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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Music: Practical and Composition

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
10617	Master of Music: Practical and Composition
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town
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		Music
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The combined composition and practical components of the degree provide training in the techniques of independent research, analysis and scholarly presentation appropriate to Music, and specialised training in performance. The degree will equip the candidate with advanced knowledge in the theoretical and practical fields of music. It will prepare the candidate for employment in arts and/or media-related professions or for further independent research for the degree of PhD in Music or DMus.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A degree of Honours or Bachelor (four-year BMus), or an equivalent and a better than average pass in the discipline or a cognate discipline recognised by the Faculty. Candidates are normally expected to satisfy the Department of their ability to pursue independent research a the postgraduate level with proof of well researched Honours essays and a research proposal on the intended area of study.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Non-Honours graduates who have shown by examination or publication or a record of appropriate training that they have reached a level in the subject or a cognate subject equivalent to an Honours bachelor's degree may be permitted to register for the degree.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

(a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teachings and learning)
(i) The MMus graduate is able to demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter;
(ii) The MMus graduate is sufficiently proficient in research methodology to proceed to a PhD. Graduates have mastered the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collection and analysis of data, and effective written communication.

(b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

The MMus graduate is able to:
(i) conduct independent research in the discipline (or inter-disciplinary field);
(ii) communicate verbally and orally with professional audiences;
(iii) apply disciplinary knowledge and research skills;
(iv) analyse and critique communications of an academic and popular nature;
(v) apply practical and theoretical knowledge as a qualified performer;
(vi) appreciate the ethical issues associated with research and knowledge production in the discipline;
(vii) challenge orthodoxies and redefine existing knowledge, while demonstrating awareness of the nature of knowledge in the field;
(viii) publish articles; present papers; contribute to conferences and public performances; attend and contribute to research seminars.

(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated

The MMus graduate by practical work and dissertation will be:

(i) familiar with contemporary theoretical issues in musicological studies;
(ii) able to apply a range of advanced research methods to research problems in musicology;
(iii) able to conduct advanced literature searches and critique current literature in the form of a review;
(iv) able to prepare professional papers for peer review;
(v) able to compose in a single large form or a variety of smaller ones;
(vi) able to offer evidence of originality of thought;
(vii) able to perform publicly as a soloist or as a member of an ensemble;
(viii) able to write research and funding proposals.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(a) The achievement of these outcomes is assessed in the integrated assessment of the programme.

(b) The achievement of these outcomes is an integrated assessment of the composition and practical performances.

(c) Dissertation itself and its external examining; seminars during the course of writing the thesis; and career training, as well as practical examinations.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:
The integration of skills learnt in the MMus by Practical Work and Composition is assessed by means of:

(a) the practical component is assessed through a series of public performances which will include solo and ensemble work.
(b) The portfolio of compositions which must contain at least one work for full orchestra. The composition must show competence

originality of thought;

the candidate's ability to write in either a single large form or a variety of small ones;

research problems formulation;

independent research

literature review;

appreciation of the limits of the study;

use of the publication and style conventions of the discipline;

lead to possible publication.

The two components are subject to external examination. A progress report by the Supervisor is submitted to the Faculty Office at the end of each academic year and, if satisfactory, the candidate is permitted to re-register in the following year.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Title(s) of related qualification(s):
1. DMus

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s).
1. Yes

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific (please specify)

Entry to this qualification in mid-stream:
Not possible

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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.	University of Cape Town