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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Music in Performing Arts 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100824  Master of Music in Performing Arts 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Performing Arts 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
91807  Master of Music  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with advanced skills within the general field of performance practice with special focus on the chosen instrument, thereby contributing to the advancement of good practice within the discipline.

It aims at providing intensive and advanced tuition in mastering specialized skills and broadening fields of knowledge and repertoire within the discipline.

Furthermore, the qualification aims to provide learners with the depth of knowledge and appropriate research skills that would enable them to successfully identify topics of investigation within the realm of performance practice.

This is done through the critical dissemination of current knowledge regarding the discipline as well as the development to the contribution of knowledge at an advanced level through intense expert and specialized supervision with regards to both the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

Rationale:
This qualification provides students with the advanced skills necessary to meaningfully contribute to the further development of performance and performance practice, thereby addressing the need for more knowledge and skills within the provincial, national and international scene. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
According to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) RPL Policy.

Entry Requirements:
The admission requirement is:
  • An Honours Degree.
    Or
  • A Bachelor's Degree. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at Level 9 totaling 244 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 9, 244 Credits:
  • Performers Practical Programme, 44 Credits.
  • Research Theory and Application, 20 Credits.
  • Treatise, 60 Credits.
  • Performers Practical Programme, 60 Credits.
  • Performers Practical Programme 2, 60 Credits.

    Elective Modules:
  • Musicology, 10 Credits.
  • Advanced Tonal and Atonal Theory, 10 Credits.
  • Advanced Administrative Technology, 20 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Access, organise and critically evaluate existing knowledge within the chosen field.
    2. Demonstrate mastery of theoretical, sophisticated and specialized performance skills on the relative instrument of specialization.
    3. Demonstrate self-direction and independence in own learning, appraise personal education needs and evaluate personal progress.
    4. Actively and meaningfully contribute to the creative discourse of the discipline. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Develop a research proposal, based on the course content and completed within the time stipulated.
  • Source appropriate literature to obtain information relevant to the research and documented.
  • Engage any required fieldwork recorded.
  • Prepare documents for obtaining ethics clearance.
  • Exhibit intellectual competence and skill in executing the research, using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Prepare and perform a public concert examination of an approved programme.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and technical command of the standard repertoire of the relevant instrument as well as a high level of musical maturity and literacy.
  • Execute successfully the stylistic, technical and musical demands presented by the approved program.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Complete under supervision work on a research project as well as organizing two public concerts on an approved program.
  • Prepare independently rehearse and practice of the performance of the concerts.
  • Organise themselves and their activities responsively and effectively.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Demonstrate a mastery of the stylistic and musical demands of the chosen qualification.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of current interpretive discourses.
  • Demonstrate good practice in performance and concert etiquette.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • The treatise and portfolio of portfolio of work draws from all knowledge areas covered and therefore is used for Integrated Assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification, in the offering through practical and theoretical combination is comparable to what is offered at most leading national and international institutions. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates vertically:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Doctorate Degree at Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Nelson Mandela University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.