201
Awareness of others in English and American literature (16)
LITR202
Awareness of others in African literature (16)
Philosophy
PHIL201
History of philosophy I (8)
PHIL202
History of philosophy II (8)
PHIL221
Philosophy of knowledge (8)
PHIL222
Ethics I (8)
Political Science
Four of the following modules:
POLS201
Political Philosophy I (8)
POLS211
International relations I (8)
POLS202
South African government and politics: An introduction (8)
POLS221
Modern political theory (8)
POLS212
Politics of the USA and Latin America (8)
POLS222
Comparative Government and Politics (8)
Psychology
PSYC201
Lifespan development (16)
PSYC202
Research methods in psychology (16)
Religious Studies
RELS201
Studying scriptures (16)
RELS202
Religions of Asia (16) OR
RELS203
Africa’s religious heritage (16)
Sociology
SOCL201
Sociological theory (8)
SOCL202
Gender and work (8)
SOCL203
Globalisation and development (8)
SOCL204
Sociology of Religion (8)
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Fourth Year modules: Required credits: 112
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory Capstone modules:
Capstone
CAPS301
Capstone seminar A (8)
CAPS302
Capstone seminar B (8)
- Students must select TWO (2) of the major course module groups listed below, continuing from their third year choices (64 credits), subject to availability.
Geography
GEOG301
Urban geography (16)
GEOG302
Environmental management and sustainability (16)
History
HIST311
The study of history: An introduction (16)
HIST302
History and film (16) OR
HIST303
The Political Economy of Segregation and Apartheid (16)
Law
LAWS301
Constitutional Law (16)
LAWS302
Jurisprudence (8)
LAWS303
Public International Law (8)
Literature in English
The following module is compulsory
LITR301
Literary theory (8)
Three of the following modules:
LITR311
Tragedy in Ancient Greece and the English Renaissance (8)
LITR321
Literature of faith and scepticism (8)
LITR302
Women’s voices in literature (8)
LITR312
Religion in African literature (8)
LITR313
Dystopian literatures in English (8)
LITR314
Death and dying in English literature (8)
Philosophy
Four of the following modules:
PHIL331
Philosophy of mind and person (8)
PHIL311
Philosophy of science (8)
PHIL321
Philosophy of religion (8)
PHIL302
Contemporary philosophy: Pluralism and Metaphilosophy (8)
PHIL332
Philosophy of reality (8)
Political Science
Four of the following module:
POLS301
International relations II (8)
POLS311
Political Philosophy II (8)
POLS312
Regional politics (8)
POLS321
Modern theories of justice (8)
POLS322
Democracy, autocracy, and modernisation (8)
POLS302
Political economics (8) *
*Unless exemption has been granted by Senate, students taking Political
Economics (POLS302) require ECON101 and ECON102 as pre-requisites.
Psychology
PSYC301
Abnormal psychology (16)
PSYC302
Applied psychology (16)
Religious Studies
Two of the following modules:
RELS301
Religion and politics in the modern world (16)
RELS302
Philosophical issues in religion (16)
RELS303
Religion, gender and sexuality (16)
RELS304
Secularism, modernity and fundamentalism (16)
Sociology
SOCL301
Researching social life (8)
SOCL302
Culture, identity and post-colonialism (8)
SOCL303
Political sociology (8)
SOCL304
Sociology of Africa (8)
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Elective Modules. Students must choose ONE elective minor course module group, (totalling 32 Credit Points) for the fourth year of study. They may choose as an elective from the first-year modules of any major course not selected as a major. They may also choose second-year modules in any major course, provided they have passed the first year modules in that course or with the approval of Senate if they have not completed the first level modules.
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory Capstone modules:
- The credits are assigned to the component modules in the following way:
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- Compulsory modules: ADRS101 (8 credit points) ADRS102 (8 credit points) PHIL104 (16 credit points)ACAW (Non-credit bearing module)
- Majors:Major A (2-4 modules, depending on major on first year level) (32 credit points)
- Electives:Elective A (1-2 modules depending on elective) (16 credits)
Total First Year Credits (80 Credit Points)
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- Compulsory modules: PHIL106 (8 credit points) PHIL107 (8 credit points)ACAW (Non-credit bearing module)
- Majors:Major B (2-4 modules, depending on major on first year level) (32 credit points)Major C (2-4 modules, depending on major on first year level) (32 credit points)
- Electives:Elective B (1-2 modules depending on elective) (16 credits)
Total Second Year Credits (96 Credit Points)
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Major A (2 – 4 modules, depending on major, second year level) (32 credits) Major B (2 – 4 modules, depending on major, second year level) (32 credits) Major C (2 – 4 modules, depending on major, second year level) (32 credits) Total Third Year Credits (96 Credit Points)
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- Compulsory modules: CAPS301 (8 credit points) CAPS302 (8 credit points)
- Majors:Major A (2-4 modules, depending on major, third year level) (32 credits) Major B (2-4 modules, depending on major, third year level) (32 credits)
- Electives:Elective C (2 – 4 modules, depending on elective) (32 credits)
Total Fourth Year Credits (112 Credit Points)
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RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS)
NQF level 7 with 400 Credits (SAQA ID Number: 64449)
BC.1 Application of these rules
These rules shall apply to all students who register for the first time in 2020.
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Minimum time
The degree extends over a minimum of three academic years of full-time study or six academic years of part-time study or, in the event of Senate requiring a student to proceed on a special curriculum, because, in the opinion of Senate, the student suffered a disadvantage because of illness or physical disability or because of some other good and sufficient cause not arising out of illness or physical disability, for at least four academic years of full-time study or seven academic years of part-time study.
The maximum period of study is five years of full-time study or nine years of part-time study. (See Rule G.32(3) and (4).)
BC.3 Application for admission
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student for the degree shall lodge his or her application on the College’s application form with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic, general, or other qualifications.
BC.4 Eligibility for admission
In addition to the minimum requirements set out in General Rule G.4, which relates to both the matriculation requirements in force up to the end of 2007 and the new National Senior Certificate from the end of 2008, an applicant must have either (1) or (2) as set out below.
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Matriculation or Matriculation Exemption (the matriculation requirements in force up to the end of 2007)
A minimum of a matriculation or matriculation exemption (as set out in General Rule G.4), plus:
- A pass in English (Home Language) at the Higher Grade or a standard of at least 60% in English (Second Additional) at the Higher Grade.
- A pass in Mathematics at the Higher Grade with at least 50% or a pass in Mathematics at the Standard Grade with at least 70%.
- A pass (at least 33 %) at the Higher Grade in at least two of the following subjects: A language other than English; Accounting; Art; Biblical Studies; Biology; Drama; Economics; Geography; History; Music; Physical Science; Physiology; Speech and Drama, provided that if one of the subjects passed by the candidate is Art, Drama, Music or Speech and Drama, the applicant must in addition pass one of the other subjects in the above list.Any one of these conditions may be waived if all the others are satisfied and Senate is satisfied that an applicant would cope with the degree programme.
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National Senior Certificate (the requirements of the new National Senior Certificate from the end of 2008)
A National Senior Certificate with:
- 26 points on the NSC scale of achievement (excluding points for Life Orientation); and
- a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with at least 50% (4 points) on the NSC scale of achievement, and
- a pass of at least 60% (5 points) in Mathematics OR at least 80% (7 points) in Mathematics Literacy on the NSC scale of achievement; and
- no subject at the ‘not achieved’ level (less than %), unless especially exempted by Senate or in the event that a student has attempted more than the minimum required number of subjects; and
- no more than one subject at the elementary achievement level (39% or less); and
- no more than two subjects at the moderate achievement level (49% or less); and
- at least 4 points (50 – 59%) for each of four of the designated subjects in the NSC list of designated subjects; and
- Applicants may be required to perform satisfactorily in one or both of the College’s pre- admission tests for English and Mathematics.Any one of these conditions may be waived if all the others are satisfied and Senate is satisfied that an applicant would cope with the degree programme.
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Foreign/Non-South African conditional/full exemption
Students wishing to register at St Augustine who have obtained a school leaving qualification outside of South Africa must:
- obtain a Universities SA Matriculation Board Exemption certificate for degree study at a university in South Africa. The certificate might be obtained on-line or in persons from the offices of Universities South Africa(on-line: http://mbit-apply.usaf.ac.za/applicant/add; tel: +27 010 591 4401/2; email: Applications@USAf.ac.za); and
- a 50 % pass in English as a subject as part of the applicant’s schooling programme; or
- pass in an English proficiency test offered by an accredited body in South Africa; and
- a pass in Mathematics as a subject as part of the applicant’s schooling programme that is equivalent to or better than a 60 % pass in Mathematics on the NSC scale of achievement.
- Applicants may be required to write an admissions and/or academic diagnostic assessments.
