The dissertation/thesis meets the criteria of assessment for Doctoral Degrees set down by Senate and the faculty of Humanities, Development and Social Sciences.
Oral presentations on the research project and its findings and recommendations are presented to peers using appropriate technological aids, terminology and language.
At least one research paper is published or accepted for publication in an accredited journal before the submission of thesis.
Master’s and Honours degree research is supervised and positive advice and recommendations given to learners to enable them to complete their projects.
Integrated Assessment:
Learners will complete a detailed Higher Degree Research Proposal and a Research Ethics Proposal. These proposals will be screened by the Research Committee and then assessed by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee. Learners will be allocated to a supervisor and work very closely with the supervisor. Progress will be monitored and assessed to ensure that they are making due progress by identifying very specific markers and linking those with time-lines. For instance, the time frame and targets could include the following:
Completion of proposal: 4 – 6 Months.
Completion of Literature Review: 4 – 6 Months.
Completion of Field Research: 6 – 12 Months.
Completion of all Chapters: 6 – 12 Months.
Publication of Paper in an accredited Journal or accepted for publication.
Submission of final draft: 3 years from the start date.
The supervisor, in consultation with the learner, will complete an annual progress report for the Faculty of Humanities, development and Social Sciences.
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