Doctor of Music
The purpose of the DMus is to recognise a scholar of international stature whose published works constitute a distinguished contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Music.
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Rhodes University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 02 - Culture and Arts
Subfield
Music
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the DMus is to recognise a scholar of international stature whose published works constitute a distinguished contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Music.
Entry requirements and RPL
Candidates for the DMus will normally have a PhD but this is not a requisite.
Candidates must be senior scholars with a long-held and substantial international reputation.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Candidates are granted credit for prior learning.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
The only outcome is that candidates demonstrate a distinguished contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Music.
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment is primarily based on the published work of the candidate. The candidate must demonstrate that he or she has made distinguished contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Music.
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualifications achieved
Summative assessment is based on the candidate's published work.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This is the highest achievement possible. Candidate may continue to publish work at this level.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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