In a special case, the admission of an applicant may be permitted in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures.
In order to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce degree, a student must obtain at least 400 credits, of which 128 must be at the third year (300) level, 128 at the second year (200) level, and 144 at the first year (100) level; and must satisfy the requirements of two major subjects. The first digit of a module code refers to its level. Students may, with the permission of the Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies, elect to include an additional Major subject.
The following modules, each extending over one semester, are offered:
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First Year Modules: Required credits: 144
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules in the first year to progress to the second year of study:
Economics
ECON 101
Microeconomics 1 (16)
ECON 102
Macroeconomics 1 (16)
Mathematics
MATH 101
Mathematics (16)
Statistics
STAT 102
Statistics (16)
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules to satisfy the requirements to complete the degree:
Academic Development and Research Skills Requirement
ADRS 101
Academic development and research skills (8)
ADRS 102
Academic development and research skills (8)
Philosophy
PHIL 104
Philosophy of the Human Person (16)
PHIL106
Introduction to Ethics (8)
PHIL107
Introduction to CST (8)
Law
COMM 101
Commercial Law I (16)
COMM 102
Commercial Law II (16)
Political Science
POLS 101
Introduction to Political Science (16)
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Elective Modules (Depending on choice of major)
Political Science
POLS102
Introduction to global politics (16)
OR
Philosophy
PHIL103
Introduction to logic and philosophy (16)
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Elective Modules (If not doing a third major)
Law
LAWS101
Introduction to Law (16)
OR
Business Management
BUSM101
Introduction to business management (16)
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Additional Modules (If doing a third major)
Law
LAWS101
Introduction to Law (16)
LAWS102
Private Law I: Persons and Family (16)
OR
Business Management
BUSM101
Introduction to business management (16)
BUSM102
Marketing (16)
OR
Mathematics
MATH111B
Linear Algebra IB (8)
MATH112B
Calculus B (8)
OR BOTH OF
Political Science
POLS102
Introduction to global politics (16)
Philosophy
PHIL103
Introduction to logic and philosophy (16)
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules in the first year to progress to the second year of study:
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Second Year Modules: Required credits: 128
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules in the second year to progress to the third year:
Economics
ECON 201
Microeconomics II (8)
ECON 211
Macroeconomics II (8)
ECON 202
International Economics (8)
ECON 212
Mathematics for economists (8)
AND
Law
COMM101
Commercial Law I (16)
COMM102
Commercial Law II (16)
Philosophy Requirement
PHIL106
Introduction to Ethics (8)
PHIL107
Introduction to Catholic Social Thought (8)
AS WELL AS EITHER
Philosophy
PHIL201
History of Philosophy I (8)
PHIL221
Philosophy of Knowledge (8)
PHIL202
History of Philosophy II (8)
PHIL222
Ethics I (8)
OR
Political Science
Four of the following:
POLS201
Political Philosophy I (8)
POLS211
International relations I (8)
POLS202
South African government and politics: An introduction (8)
POLS221
Modern political theory (8)
POLS212
Politics of the USA and Latin America (8)
POLS222
Comparative Government and Politics (8)
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Elective Modules (Depending on what was chosen in first year)
Business Management
BUSM102
Marketing (16)
OR
Law
LAWS102
Private Law I: Persons and family (16)
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Additional Modules (If doing a third major)
Business Management
BUSM201
Human Resource Management (16)
BUSM202
Business Ethics (16)
OR
Law
LAWS201
Historical sources of South African Law (16)
LAWS202
Private Law II: Things and Succession (16)
OR
Mathematics
MATH201A
Linear algebra IIA (8)
MATH201B
Linear algebra IIB (8)
MATH202A
Real analysis IA (8)
MATH202B
Real analysis IB (8)
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If majoring in all Three: Economics/Philosophy/Political Science
BOTH
Philosophy
PHIL201
History of philosophy I (8)
PHIL221
Philosophy of knowledge (8)
PHIL202
History of philosophy II (8)
PHIL222
Ethics I (8)
AND
Political Science
Four of the following:
POLS201
Political Philosophy I (8)
POLS211
International relations I (8)
POLS202
South African government and politics: An introduction (8)
POLS221
Modern political theory (8)
POLS212
Politics of the USA and Latin America (8)
POLS222
Comparative Government and Politics (8)
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory modules in the second year to progress to the third year:
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Third Year Modules: Required credits: 128
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory Capstone and Accounting modules:
Capstone
CAPS301
Capstone seminar A (8)
CAPS302
Capstone seminar B (8)
Accounting
ACCN 101
Accounting 1A (16))
ACCN 102
Accounting 1B (16))
- A student is required to complete the following modules in Third Year:
Economics
ECON301
Microeconomics III (8)
ECON311
Macroeconomics III (8)
ECON321
Econometrics (8)
ECON302
Development economics (8) OR
ECON312
Economics of the public sector (8)
EITHER
Philosophy
Four of the following modules
PHIL331
Philosophy of mind and person (8)
PHIL321
Philosophy of religion (8)
PHIL302
Contemporary philosophy: Pluralism and metaphilosophy (8)
PHIL311
Philosophy of science (8)
PHIL332
Philosophy of reality (8)
OR
Political Science
Four of the following modules
POLS321
Modern theories of justice (8)
POLS322
Democracy, autocracy and modernisation (8)
POLS301
International relations II (8)
POLS 311
Political philosophy II (8)
POLS312
Regional politics(8)
POLS302
Political economics (8)
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Elective Modules (Depending on what was chosen in second year)
Business Management
BUSM201
Human resource management (16)
OR
Law
LAWS201
Historical sources of South African Law (16)
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Additional Modules (If doing a third major)
Business Management
BUSM301
Strategic Management (16)
BUSM302
Information Management (16)
OR
Law
LAWS301
Constitutional Law (16)
LAWS302
Jurisprudence (8)
LAWS 303
Public International Law (8)
OR
Mathematics
MATH301A
Real analysis IIA (8)
MATH302A
Complex analysis A (8)
MATH301B
Real analysis IIB (8)
MATH302B
Complex analysis B (8)
OR, BOTH
Philosophy
Four of the following modules
PHIL331
Philosophy of mind and person (8)
PHIL321
Philosophy of religion (8)
PHIL302
Contemporary philosophy (8)
PHIL311
Philosophy of science (8)
PHIL332
Philosophy of reality (8)
AND
Political Science
Four of the following modules
POLS301
International relations II (8)
POLS302
Political economics (8)
POLS311
Political philosophy II (8)
POLS312
Regional politics (8)
POLS321
Modern theories of justice (8)
POLS322
Democracy, autocracy, and modernisation (8)
- Students must take AND pass the following compulsory Capstone and Accounting modules:
- The College cannot guarantee that all modules listed will be offered every year.
BC.7 Proceeding to next module in a subject
A student must pass Mathematics (MATH 101) and Statistics (STAT 102) before proceeding to any module in Economics (any module with an Economics code) at the second year level.
Senate may specify modules as pre-requisites and/or co-requisites for students to proceed to study any specified module or group of modules. Any exemption to this rule will require the approval of Senate or of a body to which Senate has delegated the relevant remit.
See General Rule G.41.
BC.9 Credit and withdrawal of credit
A student will be granted credit for any module that he or she successfully completes, subject to the rules pertaining to a particular qualification and any special restrictions on credits in the rules for the degree. However, even if a student obtains such credit, he or she may be refused permission to renew his or her registration if he or she fails to comply with the minimum requirements of study for the degree. (See General Rule G.32.)
Senate may withdraw a credit obtained by examination or exemption in a qualifying module if a student allows his or her registration to lapse for a period of four years or longer.
- A student shall be deemed to be in the first year of study until he or she has accumulated at least 96 credits.
- A student will be deemed to be in the second year of study in the period between the first and third years of study as defined in (1) and (3) hereof.
- A student will be deemed to be in the third year of study in the year when he or she is registered for modules that will enable him or her to complete the requirements for the degree in that year.
BC.11 Proceeding to next year of study
Unless specific exemption has been granted by Senate:
- A student may not proceed from the first year of study to the second year of study unless he or she has accumulated at least 96 credits in terms of these rules.
- A student may not proceed from the second year of study to the third year of study unless he or she has completed all the modules prescribed for the second year of study and has no more than 32 credits outstanding from the modules prescribed for the first year of study.
BC.12 Fulfilling the requirements for the award of the degree
A student qualifies for the degree by completing all the modules prescribed for the degree within the maximum time allowed for completing the degree (see rule BC.2) and by complying with the requirements of General Rule G.17.
BC.13 Cancellation of registration
- Unless Senate determines otherwise in exceptional circumstances, a student who cancels his or her registration for the degree later than four weeks prior to the commencement of the final summative assessment (invigilated traditional examination) session in which the assessments for the degree are held, will be deemed to have failed all the modules for which he or she was registered in that year, except those modules which he or she has already completed.
