Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with

• Sophisticated research, reading and writing skills exemplified in the production of research essays that will empower them to understand, investigate, evaluate and create ideas, views and theories.
• Advanced foundational knowledge of contemporary philosophical debates.
• Higher order reflective skills regarding analysis, interpretation and evaluation of concepts, ideas and theories.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Learners who do not meet the formal access rules and who want to have their previous learning experience acknowledged in order to

• Gain access to this qualification, or
• Gain advanced placement in this qualification, or
• Get recognition of status in terms of this qualification
• With a view to proceeding with their studies at this institution, should apply in writing for recognition of prior learning with the Head of the Department of Philosophy, who shall submit the application to the relevant faculty committee for consideration and assessment. In the submission, the learner should carefully state what s/he wants academic recognition for, and on what grounds.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, NQF Level 7.

1. Analyse, interpret and evaluate complex concepts, ideas, arguments, theories and philosophical texts.
2. Design concepts, ideas, arguments and theories as responses to identified problematical ones.
3. Reconstruct relevant overviews of philosophical debates / topics.
4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct research which can support the required skills and results for this level.
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate their thoughts in an accepted philosophical genre (e.g. research essay )
6. Demonstrate the use of logical, interpretation, critical thinking and knowledge assessment skills.
7. Demonstrate a heightened understanding of the related systems of MC and the dynamic interrelationship between these units and the broader context.
8. Acquire and reflect on advanced learning skills and strategies appropriate to the context of communication and MC
9. Acquire a heightened understanding of the principles of responsible citizenship with regard to MC in local, national and global communities.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply heightened cultural and aesthetic sensitivity to the process of MC.
11. Develop advanced employment-seeking skills within the MC employment context.
12. Identify and develop multiple MC entrepreneurial opportunities.

1. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the rules and techniques of conceptual and critical analysis, and of interpretation?

Is the learner able to argue the process and outcome of such an analysis or interpretation in a coherent and plausible way?

1. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the rules and techniques of conceptual and critical analysis and of interpretation?

Is the learner able to argue the process and outcome of such a design in a coherent and plausible way?

1. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the relevant facts, the interconnectedness of these facts and the development of trends that render such a survey possible?

Can the learner narrate and/or argue such a survey in a coherent and plausible way?

4. Is the learner able to write a research report/essay that

• Identifies the issue that needs clarification
• Argues a clarification.
• Evaluates the available sources.
• Recommends/reaffirms a possible solution.

5. Is the learner able to write and present an essay that

• Identifies a given issue that needs clarification.
• Argues a clarification.
• Evaluates the available sources.
• Recommends/reaffirms a possible solution.

1. Can the learner reveal knowledge of the rules and techniques of conceptual and critical analysis and of interpretation?

Can the learner formulate a defence or an objection to a point made somewhere else, and argue the defence or the objection in a plausible way?

1. Did the learner demonstrate a heightened understanding of the related systems of MC and the dynamic interrelationship between these units and the broader context?
2. Did the learner acquire and reflect on advanced learning skills and strategies appropriate to the context of communication and MC?
3. Did the learner acquire a heightened understanding of the principles of responsible citizenship with regard to MC in local, national and global communities?
4. Did the learner demonstrate understanding of, and apply heightened cultural and aesthetic sensitivity to, the process of MC?
5. Did the learner develop advanced employment-seeking skills within the MC employment context?
6. Did the learner identify and develop multiple MC entrepreneurial opportunities?

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment Practices That Will Be Implemented

Learners are continuously assessed via research assignments, essays and presentations.

Summative Assessment Practices That Will Be Implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a compulsory examination of 3 hours per module.