Doctor of Music

*to enable students to undertake advanced study and original research in a field of music;

*to broaden and deepen the knowledge base of the chosen field of specialisation by the reinterpretation of existing and the generation of new knowledge

*to enable students as members of the international community of scholars to participate in and contribute to the universal pursuit of knowledge and by doing so, advance the frontiers of science

*to produce leaders in their respective fields who will take responsibility for the training of the next generation of scholars and for ensuring quality higher education in future;

*to provide South Africa with a sufficient number of highly qualified people to maintain its leadership position on the continent and to remain competitive in an era of growing global competition.

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement or equivalent university admission qualification

First degree: Bachelor's degree

Master's degree: Master's degree

Equivalent qualifications may be approved by Senate for this purpose.

The successful Doctor of Music student will have

• Expert and advanced knowledge of the chosen field of study
• An in-depth understanding of the complexity of the problems involved
• Knowledge of the latest developments in international research in the specific subject
• Expert understanding of the relevance and applicability of research results

The successful Doctor of Music student will be able to

• Produce a dissertation that places research within the broader context of the field and that withstands international intellectual scrutiny
• Contribute to original knowledge in the field and deal with complexities, lacunae and/or contradictions in the knowledge base
• Undertake further research at an advanced level and select appropriate tools and research methods with information confidence
• Synthesise and evaluate information autonomously
• Make sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria
• Design and manage complex systems effectively
• Work constructively in a group and assume leadership when needed
• Motivate others and resolve conflict
• Communicate professionally with other colleagues working in the field

The successful Doctor of Music student will demonstrate

• Intellectual independence
• Mature and sound judgement
• Accountable and accurate assessment of the views of others
• High levels of self-reflexivity and adaptability
• An enquiring mind and an innovative spirit
• The ability to manage risk-taking ventures
• Academic integrity and compliance with professional ethics
• Dedication to the ideals of scholarship

• The assessment used for this qualification complies with the stated purposes of the qualification
• A range of formative and summative assessments is used, but the emphasis falls on a dissertation or scholarly publications in which students have to display the desired outcomes
• The appropriate kinds of assessment are used in an integrated manner to determine whether the specified outcomes have been achieved
• The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement foe NQF level 8

DMus dissertation supervised by a member (or members) of staff and assessed by the promoter and at least two examiners selected from the student's university as well as from appropriate institutions other than this university