National University Of Lesotho

The normal requirements shall be a good first degree at the level of First Class or Second Class, First Division (II,i) of this University with an average of at least 65% in the Core and the required courses for either Language or Literature.

Students with equivalent qualifications from other universities may be admitted into the programme subject to the approval of the Faculty of Humanities.

Candidates admitted in anyone year will depend on the availability of supervision

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Department of Development Studies

MA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Programme Objectives:

To produce a graduate who:

(i) is able to grasp, synthesise development debates and perspectives and form independent position thereon;

(ii) can provide informed advice on development issues and problems

(iii) understands the workings of government, independent and international institutions working in the field of development and the relations arising therefrom;

(iv) can service government, independent and international institutions working in the field of development;

(v) can develop comprehensive agenda for further investigation and understanding of development problems.

Qualifications for Entry:

i. Minimum of Second Class, First Division (II(i)) in relevant Social Science or Humanities subjects or a combination of both.

ii. A minimum of Second Class, Second Division (II(ii)) BA, with 65 % Mean Score in Development Studies courses at BA level. OR

iii. Equivalent qualifications from other institutions as might be approved by the Department and the Faculty of Humanities.

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Department of English

B.A. (Honours) in English Language and Linguistics

The primary aim of this programme is to bridge the gap between the General B.A. degree and the Master of Arts in English Language and Linguistics. It is hoped that the programme will help students to be well grounded in certain areas of English Language and Linguistics studies as well as research related matters.

Regulations for BA (Honours) in English Language/Linguistics:

The duration of full-time study for the Honours Degree shall be one year after the completion of the General B.A. degree programme.

Students will be selected for the Honours Degree Programme on the basis of their application for admission.

Normally students with an average of 60% or above in English Language and a II(ii) average in the four years of undergraduate programme will be eligible for admission to the Honours Programme.

Students taking the Honours Degree should have:

taken and passed a minimum of 27 credit hours of English Language in years II to IV.

taken and passed the following required courses prescribed for the General B.A. Degree: EL205, EL203, EL204, EL303, EL304, EL305, EL404, EL402, EL414.

B.Ed. candidates taking the Honours Degree are required to take and pass the following required courses normally prescribed for the General Degree: EL402, EL404, before being admitted into the programme.

Programme Requirements:

Honours Degree students shall take and pass the following required courses:

EL501, EL502, EL503, EL504, EL506, EL510, EL511, and one of the following elective courses: EL505, EL507, EL508.

At the end of the programme a student is expected to submit a dissertation of a minimum of twelve thousand words or a maximum of fifteen thousand words in his/her area of research interest.

B.A. (Honours) in Literature in English

The aim of the programme is to provide an Honours qualification that has validity in itself (for example, though not exclusively, in enhancing the skills and knowledge of teachers of English), and that also provides a bridge between the undergraduate programme and a Masters in Literature.

Regulations for the Honours Programme (Literature in English):

The duration of full-time study for the Honours degree shall be one year.

Eligibility for admission to the programme shall be on the following basis:

graduates who have achieved an average of 60% or above in an English Literature major in a BA programme, with a II(ii) average or above in their overall BA result; graduates of a BEd programme who have achieved the same grades stipulated under (i) above, provided that these students first supplement their BEd qualification by passing (at the required level) key courses prescribed in the English Literature major of the NUL which may not be offered in the BEd programme.

The BA Honours (Literature in English) degree will be awarded on successful completion of a research-based dissertation and a stipulated number of taught courses.

All students of the programme will be expected to submit at the end of their period of study a research-based dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words. This dissertation is designated E501 (representing 8 CH out of 30 CH for the whole programme).

In addition, students will be expected to complete four taught courses from the Honours syllabus (representing 22 CH of a 30 CH programme). These courses will be E502, which is compulsory for all students, and any three courses from the following: E503, E504, E505 and either E506 or E507. Except in the case of E502 (for details of which see below) assessment on these courses will comprise 50% CWA and 50% final examination.

MA in English Language and Linguistics

Admission

To seek admission to the programme, candidates should have at least a 2(ii) BA (Honours) in English Language and Linguistics of the National University of Lesotho or an equivalent qualification from other universities recognized by the NUL Senate.

Intending candidates will be required to submit to the Head of Department an outline, about 500 - 750 words in length, of their research project, indicating research methods to be followed and how the research will make a distinct contribution to knowledge of the subject.