- A student, who cancels his or her registration for a module less than four weeks prior to the scheduled final summative assessment (invigilated traditional examination) session for that module, will be deemed to have failed that module unless Senate determines otherwise.
The final mark obtained by a student or candidate in a course or module will be published as a percentage.
BC.15 Award of degree with distinction
- The degree will be awarded with distinction to a student who:
- completes the requirements for the degree specified by St Augustine College within the specified period of study; and,
- completes all prescribed modules specified by the College at first attempt; and,
- has completed all the modules specified by the College to be taken at St Augustine College; and,
- obtains a distinction (75% or over) in each module of the subjects taken at the third- year level (as a major subject); and,
- obtains an overall average of at least 68% for all the remaining modules for the degree.
- The degree will be awarded with distinction in a particular subject, to a student who:
- completes the requirements for the degree within the specified period of study; and,
- has completed all the modules specified by the College that must be taken at the College for the degree at St Augustine College; and
- obtains a distinction (75% or over) in every module for a particular (major) subject in the first, second and third years of study.
BC.16 Supplementary rule for Capstone modules
In parallel to the General Rules for supplementary assessments for undergraduate students (see G.22(c)) students would need a minimum of 40% for their final mark to qualify for a supplementary assessment in all undergraduate modules. The mark in the supplementary assessment will be limited to a maximum of 50% and will replace all previous marks as the course outcome. The supplementary assessment has to be submitted within three days (72 hours) of the student having received the overall semester mark.
RULES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
NQF level 7 with 400 Credits (SAQA ID Number: 62851)
BT.1 Application of these rules
These rules shall apply to all students.
- Minimum timeThe degree extends over a minimum of three academic years of full-time study or six academic years of part-time study or, in the event of Senate’s requiring a student to proceed on a special curriculum, because, in the opinion of Senate, the student suffered a disadvantage because of illness or physical disability or because of some other good and sufficient cause not arising out of illness or physical disability for, at least four academic years of full-time study or seven academic years of part-time study.
- Maximum
The maximum period of study is five years of full-time study or nine years of part-time study. (See Rule G.32(7).)
BT.3 Application for admission
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student for the degree shall lodge his or her application on the College’s application form with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic, general or other qualifications.
BT.4 Eligibility for admission
In addition to the minimum requirements set out in General Rule G.4 and successful completion of the admissions assessment, which relate to both the matriculation requirements in force up to the end of 2007 and the new National Senior Certificate from the end of 2008, an applicant must have:
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Matriculation or matriculation exemption (the matriculation requirements in force up to the end of 2007)
A minimum of a matriculation or matriculation exemption (as set out in General Rule G.4), plus:
- A pass mark of at least 50% in English (Home Language) at the Higher Grade or a standard of at least 60% in English (Second Additional) at the Higher Grade and,
- A pass (at least 33%) at the Higher Grade in at least two of the following subjects: A language other than English; Accounting; Art; Biblical Studies; Biology; Drama; Economics; Geography; History; Mathematics; Music; Physical Science; Physiology; Speech and Drama, provided that if one of the subjects passed by the candidate is Art, Drama, Music or Speech and Drama, the applicant must in addition pass one of the other subjects in the above list.Any one of these conditions may be waived if all the others are satisfied and Senate is satisfied that an applicant would cope with the degree programme.
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National Senior Certificate (the requirements of the new National Senior Certificate from the end of 2008)
A National Senior Certificate with:
- 25 points on the NSC scale of achievement; excluding points for Life Orientation,
- a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with at least 50% (4 points) on the NSC scale of achievement, and
- having obtained at least 4 points (50 – 59%) for each of four of the designated subjects in the NSC list of designated subjects.
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Foreign/Non-South African conditional/full exemption
Students wishing to register at St Augustine who have obtained a school leaving qualification outside of South Africa must:
- obtain a Universities SA Matriculation Board Exemption certificate for degree study at a university in South Africa. The certificate might be obtained on-line or in persons from the offices of Universities South Africa(on-line: http://mbit-apply.usaf.ac.za/applicant/add; tel: +27 010 591 4401/2; email: Applications@USAf.ac.za); and
- a 50 % pass in English as a subject as part of the applicant’s schooling programme; or
- a pass in an English proficiency test offered by an accredited body in South Africa.
- Applicants may be required to write an admissions and/or academic diagnostic assessments.
In order to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Theology degree a student must obtain at least 400 credits of which 128 must be at the third-year level, 128 at the second year level and 144 at the first year level. The first digit of a module code refers to its level. Modules at the first- and second-year level carry 16 credits with the exception of ADRS101/102 which carry 8 credits each. Some modules at third-year level carry 16 credits, while others carry 24 credits.
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First Year Modules: Required credits: 144
First Semester
ADRS101
Academic development and research skills I
8 credits
BIBS111
Introduction to the Old Testament and the Pentateuch
16 credits
CHIS111
Introduction to the Early and Medieval Church
16 credits
PHIL105
Introductory philosophy for theology
16 credits
SYTH103
Introduction to systematic theology
16 credits
Second Semester
ADRS102
Academic development and research skills II
8 credits
BIBS112
Introduction to the New Testament literature and the Synoptic Gospels
16 credits
CHIS112
From the Reformation to the Modern Church
16 credits
PHIL104
Philosophy of the human person
16 credits
SYTH104
Theological anthropology – Creation to Eschaton
16 credits
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Second Year Modules: Required credits: 128
First Semester
BIBS203
History of Israel in context: Historical books of the Old Testament
16 credits
CETH211
Foundations and issues in Christian Ethics
16 credits
PAST103
Pastoral psychology
16 credits
SYTH203
Fundamental theology
16 credits
Second Semester
BIBS204
Johannine literature and the Book of Revelation
16 credits
CETH212
Special questions in Christian Ethics
16 credits
PAST101
Dynamics of the spiritual journey
16 credits
SYTH202
God: Father, Son and the Holy Spirit: Trinity and Christology
16 credits
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Third Year Modules: Required credits: 128
First Semester
BIBS303
The Prophets and Wisdom literature of the Old Testament
24 credits
PAST301
History of Christian spirituality
16 credits
SYTH301
Church, Ecclesiology, Missiology and Sacramentology
24 credits
Second Semester
BIBS304
Epistolary literature of the New Testament
16 credits
PAST303
Ministering in the Christian tradition
24 credits
SYTH306
Ecumenism and theology of religions
24 credits
BT.6
Years
(1)
of Study
Full-time study
All modules for this curriculum are compulsory and should be taken in the order listed in BT.5.
(2)
Part-time study
The curriculum is as stated below; each full-time year of study is extended over two years. A student must complete:
- First year of studyThe two fundamental modules (ADRS101/2) and four first-year modules from the list of available modules for first year full time.
- Second year of studyFour first-year modules from the list of available modules for first year full time.
- Third year of studyTwo first-year modules and two second-year modules from the list of available modules for first year full time.
- Fourth year of studyFour second-year modules from the list of available modules for second year full time.
- Fifth year of studyThree third-year modules from the list of available modules for third year full time.
- Sixth year of study
Three third-year modules from the list of available modules for third year full time.
BT.7 Proceeding to next module in a subject
- If a student fails module A in a subject, he or she may proceed to module B in that subject.
- Under academic advice a student who fails module A or B from a first year module may continue and do modules A and or B in the second year of that subject whilst at the same time repeating the module they failed.
- If a student has not done the first year modules A and B of a subject they may, under academic advice, in their second year of study do modules A and or B of the second year subject whilst completing the first year modules A and B which they have not yet done.
- A student may not do a second year module in a subject where they have failed both the A and B module of that same subject at the first year level.
- Students may only do third year modules in subjects which they have completed and passed both modules at the first and second year level. If a student fails module A in a subject, he or she may proceed to module B in that subject but may not proceed to a module at the second- or third-year level in that subject unless he or she has passed both A and B modules in that subject at the preceding level (i.e. at first or second year level, as the case may be).
See General Rule G.41.
BT.9 Credit and withdrawal of credit
A student will be granted credit for any module that he or she successfully completes subject to the rules pertaining to a particular qualification and any special restrictions on credits in the rules for the degree. However, even if a student obtains such credit, he or she may be refused permission to renew his or her registration if he or she fails to comply with the minimum requirements of study for the degree. (See General Rule G.32(4)).
Senate may withdraw a credit obtained by examination or exemption in a qualifying module if a student allows his or her registration to lapse for a period of four years or longer.
- A student shall be deemed to be in the first year of study until he or she has obtained credit in at least five modules.
- A student will be deemed to be in the second year of study in the period between the first and third years of study as defined in (a) and (c) hereof.
