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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111280  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Music 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  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
16778  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music  Level 7  NQF Level 08  128  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification typically follows a Bachelor's Degree, and serves to consolidate and deepen the learner expertise in a particular discipline [in this case, music, allowing, moreover, for different specialisation options within the field of music], and to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of that discipline [in this case, through training in research methodology and a mini-dissertation].

Rationale:
Learners will be able to demonstrate efficient skill and practical experience in musicological research at a more advanced level than that acquired in the Bachelor (BA) (Music), they will have acquired advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen BA Honours modules, and they will be able to demonstrate advanced. Knowledge and skills in their chosen specialisation option (i.e. Music Performance including orchestral and/or choral conducting, Musicology, Music Theory and Composition, Music Education, or Music Technology). It is clear that such learners would make a meaningful contribution to a range. Of private and public music sectors. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements, RPL may be used to grant access to the programme. RPL will be applied according to the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment policy. This will relate to both access to the qualification as well as for credit recognition or exemption towards achieving the qualification. The institution will ensure that quality assurance processes that address the specificities of the RPL process (including applications, assessment, and reporting and management systems) are implemented; and that administrative and support systems, both prior and subsequent to RPL assessment, are in place.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Art in Music, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules1, Level 8, 108 Credits:
  • Research Methodology, 8 Credits.
  • Mini-dissertation, 32 Credits.
  • Mini-dissertation, 40 Credits.
  • Performance Studies (Programme 1), 28 Credits.

    Elective Modules1, Level 8, 12 Credits:
  • Musicological Studies, 36 Credits.
  • Cultural Musicology, 24 Credits.
  • Repertoire, 16 Credits.
  • Music Technology (Computer Tec) I, 12 Credits.
  • Music Education and Practice, 24 Credits.
  • Music Technology (Sound Engineering), 12 Credits.
  • Music Technology (Computer Tec) II, 12 Credits.
  • Music Technology (Computer Tec) III, 12 Credits.
  • Music Technology (Computer Tec) IV, 12 Credits.
  • Systematic Music Studies (Comp), 24 Credits.
  • Music Education and Practice, 24 Credits.
  • Systematic Music Studies (Comp), 24 Credits.
  • Systematic Music Studies (Anal), 24 Credits.
  • Performance Studies (First Ins), 28 Credits.
  • Performance Studies (Programme 2), 20 Credits.
  • Capita Selecta, 32 Credits.
  • Teaching Media and Technology, 16 Credits.
  • Music Theory Pedagogy, 16 Credits.
  • History of Subject Teaching in Music, 16 Credits.
  • Performing Art, 16 Credits.
  • Orchestral and/or Choral Conducting, 24 Credits.
  • Systematic Music Studies (Anal), 24 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 8 Credits.
  • Mini-dissertation, 32 Credits.
  • Performance Studies (Programme 1), 28 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate the knowledge of and engagement in an area at the forefront of a field, discipline or practice.
    2. To be able to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in an area of specialisation and can evaluate knowledge and processes of knowledge production.
    3. To have an understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting.
    4. Applying or transferring appropriate standard procedures, processes or techniques to unfamiliar problems in a specialised field, discipline or practice.
    5. They should be able to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address complex or abstract problems drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate to a field, discipline or practice.
    6. To identify and address ethical issues based on critical refection on the suitability of different ethical value systems in specific context.
    7. To critically review information gathering, evaluation and management processes in specialised contexts in order to develop creative responses to problems and issues.
    8. To present and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas and texts effectively to a range of audiences.
    9. To operate effectively within a system.
    10. To apply, in a self-critical manner, learning strategies, which effectively address his/her professional and ongoing learning needs and the professional and ongoing learning needs of others.
    11. To take full responsibility for his/her work, decision-making and use of resources. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Competence and practical experience in musicological research at a more advanced level.
  • Advanced knowledge and critical insight and their applications in their chosen subject(s) and in Research Methodology.
  • Knowledge, critical insight and practical skills with regard to a specialisation option chosen from Performance, Musicology, Music Theory and Composition, Music Education or Music Technology.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated Assessment at the level of the qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across exit level outcomes to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the qualification applied competence. Integrated Assessment in this programme use a variety of authentic assessment methods thereby showing how already demonstrated competence in individual areas can be linked and applied for the achievement of a holistic outcome as described in the exit level outcomes. It is recommended that the learner will be able to demonstrate competence by having a selection of musicians for assessment purposes. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable with similar qualifications offered in various higher education institutions internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Film Music.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in Music. 
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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.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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