All recommendations for admission shall be subject to the approval of the Board of the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies.

Duration

The MA in English Language and Linguistics is mainly by research. The duration is minimally TWO calendar years or twenty-four months of full time study.

Candidates may also apply as part-time students for the Masters programme and in such cases, the normal duration shall be FOUR years or forty-eight months after a successful completion of the Honours degree programme.

Ph.D. in English Language and Linguistics

Admission

The normal requirement for admission shall be a Masters Degree in English Language/Linguistics (ELL) of this university or an equivalent qualification from other universities

Two references should be submitted at least one of which should be from the applicant’s supervisor or Head of Department at Masters level. These references will be given special consideration in the case where a Masters qualification is not classified.Applicants with a Masters degree in ELL without coursework but with a suitable thesis will be determined by the Department on the recommendation of a specialist in the area of ELL in which the thesis was undertaken.

Applicants may be required to attend a selection interview, conducted by the head of Department and at least two other members of the Department to determine their suitability for the programme.

Each applicant will be required to present before the department a provisional written proposal in his/her area of interest as part of the application for admission. This proposal should be no more than 6 pages long and should comprise: title; context of research; goals of research; research methodology, references.

All recommendations for admission shall be at the discretion of the Department.

Duration

The normal duration of full-time study of the Doctoral degree shall be THREE calendar years.

Candidates with deficiencies in core ELL courses (as determined by the Department) may be required by the Department to take their Doctoral degree over a longer period to allow them to make up for the deficiency. The duration of the programme in such cases will depend on the nature and extent of the deficiency, but in any case must not be more than SIX calendar years.

Candidates may also register to study for the Doctoral degree on a part-time basis. in such cases the normal duration shall be SIX years after a successful completion of the Masters degree programme with an extension of not more than FOUR additional years.

Part-time students with deficiencies in core ELL courses (as determined by the Department) may be required by the Department to take their Doctoral degree over an extended period. The duration of the programme in such cases will depend on the nature and extent of the deficiency in ELL but must not be more than TEN calendar years.

The offering/duration of both full-time and part-time programmes will be subject to availability of staff.

Ph.D. in Literature in English

Admission

The normal requirement for admission shall be a Masters Degree in Literature in English (LE) of this university or an equivalent qualification from other universities

Applicants with a Masters degree in LE without coursework but with a suitable thesis will be determined by the Department on the recommendation of a specialist in the area of LE in which the thesis was undertaken.

Applicants may be required to attend a selection interview, conducted by the head of Department and at least two other members of the Department to determine their suitability for the programme.

All recommendations for admission shall be at the discretion of the Department.

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Department of Philosophy

Introduction

The Postgraduate degree programmes of the Department of Philosophy include the honours, masters, and doctorate programmes.

B.A. Honours (Philosophy) Programme

Admission:

1.1 The normal requirement for admission shall be at least a second class, second division of this University in Philosophy with at least an OWM of 65% in philosophy courses. Candidates from other universities with equivalent qualifications may also be considered.

1.2 Candidates who meet the above requirement but have deficiencies in core philosophy courses will be required to register for and pass lower level philosophy courses to make up for such deficiencies. The pass mark for each course is 50%.

1.3 All recommendations for admissions shall be at the discretion of the Department.

2. Duration:

2.1 The normal duration of full-time study for the Honours Degree shall be ONE calendar year after a successful completion of the undergraduate degree programme.

2.2 Candidates with deficiencies in core philosophy courses may be required to take their honours degree over an eighteen-month or two-year period and the additional time shall be utilized towards remedying the deficiency. The duration for the honours programme shall, however, not be more than two years.

M.A. Philosophy Programme (Modes I and II)

1. Admission:

1.1 The regulations governing eligibility for Master Degree by Mode I are as in the Gneral Regulations for the Masters’ Degree in all Faculties (PG. 11.00).

1.2 The normal requirement for admission shall be an appropriate of attainment in a Bachelors (Honours) in Philosophy of this University or an equivalent qualification from other universities. A mark of 65% and above in all courses at honours level shall, for the purpose of admissions, be regarded as an appropriate level of attainment.

1.3 Candidates with a high degree of attainment in a Bachelors (Honours) course of a cognate discipline relevant to the candidate’s proposed area of specialisation may also be considered. in such an instance, candidate may be required to register for and pass lower level courses to make up for deficiencies in philosophy courses.