- A student shall be deemed to be in the third year of study in the year in which he or she is registered for modules that will enable him or her to complete the requirements for the degree in that year.
BT.11 Proceeding to next year of study
- A student may not proceed from the first year of study to the second year of study unless he or she has obtained credit in at least 144 credits in terms of these rules.
- A student may not proceed from the second year of study to the third year of study unless he or she has completed all the modules specified for the first year of study (144 credits) and at least 128 credits prescribed for the second year of study and is in a position to register and complete all the requirements for the degree in that year.
BT.12 Fulfilling the requirements for the award of the degree
Unless specific exemption has been granted by Senate:
A student qualifies for the degree by completing all of the modules prescribed for the degree within the maximum time allowed for completing the degree and by complying with the requirements of General Rule G17.
BT.13 Cancellation of registration
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Cancellation of registration for the degree
Unless Senate determines otherwise in exceptional circumstances, a student who cancels his or her registration for the degree later than one month prior to the commencement of the examination session in which the examinations for the modules are held (whether for the first or the second semester), will be deemed to have failed all the modules for which he or she was registered in that year, except those modules which he or she has already completed.
A student, who cancels his or her registration for a module less than one month prior to the commencement of the examination session scheduled for that module, will be deemed to have failed that module unless Senate determines otherwise.
The final mark obtained by a student or candidate in a course or module will be published as a percentage.
BT.15 Award of degree with distinction
- The degree will be awarded with distinction to a student who:
- completes the requirements for the degree specified by St Augustine College within the specified period of study; and,
- completes all prescribed modules specified by the College at first attempt; and,
- obtains an overall average of 75% or above.
- In the case of students who transfer from another institute, BT.15(1)(a)-(c) apply to the modules completed at the College.
- The degree will be awarded with distinction in a particular subject, to a student who:
- completes the requirements for the degree within the specified period of study; and,
- has completed all the modules specified by the College that must be taken at the College for the degree at St Augustine College; and,
- obtains a distinction (75% or over) in every module for a particular subject in the first, second and third years of study.
RULES FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN PEACE STUDIES
These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Rules. NQF level 8 with 120 credits (SAQA ID Number: 88868)
The curriculum for the degree shall extend over not less than two years of part-time study. During that period a student is required to attend lectures full-time during four one-week modules and undertake a research project in the last module.
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student for the degree shall lodge his or her application in writing with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic and general qualifications.
HA.3 Eligibility for admission as a student for the degree
Either of the following may be admitted as a student by Senate under such conditions as it may determine if it is satisfied that he or she is qualified and able to undertake the degree:
- the holder of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years (minimum 360 credits), exit level 7 with minimum of 120 credits at Level 7 and a maximum of 96 credits at Level 5) with an average mark of 65% in the final year of study;
- the holder of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 480 credits;
- a person who has qualified for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
A student must complete five modules, including one covering the compulsory Research Project. Each module counts 20 credits (66.7% towards the final mark of the degree) while the Research Project counts 40 credits (33.3% toward the final mark of the degree).
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Compulsory |
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HONA401 |
Foundations of peace studies: Dignity and the common good |
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HONA402 |
Fundamentals of peace-building: Concepts, philosophy and organisation |
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HONA410 |
Research project |
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Electives (2 required, with at least one from Group A) |
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Group A |
HONA403 |
Identity-based conflict: Ethno-cultural, gender and religious dimensions |
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HONA404 |
Recovering from violence: Transitional justice, reconstruction and reconciliation |
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HONA406 |
Philosophy and practice of non-violence |
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HONA411 |
Elements of peace-keeping |
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Group B |
HONA405 |
The state in modern politics |
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HONA407 |
War, peace and international relations |
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HONA408 |
The economic causes and consequences of conflict |
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HONA409 |
Normative political theory in a global context |
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HA.5 Completion of modules and credits
- A student for the degree shall attend, perform the work of the class and, as Senate determines, present himself or herself for assessment in the modules prescribed in the rules.
- In each module, including the module, Research Project (HONA410), a student is required to attend the weeks of full-time lectures as well as any other sessions set out for research design and methods.
- In the case of the module, Research Project (HONA410), the student must complete a 10 000- word research project on a topic approved by the Head of Department. Should a student require additional time in which to complete the research project, he or she must apply in writing through the Registrar’s Office for permission from the Head of Department.
- The mark for each module, except the Research Project (HONA410), comprises the following components made up in the following proportions:Formative assessment 50% towards the final mark Summative assessment 50% towards the final mark
- The formative component consists of formative assessment task/s and comprises 50% of the overall marks for a module.
- The summative assessment comprises the other 50%. The summative assessment may take the form of a formal written examination or another assessment form depending on the requirements of the module. It must be in a written form which will be externally assessed and is weighted as a minimum of 50% of the final mark.All details about the methods of assessment, length of assignments or other methods of assessment and due dates, as well as the component or components to be externally assessed, must be included in the course packs handed out to candidates at the start of each module.
- All assignments must be completed and handed in by the due dates set by the Head of Department. A candidate may be refused permission to present himself or herself for the normal traditional examination, if there be one, or from submitting the summative assessment assignment if he or she has not completed and submitted all the work prescribed during the quarter in which the module is offered, by the due date. Where no traditional examination for the summative assessment is held a candidate must hand in all work by the due date and must complete and hand in the final assignment for summative assessment by the due date. No extensions beyond that date are permitted. A candidate who fails to submit the work by the due date will fail the module.
- The pass mark in any module is 50%. A student has to obtain an average of at least 50% for the two components and, in addition, must obtain a sub-minimum of 40% in the formative and summative assessments.
- All four modules, count equally towards the final mark for the degree (20 credits per module). The Research Project counts 40 credits towards the degree.
Senate may, on written application from a student, exempt such a student from one or two modules on the ground of his or her having obtained credit in an equivalent course or module for a degree or equivalent qualification in another university or equivalent academic institution, on condition that he or she completes the remaining requirements for the degree at the College.
HA.7 Completion of requirements for degree
In order to qualify for the degree, a student must:
- comply with the requirements of Rules HA.4 and HA.5(1) and (2),
- obtain credit for all the modules prescribed for him or her,
- complete all the requirements within 30 months of first registration for the degree.
HA.8 Failing and repeating modules
- A student who fails to obtain credit in a module may be permitted by Senate to repeat the module the next time it is offered. Repeating a module means re-registering for the module, repeating all the work for the module, undergoing the required assessments and paying the prescribed tuition fee.Students who fail more than two modules will be de-registered and will not be offered a degree by the College.
- There is no guarantee that every module will be offered every year, or even every second year.
Senate may refuse permission for a student to renew his or her registration for the degree if he or she fails to complete the requirements set out in Rules HA.4 and HA.5 or has not completed and passed all five modules (including the module “Research Project” (HONA410) ) within 30 months of continuous part-time registration. If a candidate has been granted formal permission by Senate to break his or her registration for a specific period, that period will be excluded from the two-year period. (See also General Rule G.33.)
HA.10 Submission of Research Project
Every candidate for an Honours degree is required to attend any units or courses the College offers in research design and methods. The Faculty Higher Degrees Committee may exempt a candidate from attending some or all of the research design and methods components if it is satisfied that the candidate has sufficient experience in academic research prior to starting the degree. Application for exemption must be made via the Registrar’s office. The decision could, however, be reversed if, in the opinion of the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee, the candidate’s performance in the other modules demonstrates that he or she would benefit by attending the research methods component.
Once the supervisor has approved the final copy of the Research Project, a candidate shall submit to the Registrar one electronic copy of his or her Research Project, unless the Registrar requires otherwise in a particular case.
Should the candidate wish to submit the project for assessment without the supervisor’s consent, he or she may do so. However the supervisor must inform the Registrar in writing that the project has been submitted without his or her consent.
In the case of a successful candidate, he or she shall submit one further unbound copy and one copy on CD disk of the Research Project for lodging in the library. If an assessor requires amendments or corrections to be made to the project, these must be carried out before graduation and before lodging the Research Project in the Library.
HA.11 Publication of Results and award of the degree with distinction
- The final mark obtained by a student in a qualifying module shall be published as a percentage.
- The degree may be awarded with distinction to a student who obtains an average of at least 75% for all five modules.
RULES FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN PHILOSOPHY
(BAHONSPHIL)
These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Rules.
NQF level 8 with 120 credits
(SAQA ID 94858)
The curriculum for the degree shall extend over not less than two years of part-time study. During that period a student is required to attend lectures full-time during four one-week modules and undertake a research report in the last module.
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student for the degree shall lodge his or her application in writing with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic and general qualifications.
