Master of Philosophy
To offer a general Master's Degree in law, following upon on an Honours Degree in Philosophy for the purpose of specialised research towards a dissertation in philosophy either as a complete research project or together with coursework.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
General Social Science
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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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
To offer a general Master's Degree in law, following upon on an Honours Degree in Philosophy for the purpose of specialised research towards a dissertation in philosophy either as a complete research project or together with coursework.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Philosophy Honours, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor Honours Degree, Level 8 in an appropriate discipline.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate expert and an in-depth knowledge of philosophy.
- Understand and apply theoretical foundations of philosophy.
- Combine and apply the relevant knowledge, skills and values significant at an advanced level.
- Develop and present a research proposal independently.
- Express knowledge and generic research skills in philosophy in an integrated, logical and coherent manner through a dissertation and related articles.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes
- Expert and an in-depth knowledge of philosophy is demonstrated in all projects and processes engaged in.
- Theoretical foundations of philosophy are understood and applied.
- The relevant knowledge, skills and values are combined and applied consistent with an advanced level.
- A research proposal is developed and presented independently.
- Knowledge and generic research skills are expressed in philosophy in an integrated, logical and coherent manner through written assignments.
- Abstract thoughts are expressed in a logical and coherent way.
- Delimitation, literature searches, logical analysis, balanced interpretation, structuring and expressing is conducted through consistent use of a system of references.
Integrated Assessment
Integrated Assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
Tests, assignments and examinations are utilised in the case of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) by coursework and research. In the case of an M Phil by dissertation only the dissertation is assessed formatively as it is being compiled and summatively on completion.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Vertical Articulation
Doctor of Philosophy, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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