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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16878  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Cultural Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  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 
To provide the learner with first Postgraduate level in music training, and in this to contribute both to the learner's and to society's cultural enrichment. The learner is prepared to serve the community culturally and educationally in various ways, and the community will benefit culturally, educationally and in other ways from the success of the learner. The learner will now be ready to proceed to further postgraduate studies. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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 Arts in Music, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Learners demonstrate skills and knowledge in chosen fields of the study of music and musicology, with focus towards African music and related topics.
    2. Learners demonstrate the ability to write a mini-dissertation or long essay on a topic of (African and related) music history.
    3. Learners can compose music, especially using African (and related) techniques.
    4. Learners can perform music, especially African (and related) music.
    5. Learners acquire knowledge about music technology and the skills to use it. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • By demonstrating their ability to read and study music and literature about music; by expressing themselves clearly in writing about music; by demonstrating skills in music sight reading; by being able to demonstrate music theory in writing and practically.
  • By showing ability to design and produce a mini-dissertation or long essay.
  • By producing a portfolio of compositions, including text, transcriptions and recordings.
  • By practical performance, individual and in group performance.
  • By demonstrating the ability to describe and to use electronic equipment; by demonstrating the ability to maintain and make (African) musical instruments.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formative Assessment:
  • By means of tutorials, assignments, seminars, tests, practical performance.

    Summative Assessment:
  • By written and practical assessments, long essay, portfolio of works as detailed for the various courses. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

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

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Music Technology, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Musicology, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Cognate Master, NQF Level 9. 
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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 Fort Hare 


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