HP.3 Eligibility for admission as a student for the degree
Either of the following may be admitted as a student by Senate under such conditions as it may determine if it is satisfied that he or she is qualified and able to undertake the degree:
- the holder of a three-year degree majoring in philosophy who has obtained at least 65% in Philosophy in the first, second and third year of his/her undergraduate degree AND who has obtained a final-year overall average of 65%;
- a person who has qualified for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning policy (RPL);
- See also General Rule G.4.
A student must complete five modules. Each module, except for the Research Project, which will count 40 credits, is worth 20 credits. The four modules count 66.7% towards the final mark while the Research Project counts 33.3% towards the final mark of the degree:
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HONP401 |
Philosophical thinker |
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HONP402 |
Historical philosophical period |
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HONP403 |
Key philosophical theme |
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HONP404 |
Primary text |
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HONP405 |
Research Project |
HP.5 Completion of modules and credits
- A student for the degree shall attend, perform the work of the class and, as Senate determines, present himself or herself for assessment in the modules prescribed in the rules.
- In each of the four coursework modules, a student is required to attend the weeks of full- time lectures as well as any other sessions that may be set out for research design and methods as a formative component of the final module, namely Research Project (HONP405).
- In the case of the module, Research Project (HONP405), the student must complete a 10 000- word research project on a topic approved by the Head of Department. Should a student require additional time in which to complete the research project, he or she must apply in writing through the Registrar’s Office for permission.
- The mark for each module, except the Research Project (HONP405), comprises the following components made up in the following proportions:Formative assessment 50% towards the final mark Summative assessment 50% towards the final mark
- The formative component consists of formative assessment task/s and comprises 50% of the overall marks for a module.
- The summative assessment comprises the other 50%. The summative assessment may take the form of an examination or another assessment form depending on the requirements of the module. It must be in a written form which will be externally assessed and is weighted as a minimum of 50% of the final mark.
All details about the methods of assessment, length of assignments or other methods of assessment and due dates, as well as the component or components to be externally
assessed, must be included in the course packs handed out to candidates at the start of each module.
- All assignments must be completed and handed in by the due dates set by the Head of Department. A candidate may be refused permission to present himself or herself for the normal traditional examination, if there be one, or from submitting the summative assessment assignment if he or she has not completed and submitted all the work prescribed during the quarter in which the module is offered, by the due date. Where no traditional examination for the summative assessment is held a candidate must hand in all work by the due date and must complete and hand in the final assignment for summative assessment by the due date. No extensions beyond that date are permitted. A candidate who fails to submit the work by the due date will fail the module.
- The pass mark in any module is 50%. A student has to obtain an average of at least 50% for the two components and, in addition, must obtain a sub-minimum of 40% in the formative and summative assessments.
- All four modules, count equally towards the final mark for the degree (20 credits per module). The Research Project counts 40 credits towards the degree.
Senate may, on written application from a student, exempt such a student from one or two modules on the ground of his or her having obtained credit in an equivalent course or module for a degree or equivalent qualification in another university or equivalent academic institution, on condition that he or she completes the remaining requirements for the diploma at the College.
HP.7 Completion of requirements for degree
In order to qualify for the degree, a student must:
- comply with the requirements of Rules HP.4 and HP.5(1) and (2),
- obtain credit for all the modules prescribed for him or her,
- complete all the requirements within 30 months of first registration for the degree.
HP.8 Failing and repeating modules
- A student who fails to obtain credit in a module may be permitted by Senate to repeat the module the next time it is offered. Repeating a module means re-registering for the module, repeating all the work for the module, undergoing the required assessments and paying the prescribed tuition fee.Students who fail more than two modules will be de-registered and will not be offered a degree by the College.
- There is no guarantee every module will be offered every year or even every second year.
Senate may refuse permission for a student to renew his or her registration for the degree if he or she fails to complete the requirements set out in Rules HP.4 and HP.5 or has not completed and passed all five modules (including the module “Research Project” (HONP405) ) within 30 months of continuous part-time registration. If a candidate has been granted formal permission by Senate to break his or her registration for a specific period, that period will be excluded from the two-year period. (See also General Rule G.33.)
HP.10 Submission of Research Project
Every candidate for an Honours degree is required to attend any units or courses that the College may offer in research design and methods. The Faculty Higher Degrees Committee may exempt a candidate from attending some or all of the research design and methods components if it is satisfied that the candidate has sufficient experience in academic research prior to starting the degree. Application for exemption must be made via the Registrar’s office. The decision could, however, be reversed if, in the opinion of the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee, the candidate’s performance in the other modules demonstrates that he or she would benefit by attending the research methods component.
Once the supervisor has approved the final copy of the Research Project, a candidate shall submit to the Registrar one electronic copy of his or her Research Project, unless the Registrar requires otherwise in a particular case.
Should the candidate wish to submit the project for assessment without the supervisor’s consent, he or she may do so. However the supervisor must inform the College in writing that the project has been submitted without his or her consent.
In the case of a successful candidate, he or she shall submit one further unbound copy and one copy on CD disk of the Research Project for lodging in the library. If an assessor requires
amendments or corrections to be made to the project, these must be carried out before graduation and before lodging the Research Project in the Library.
HP.11 Publication of results and award of diploma with distinction
- The final mark obtained by a student in a qualifying module shall be published as a percentage.
- The degree may be awarded with distinction to a student who obtains an average of at least 75% for all five modules.
RULES FOR BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (HONOURS)
(BTh HONS)
These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Rules. NQF level 8 with 120 credits (SAQA ID Number: 90625)
The curriculum for the degree shall extend over not less than two years of part-time study. During that period a student is required to attend lectures full-time during four one-week modules and undertake a research report in the last module.
A person who wishes to be admitted as a student for the degree shall lodge his or her application in writing with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic and general qualifications.
HT.3 Eligibility for admission as a student for the degree
Either of the following may be admitted as a student by Senate under such conditions as it may determine if it is satisfied that he or she is qualified and able to undertake the degree:
- the holder of a three-year degree in theology with a final-year overall average of 65%
- a person who has qualified for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
A candidate must choose between the following two tracks. The modules within each track are as follows:
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HONT401
Theological method
HONT402
Research Project
HONT403
History of theological thought
HONT404
Political theology
HONT405
Themes in Christian doctrine
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Pastoral Track
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HONT401 |
Theological method |
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HONT402 |
Research Project |
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HONT406 |
Word and worship |
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HONT407 |
Pastoral counselling |
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HONT408 |
Faith formation |
Each module, except for the Research Project which will count 40 credits, is worth 20 credits. The four modules count 66.7% towards the final mark while the Research Project counts 33.3% towards the final mark of the degree:
HT.5 Completion of modules and credits
- A student for the degree shall attend, perform the work of the class and, as Senate determines, present himself or herself for assessment in the modules prescribed in the rules.
- In each of the four coursework modules, a student is required to attend the weeks of full- time lectures as well as any other sessions that may be set out for research design and methods as a formative component of the final module, namely Research Project (HONT402).
- In the case of the module, Research Project (HONT402), the student must complete a 10 000- word research project on a topic approved by the Head of Department. Should a student require additional time in which to complete the research project, he or she must apply in writing through the Registrar’s Office for permission.
- The mark for each module, except the Research Project (HONT402), comprises the following components made up in the following proportions:Formative assessment 50% towards the final mark Summative assessment 50% towards the final mark
- The formative component consists of formative assessment task/s and comprises 50% of the overall marks for a module.
- The summative assessment comprises the other 50%. The summative assessment may take the form of an examination or another assessment form depending on the requirements of the module. It must be in a written form which will be externally assessed and is weighted as a minimum of 50% of the final mark.All details about the methods of assessment, length of assignments or other methods of assessment and due dates, as well as the component or components to be externally assessed, must be included in the course packs handed out to candidates at the start of each module.
- All assignments must be completed and handed in by the due dates set by the Head of Department. A candidate may be refused permission to present himself or herself for the normal traditional examination, if there be one, or from submitting the summative assessment assignment if he or she has not completed and submitted all the work prescribed during the quarter in which the module is offered, by the due date. Where no traditional examination for the summative assessment is held a candidate must hand in all work by the due date and must complete and hand in the final assignment for summative assessment by the due date. No extensions beyond that date are permitted. A candidate who fails to submit the work by the due date will fail the module.
- The pass mark in any module is 50%. A student has to obtain an average of at least 50% for the two components and, in addition, must obtain a sub-minimum of 40% in the formative and summative assessments.
- All four modules, count equally towards the final mark for the degree (20 credits per module). The Research Project counts 40 credits towards the degree.
Senate may, on written application from a student, exempt such a student from one or two modules on the ground of his or her having obtained credit in an equivalent course or module for a degree or equivalent qualification in another university or equivalent academic institution, on condition that he or she completes the remaining requirements for the diploma at the College.
