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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Music in Dance 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
10621  Master of Music in Dance 
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  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification provides advanced training in various fields of dance study including techniques of research, data analysis and scholarly, practical and creative presentation appropriate to Dance. The degree will equip the learner with the knowledge and the skills necessary either for employment in a dance-related field or for further independent research toward the doctoral qualification in Dance. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Music in Dance, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate mastery to depth of a theoretically sophisticated subject matter.
    2. Acquire proficiency in research methodology sufficient to proceed to a DMus. Qualifying Learners have mastered the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collection and analysis of data, and effective professional practical and written communication.
    3. Conduct independent research in a discipline (or inter-disciplinary field).
    4. Communicate verbally, creatively, artistically and orally with professional audiences.
    5. Apply in-depth theoretical and practical specialised disciplinary knowledge and research skills to discipline based problems.
    6. Analyse and critique communications of an academic, practical, artistic, creative and popular nature.
    7. Appreciate the ethical issues associated with research and knowledge production in the discipline.
    8. Understand the processes whereby knowledge in the Humanities is constructed. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Able to apply a range of advanced research methods and practical and creative procedures to dance research problems.
  • able to conduct advanced literature searches to inform reviews of specialised literature.
  • Able to prepare professional papers for peer review.
  • Able to evaluate and intervention programme.
  • Able to act as a dance consultant.
  • Write research proposals.
  • Choreograph and produce innovative and original dance pieces using a variety of dance styles and techniques, both physical and technological.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to an understanding of physical, creative and artistic problems.
  • Have the ability to impart creative skills and knowledge to an audience and a learner.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The integration of skills learnt in the MMus Degree in Dance is assessed by various means, depending on the area of specialisation of the learner. The means include ongoing assessment of coursework, a dissertation of prescribed length, production and/or performance.

    The dissertation must demonstrate competence in the following areas, all of which are assessed in the examination of the dissertation:
  • Precise research problem formulation.
  • Familiarity with and integration of the specialised literature that informs the research question.
  • Appropriate design and execution of the research.
  • Use of proper methods of measurement and data analysis.
  • Integration of findings.
  • Ability to address the ethical problems that might attend the research.
  • Appreciation of the methodological limitations of the study.
  • Use of the publication and style conventions of the discipline.
    The dissertation is subject to external examination.

    The production must:
  • Consist of a portfolio of dance pieces choreographed to international standards and employing the required technical, artistic and technological aids.
  • Demonstrate the learners' ability to translate thought and theme into movement, as well as his or her knowledge of various dance styles and techniques.
  • Be adequate in respect to staging and production.
    The performance of the portfolio is done for an audience, which will include external examiners.

    The performance will:
  • Be of substantial length.
  • Demonstrate the learners' ability to perform to international standards in recognised works from the international repertoire.
  • Include works in at least two different dance techniques and various styles.
  • include solo, duo and ensemble performance.
    The performance of the portfolio is done for an audience, which will consist of external examiners.
    Coursework is assessed by way of tests and seminars and term papers. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Music in Composition and Research, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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 


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