1.4 All recommendations for admissions shall be at the discretion of the Department.

2. Duration:

2.1 The normal duration of full-time study for the Masters Degree shall be TWO calendar years after a successful completion of the honours degree programme.

2.11 Candidates with deficiencies in core philosophy courses may be required by the Department to take their Masters degree over a period of three or four years depending on the nature of the deficiency.

Candidate may also register as a part-time student for the Masters Degree and in such cases, the normal duration shall be FOUR calendar years after a successful completion of the honours degree programme

Part-time students with deficiencies in core philosophy courses may be required by the Department to take their Masters degree over a period of six years or more, depending on the nature of the deficiency.

No full time programme leading to the degree of Master shall be more than four years and no part-time programme for the Masters degree shall extend beyond six years.

2.3 The offering/duration of both full-time and part-time programmes will be subject to availability of staff.

Doctorate Programme

Admission:

The normal requirement for admission shall be a Masters Degree in Philosophy of this University or an equivalent qualification from other universities with a minimum score of B in at least six courses in Philosophy obtained in the pursuit of the said degree.

Two references should be submitted, at least one of which should be from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department at Masters level. These references will be given special consideration in the case where the Masters qualification is not classified.

Candidates with a Masters degree in philosophy but without coursework but with a suitable thesis may also be considered. in such cases, what counts as a suitable thesis will be determined by the Department on the recommendation of a specialist in the area of Philosophy that the thesis was undertaken.

Candidates may be required to go through selection examination to determine their suitability for the programme.

Candidates will be required to present before the Department, a proposal in his/her area of interest as part of the application for admission.

All recommendations for admissions shall be at the discretion of the Department.

Duration:

The normal duration of full-time study for the Doctorate Degree shall be THREE calendar years after a successful completion of the Masters degree programme.

2.11 Candidates with deficiencies in core philosophy courses may be required by the Department to take their Doctorate degree over an extended period to allow them make up for the deficiency. The duration of the programme in such cases will depend on the nature of the deficiency of the candidate but must not be more than six calendar years.

2.2 Candidates may also register to study for the Doctorate Degree on a part-time basis. in such cases, the normal duration shall be SIX years after a successful completion of the Masters degree programme with an extension of not more than four additional years.

2.21 Part-time students with deficiencies in core philosophy courses may be required by the Department to take their Doctorate degree over an extended period. The duration of the programme in such cases will depend on the nature of the deficiency of the candidate but must not be more than ten calendar years.

2.3 The offering/duration of both full-time and part-time programmes will be subject to availability of staff.

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Department of Theology & Religious Studies

M.A. Theology and Religious Studies (Mode I and II)

Admission

Mode I

PRS.13.1 The regulations governing eligibility for Masters Degree by Mode I are as in the General Regulations for the Masters’ Degrees in all Faculties (PG.11.00).

Mode II

PRS.13.2 The normal requirement for admission shall be an appropriate attainment of Bachelors Degree (Honours) of this University or an equivalent qualification from NUL or other universities. An OWM of 65% with all the courses passed shall be regarded as an appropriate level of attainment

PRS. 13.3 Candidates with a high degree of attainment in a Bachelors (Honours) Degree of a cognate discipline relevant to the candidate’s proposed area of specialization may also be considered. in such an instance, a candidate may be required to register for and pass lower level courses to make up for deficiencies in Theology and Religious Studies courses.

PRS. 13.4 All recommendations for admissions shall be at the discretion of the department.

PRS.16.00 Admission

PRS.16.1 The normal requirement for admission shall be a Masters Degree of this University or an equivalent qualification from other universities.

PRS.16.2 Two references should be submitted, at least one of which should be from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department at Masters level. These references will be given special consideration in the case where Masters qualification is not classified.

PRS.16.3 Candidates with a Masters degree without course work but with a suitable thesis may also be considered. in such cases, what counts as a suitable thesis will be determined by the head of department on the recommendation of a specialist in the area in which the thesis was undertaken.

PRS.16.4 Candidates may be required to go through selection examination, conducted by the head of department and at least two other members of the department, to determine their suitability for the programme.

PRS.16.5 Candidates shall be required to present before the department, a written proposal in his/her area of interest as part of the application for admission.

PRS.16.6 All recommendations for admissions shall be at the discretion of the department.

Doctoral Degree

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