HT.7 Completion of requirements for degree
In order to qualify for the degree, a student must:
- comply with the requirements of Rules HT.4 and HT.5(1) and (2),
- obtain credit for all the modules prescribed for him or her,
- complete all the requirements within 30 months of first registration for the degree.
HT.8 Failing and repeating modules
- A student who fails to obtain credit in a module may be permitted by Senate to repeat the module the next time it is offered. Repeating a module means re-registering for the module, repeating all the work for the module, undergoing the required assessments and paying the prescribed tuition fee.Students who fail more than two modules will be de-registered and will not be offered a degree by the College.
- There is no guarantee every module will be offered every year or even every second year.
Senate may refuse permission for a student to renew his or her registration for the degree if he or she fails to complete the requirements set out in Rules HT.4 and HT.5 or has not completed and passed all five modules (including the module “Research Project” (HONT402) ) within 30 months of continuous part-time registration. If a candidate has been granted formal permission by Senate to break his or her registration for a specific period, that period will be excluded from the two-year period. (See also General Rule G.33.)
HT.10 Submission of Research Project
Every candidate for an Honours degree is required to attend any units or courses that the College may offer in research design and methods. The Faculty Higher Degrees Committee may exempt a candidate from attending some or all of the research design and methods components if it is satisfied that the candidate has sufficient experience in academic research prior to starting the degree. Application for exemption must be made via the Registrar’s office. The decision could, however, be reversed if, in the opinion of the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee, the candidate’s performance in the other modules demonstrates that he or she would benefit by attending the research methods component.
Once the supervisor has approved the final copy of the Research Project, a candidate shall submit to the Registrar one electronic copy of his or her Research Project, unless the Registrar requires otherwise in a particular case.
Should the candidate wish to submit the project for assessment without the supervisor’s consent, he or she may do so. However the supervisor must inform the College in writing that the project has been submitted without his or her consent.
In the case of a successful candidate, he or she shall submit one further unbound copy and one copy on CD disk of the Research Project for lodging in the library. If an assessor requires amendments or corrections to be made to the project, these must be carried out before graduation and before lodging the Research Project in the Library.
HT.11 Publication of results and award of degree with distinction
- The final mark obtained by a student in a qualifying module shall be published as a percentage.
- The degree may be awarded with distinction to a student who obtains an average of at least 75% for all five modules.
RULES FOR DEGREES OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Rules.
Rules M.1 to M.19 inclusive are common to all five degrees of Master of Philosophy by course work and research, with the exception of Rule M.8, in which the individual curricula for each degree are set out. Note that specialisations studies do not appear on the Degree Certificate but are indicated on the transcript when a student graduates).
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Degrees offered, NQF level and credit points
NQF Level 9. The total number of credit points for each MPhil degree is 200. The following degrees of Master are offered:
Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics Specialisation in Business Ethics Specialisation in Social and Political Ethics
Master of Philosophy in Culture and Education Specialisation in Educational Leadership
Master of Philosophy in Philosophy Master of Philosophy in Theology
Specialisation in Fundamental and Systematic Theology Specialisation in Christian Spirituality
Specialisation in Pastoral Theology (*not offered in 2020)
Specialisation in Canon Law
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These rules shall apply to all candidates who register for the first time in 2020 and, in addition, to all candidates who were registered before 2020 unless Senate otherwise determines or has determined in a particular case, in which event such a candidate shall proceed in terms of a special curriculum laid down for him or her by Senate, as it determines.
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A person who wishes to be admitted for one of the following four degrees: Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics
Master of Philosophy in Culture and Education Master of Philosophy in Philosophy
Master of Philosophy in Theology
shall lodge his or her application in writing with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic and general qualifications.
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Eligibility for admission as a candidate for the degree
- Any of the following may be admitted as a candidate by Senate under such conditions as it may determine if it is satisfied that he or she is qualified and able to undertake the degree:
- the holder of an Honours degree with a research component and an average mark of minimum 60% or
- the holder of a degree taken over a minimum of four years and who has satisfied Senate that he or she has attained at least an average of 60% in the fourth year of study of that degree and has research experience; or
- the holder of a three-year degree of Bachelor who produces evidence to the satisfaction of Senate of having pursued, for a period of at least two years subsequent to his or her admission to the degree of bachelor, a course of study or research in the field in which he or she proposes to follow in the degree of Master of Philosophy and who has satisfied Senate that he or she has attained an Honours standard in that field; ord) the holder of a qualification considered by Senate to be appropriate for admission as a candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy; or
- a person who does not qualify under (a), (b), (c) or (d) above but who qualifies for admission in terms of the College’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and who Senate considers to be able to undertake the requirements of thedegree;
- An applicant who does not qualify for admission as per rule M.4 (1) (a-e) may be admitted as a candidate by special permission of Senate on his / her own recognisance if, in the opinion of Senate, the candidate:
- presents a transcript of his/her Bachelor’s Degree, which reflects excellent results, and
- has at least five years of experience in an area considered cognate to the field of study of the intended degree, and
- has successfully completed and passed a diagnostic assessment in the area of study and appropriate to the NQF level of the degree applied for, and
- is able to meet the requirements of the degree.
The Senate decision will be final and no appeal against such decision may be made.
- Additional requirement for admission as a candidate for the Specialisation in Canon Law in the degree of Master of Philosophy in Theology.For admission as a candidate for the Specialisation in Canon Law in the degree of Master of Philosophy in Theology, a person must hold one of the qualifications listed in (1) above. At least one of those qualifications shall either be a degree in the broad field of theology or be one that Senate deems to be equivalent to an appropriate degree in theology.Should a prospective student lack an appropriate theological degree or background acceptable to Senate, Senate will require him or her to complete General Survey of Theology (MPHT538) for non- degree purposes before it admits him or her as a candidate for the Specialisation in Canon Law or Senate may, in special circumstances, admit the applicant as a candidate for the degree and permit him or her to complete General Survey of Theology (MPHT538) for non-degree purposes before he or she is allowed to start the mini- dissertation.
- Any of the following may be admitted as a candidate by Senate under such conditions as it may determine if it is satisfied that he or she is qualified and able to undertake the degree:
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Structure of the degrees of Master of Philosophy
The degrees of Master of Philosophy are offered either by a combination of course work and research or by research only.
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Curriculum by a combination of course work andresearch
There are two models in terms of which the degrees can be followed by a combination of course work and research, namely, the standard curriculum as in (a) below or a special curriculum as in (b) below.
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A candidate is required to complete seven modules and a mini-dissertation.
In this model, the seven modules (20 credits each) count 70% towards the degree and the mini- dissertation of approximately 18 000 words (60 credits) counts 30% towards the degree.
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Special curriculum for exceptional cases
A candidate may, in circumstances that Senate considers to be exceptional, be permitted by Senate to proceed on a curriculum consisting of four modules and a mini- dissertation of 30 000 words.
In this model, the average weight of the 4 modules (20 credits each) counts 40% towards the degree and the weight of the mini-dissertation (120 credits) counts 60% towards the degree.
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Curriculum for a degree of Master of Philosophy by research only
A candidate for a degree of Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics, Culture and Education, Philosophy, or, in Theology, shall prosecute for not less than one academic year of full-time study or two academic years of part-time study, advanced study and research under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate. The advanced study and research shall normally be in the subject in which the candidate passed an Honours degree or equivalent examination.
In exceptional cases, Senate may permit a candidate to pursue such advanced study and research in a subject cognate to the one which he or she did at Honours level. In such a case it may require the candidate to attend and to pass examinations in such modules as it may determine. In such a case, the minimum period of registration shall be extended for a period to be determined by Senate.
A candidate for a degree of Master of Philosophy by research only shall, after consultation with his or her supervisor, present for the approval of Senate a dissertation of not more than 60 000 words on a subject approved by Senate. Such dissertation must constitute both an application of the methods of research and some contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen.
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- The curricula for the degrees of Master carried out by a combination of course-work and research shall extend over the equivalent of a period of not less than thirteen months of full- time study or twenty-six months of part-time study. The maximum period of study is thirty- eight months of part-time study except when the permission of Senate has been sought and granted for an extension of time. (See also Rule M.13(2) below.)
- The curriculum for a degree of Master carried out by research only shall be a minimum of thirteen months of full-time studyor twenty-six months of part-time study.
- The maximum period of study shall be twenty-eight months of full-time study or forty months of part-time study, except if the permission of Senate has been sought and obtained for an extension of time.
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An applicant shall not be registered as a candidate for a degree until his or her curriculum has been approved by Senate.
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Curricula for four degrees of Master of Philosophy by a combination of course work and research
The curricula of each of the degrees and the specialisations (the College cannot guarantee that all specialisations will be offered every year) in them are set out below. A mini-dissertation is also compulsory, as set out in Rule M.13. (The requirements for a degree of Master carried out by research only are set out in Rule M.16(2) below.) All candidates must also complete the Research Methods Workshop before starting his or her mini-dissertation unless exemption has been granted. (See also Rule M.13(3) below.)
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Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics (MPAE)
(SAQA ID Number: 24373)
Two specialisations are offered:
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Specialisation in Business Ethics (MPAESBE)
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Core Modules
A candidate must complete the following six modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHP505
Foundations of ethics
MPHA517
Business ethics A: The market economy and Christian ethics
MPHA518
Business ethics B: The moral purpose of business in the new millennium
MPHA519
Business ethics C: Ethical business leadership
MPHA520
Business ethics D: Ethical dilemmas in business
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A candidate must select and complete one of the following modules:
MPHA513
Social and political ethics A: The ethics of democracy
MPHA514
Social and political ethics B: Power and corruption
MPHA515
Social and political ethics C: Reconciliation and nation- building
MPHA516
Bio-ethics
MPHA524
Catholic Social Thought
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Specialisation in Social and Political Ethics (MPAESSPE)
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Core Modules
A candidate must complete the following modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHP505
Foundations of ethics
MPHA513
Social and political ethics A: The ethics of democracy
MPHA514
Social and political ethics B: Power and corruption
MPHA515
Social and political ethics C: Reconciliation and nation- building
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A candidate must select and complete two of the following modules:
MPHA516
Bio-ethics or MPHT539 Moral theology
MPHA517
Business ethics A: The market economy and Christian ethics
MPHA518
Business ethics B: The moral purpose of business in the new millennium
MPHA524
Catholic Social Thought
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- The College cannot guarantee that all elective modules listed in Rule M.8 will be offered every year.
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Master of Philosophy in Culture and Education(MPCE)
(SAQA ID Number: 24371)
Specialisation in Educational Leadership (MPCESEL)
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Core modules
A candidate must complete the following four modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHC508
Historical perspectives on education
MPHC510
Pastoral care and community building in schools
MPHC511
Vision and values in education
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A candidate must select and complete three of the following modules:
MPHC509
Curriculum and values in education
MPHC512
Human sexuality: a challenge for the teaching and caring professions
MPHC505
Leadership and management of a faith-based school
MPHC506
Spirituality for leadership
- The College cannot guarantee that all elective modules listed in Rule M.8 will be offered every year.
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Master of Philosophy in Philosophy (MPP)
(SAQA ID Number: 24421)
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A candidate must complete the following four modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHP502
Foundational philosophy I: Philosophy of knowledge
MPHP503
Foundational philosophy II: Philosophy of being
MPHP505
Foundations of ethics
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A candidate must select and complete three of the following modules:
MPHP504
African philosophy
MPHP506
Philosophy of culture
MPHP507
Philosophy of mind, subject and persons
MPHP508
Philosophy of religion
MPHP509
Philosophy of science
MPHP512
Reading and Research in Philosophy
And one of the following:
MPHA513
Social and political ethics A: The ethics of democracy
MPHA514
Social and political ethics B: Power and corruption
MPHA515
Social and political ethics C: Reconciliation and nation- building
- The College cannot guarantee that all elective modules listed in Rule M.8 will be offered every year; indeed, other modules may be offered from time to time.
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Master of Philosophy in Theology (MPT)
(SAQA ID Number: 24422)
The College cannot guarantee that all specialisations will be offered every year.
A candidate must select one of the four options offered under (a), (b), (c) or (d) below:
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Specialisation in Fundamental and Systematic Theology (MPTSFST)
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Core modules
A candidate must complete the following six modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHT549
Biblical studies
MPHP508
Philosophy of religion
MPHT538
General survey of theology*
MPHT543
Trinity
MPHT541
Christology
* A candidate may be exempt at the discretion of the Head of Department if he/she has relevant previous
studies in theology.
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A candidate must complete one or two of the following modules:
MPHT544
African theology**
MPHT540
Ecumenism and Inter-faith dialogue
MPHT539
Moral theology
** A candidate will be required to attend African theology if exempted from General survey of theology.
- The College cannot guarantee that all elective modules listed in Rule M.8 will be offered every year.
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Specialisation in Christian Spirituality (MPTSCS)
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Core modules
A candidate must complete the following six modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHT549
Biblical studies
MPHP508
Philosophy of religion
MPHT538
General survey of theology*
MPHT531
Christian spiritual tradition
MPHT532
Dynamics of spirituality
* A candidate may be exempt at the discretion of the Head of Department if he/she has relevant previous studies in theology.
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A candidate must complete one or two of the following modules:
MPHT533
Mysticism**
MPHT524
Spirituality and psychology
MPHT530
Biblical spirituality
** A candidate will be required to attend Mysticism if exempted from General survey of theology.
- The College cannot guarantee that all elective modules listed in Rule M.8 will be offered every year.
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Specialisation in Pastoral Theology (MPTSPT)
*This specialisation will not be offered in 2020.
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A candidate must complete the following six modules:
MPHP501
Dignity of the human person
MPHT549
Biblical studies
MPHP508
Philosophy of religion
MPHT538
General survey of theology*
MPHT550
Foundations of pastoral theology and ministry
MPHT544
African theology
* A candidate may be exempt at the discretion of the Head of Department if he/she has relevant previous studies in theology.
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A candidate must complete one or two of the following:
MPHT539
Moral theology**
MPHT524
Spirituality and psychology
MPHT540
Ecumenism and Inter-faith dialogue
** A candidate will be required to attend Moral theology if exempted from General survey of theology.
- The College cannot guarantee that all elective modules listed in Rule M.8 will be offered every year.
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Specialisation in Canon Law (MPTSCL)
This specialisation is offered on demand depending on the number of students. A candidate for the Specialisation in Canon Law and who has been admitted in terms of Rule
M.4 (1)(a) above, is required to complete the seven modules set out below in the following sequence:
MPHT515
History, theology and principles of Canon Law
MPHT516
The Universal Church and Particular Churches
MPHT517
The Christian faithful
MPHT536
The ministry of teaching and sanctifying
MPHT513
The sacrament of marriage
MPHT519
Temporal goods and sanctions in the Church
MPHT520
Processes and tribunals
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A candidate on a standard curriculum may, by permission of Senate, substitute one or two of the modules listed for a particular degree with a module or two modules listed for another degree of Master of Philosophy at the College.
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Completion of modules and credit
- A candidate for the degree shall attend, perform the work of the class and, as Senate determines, present himself or herself for assessment in the modules prescribed in the rules.
- (a) Assessment is comprised of formative and summative components.
- The formative component consists of formative assessment task/s and comprises 50% of the overall marks for a module.
- The summative assessment comprises the other 50%. The summative assessment may take the form of an examination or other assessment form depending on the requirements of the module. It must normally be in a written form which will be externally assessed and is weighted as a minimum of 50% of the final mark.
- All details about the methods of assessment, length of assignments or other methods of assessment and due dates, as well as the component or components to be externally assessed, must be included in the course packs handed out to candidates at the start of each module.
- All assignments must be completed and handed in by the due dates set by the Academic Dean. A candidate may be refused permission to present himself or herself for the normal traditional examination, if there be one, if he or she has not completed and submitted all the work prescribed during the quarter in which the module is offered, by the due date. Where no traditional examination for the summative assessment is held a candidate must hand in all work by the due date and must complete and hand in the final assignment for the summative assessment by the date set for the traditional examination at the end of the quarter, as shown on the schedule of modules. No extensions beyond that date are permitted. A candidate who fails to submit the work by the due date will fail the module.
- The pass mark in any module is 50%. A candidate has to obtain an average of at least 50% for the two components and, in addition, must obtain a sub-minimum of 40% in each component to pass.
- See Rule G.21.
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An oral examination may be set in the Canon Law modules, in the proportion of 60% oral and 40% written. Such a decision must be made by Senate and must be clearly specified in the information given to candidates at the start of the module.
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Senate may exempt a candidate from one or two modules or, in exceptional circumstances, three modules, on the ground of his or her having obtained credit in an equivalent course or module for another degree or equivalent qualification in another university or equivalent academic institution, on condition that he or she completes the remaining requirements for the degree, including the mini- dissertation, at the College.
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Mini-dissertation, including standards to be achieved
- (a) A candidate proceeding on the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) shall, after completing seven modules, prosecute, under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate, research on a topic approved by Senate and shall submit a mini- dissertation of approximately 18 000 words for the approval of Senate.
Standard required: The mini-dissertation must demonstrate that the candidate has mastered the method/s of research appropriate to the field of study, has an acquaintance with the relevant literature and has an ability to think independently.
(b) A candidate proceeding on a special curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b) shall, after completing 4 modules, proceed, under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate, research on a topic approved by Senate and shall submit a mini-dissertation of approximately 30 000 words.
Standard required: The mini-dissertation must demonstrate that the candidate has mastered the method/s of research appropriate to the field of study, is familiar with the relevant literature, that he or she has substantially mastered an area of interest or has identified a problem as well as a research method appropriate to the area of study.
- A candidate following the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) or the special curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b) or by research only in terms of Rule M.5(2), shall complete and present the mini-dissertation by the end of the second year of registration, namely, after 26 months of continuous registration after starting the degree but may, by permission of Senate, be allowed to submit it by a later date. A candidate may not hand in his or her mini-dissertation after more than 38 months of continuous part-time study (i.e. a total of 26 months of study plus 12 extra months). If a candidate has been granted formal permission by Senate to break his or her registration for a specific period in terms of Rule G.32, that period will be excluded from the maximum time. See also Rule M.6(1) and (2).
- Every candidate for a Masters degree (except those doing the degree by research only) is required to attend any units or courses the College offers in research methodology.Senate may exempt a candidate from attending the Research Methods Workshop if it is satisfied that the candidate has sufficient experience in academic research prior to starting the degree. Application for exemption must be made on the relevant form in the Registrar’s office. The decision could, however, be reversed if, in the opinion of Senate, the candidate’s performance in the other modules demonstrates that he or she would benefit by attending the research methodology component.Once the supervisor/s has/have approved the final copy of the mini-dissertation, a candidate shall submit to the Registrar two bound copies of his or her mini-dissertation, unless the Registrar requires otherwise in a particular case.
If a supervisor is not prepared to give his or her support that the mini-dissertation should be submitted, the candidate shall still be entitled, if he or she wishes, to submit it for assessment on condition that this is put in writing.
In the case of a successful candidate, he or she shall submit one further unbound copy and one copy on CD disk of the mini-dissertation for lodging in the library. If an assessor requires amendments or corrections to be made to the mini-dissertation, these must be carried out before graduation and before lodging the mini-dissertation in the Library.
- (a) A candidate proceeding on the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) shall, after completing seven modules, prosecute, under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate, research on a topic approved by Senate and shall submit a mini- dissertation of approximately 18 000 words for the approval of Senate.
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- The marks obtained for the summative assessment, which could be in the form of a formal written examination or an assignment/examination or another assessment method, will constitute 50% of the final mark in any module. The other 50% will consist of the formative assessment which will be made up of the results of the formative assessment task/s.
- In the standard curriculum set out in Rule M.5(1)(a), the average mark obtained for all 7 modules will constitute 66,7% of the total mark for the degree and the mark for the mini- dissertation will constitute the remaining 33,3%. In the special curriculum as set out in Rule M.5(1)(b) the average mark obtained for the 4 modules will constitute 40% of the total mark for the degree and the mark for the mini-dissertation will count 60%.
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A candidate shall, if required by Senate, present himself or herself for such examination or test, oral or written, in regard to the subject of his or her mini-dissertation as Senate may determine.
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Completion of requirements for degree
- Requirements for completing a degree of Master by a combination of course work and research: A candidate shall qualify for the award of the degree if he or she has:
- complied with the requirements of Rule M.8 and M.13;
- obtained credit in all the modules prescribed for him orher;
- attained a standard satisfactory to Senate in his or her mini-dissertation.
- Requirements for the award of a degree of Master by research only:A candidate shall attain a standard satisfactory to Senate in his or her dissertation which must constitute both an application of the methods of research and some contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen.
- Requirements for completing a degree of Master by a combination of course work and research: A candidate shall qualify for the award of the degree if he or she has:
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Cancellation of registration for a degree undertaken by a combination of course work and research
A candidate who fails to obtain credit in a module may be permitted by Senate to repeat the module the next time that it is offered or to select another module in its place and pay the additional tuition fee. If a candidate fails to complete the requirements set out in Rule M.10 Senate shall cancel the registration of that candidate for any one or more of the following reasons:
- (a) If the candidate following the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) fails three modules.(b) If the candidate following a special curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b) fails three of the four modules for which he or she is registered.
- (a) If the candidate following the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) fails two modules and the mini-dissertation.(b) If the candidate following a special curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b) fails two modules and the mini-dissertation.
- (a) If the candidate following the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) has not completed and passed seven modules (excluding the mini-dissertation) within three years of continuous part-time registration.If a candidate has been granted formal permission by Senate to break his or her registration for a specific period, that period will be excluded from the three-year period. (See also General Rule G.33.)(b) If a candidate following a special curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b) has not completed the four modules for which he or she is registered (excluding the mini- dissertation) within two years of continuous part-time registration. If a candidate has been granted formal permission by Senate to break his or her registration for a specific period, that period will be excluded from the two-year period. (See also General Rule G.33.)
- If a candidate has not completed all the modules and the mini-dissertation by the maximum period of time specified in the rules, namely, Rules M.6(1) and (2), M.13(2) and M.17(3) above, unlessspecial permission has been granted by Senate.
- (a) If the candidate following the standard curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(a) fails three modules.(b) If the candidate following a special curriculum in terms of Rule M.5(1)(b) fails three of the four modules for which he or she is registered.
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Publication of results and award of degree withdistinction
- Degree of Master undertaken by a combination of course work and research.
- The final mark obtained by a candidate in a qualifying module shall be published as a percentage.
- The degree of Master may be awarded with distinction to a candidate who obtains an average of at least 75% overall for the course work and mini-dissertation.
- Degree of Master undertaken by research only.
- Degree of Master undertaken by a combination of course work and research.
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The final mark obtained by a candidate for the Master of Philosophy by research shall be published as a percentage.
RULES FOR DEGREES OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Rules.
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The following degrees of Doctor of Philosophy are offered:
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (DPhil (Philosophy)) (SAQA ID Number: 24368); Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (DPhil (Theology)) (SAQA ID Number: 24370); NQF level 10 with 360 credit points.
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These rules shall apply to all candidates who register for the first time in 2020 and, in addition, to all candidates who were registered before 2008 unless Senate otherwise determines or has determined in a particular case, in which event such a candidate shall proceed in terms of a special curriculum laid down for him or her by Senate, as it determines.
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A person who wishes to be admitted as a candidate for a degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall lodge his or her application in writing with the Registrar, submitting evidence of his or her academic and general qualifications and indicating the line of research which he or she wishes to prosecute.
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The holder of a degree of master in with a minimum average mark of at least 65% and in an area considered by Senate to be suitable, may be admitted as a candidate provided that Senate is satisfied that he or she is qualified to undertake the proposed line of research.
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Length of curriculum and commencement dates
The degrees shall extend over a minimum of two years of full-time research or four years of part- time research in the College under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate. A person may be admitted as a candidate with effect from the beginning of January or the beginning of July.
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Conditions for the award ofdegree
At the end of the period of research, the candidate shall present for the approval of Senate, a thesis which must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen and which must be satisfactory as regards literary style and presentation.
The thesis must be accompanied by a summary of its contents.
If required to do so by Senate, the candidate may have to present himself or herself for an examination or test, oral or written, on the subject of his or her thesis.
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General compliance with rules and requirements
A candidate qualifies for a degree of DPhil by:
- obtaining the approval of Senate of his or her thesisand,
- complying with such requirements as to attendance, research work, examinations as prescribed in these rules or in the standing orders relating to the rules.The degree shall not be conferred on a candidate until he or she has paid all fees and other monies due and payable to the College.
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The thesis shall include an abstract of not more than 250 words and should conform as far as possible, to the College’s style manual.
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- A candidate shall submit three bound copies (or more if so required in a particular case) upon receipt of the form signed by the supervisor giving his or her acquiescence for the submission. The candidate may submit the copies without the acquiescence of the supervisor on condition that this is done in writing.
- After all required corrections have been done, the candidate shall submit one unbound copy and one copy on a CD disc of his or her thesis for lodging in the Library.
- A candidate is not entitled to the return of the copies of the thesis which he or she has submitted for the degree.
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Together with his or her thesis a candidate shall submit a formal declaration stating:
- whether it is his or her own unaided work or, if he or she has been assisted, what assistance he or she has received;
- whether the substance of any part of it has been submitted in the past or is being or is to be submitted for a degree at any otheruniversity;
- whether any information used in the thesis has been obtained by him or her while employed by, or working under the aegis of, any person or organisation other than the College.
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Acknowledgement of award of degree if material publishedsubsequently
A candidate upon whom a higher degree has been conferred by the College and who subsequently publishes or republishes his or her thesis, in whole or in part, shall indicate on the title page or in the preface or, if this is not appropriate, in a footnote, that such thesis has been approved for that degree by the College.
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Senate may suspend or cancel the registration of any candidate whose progress it considers to be unsatisfactory.