The actual number of credits will depend on the learner's choice of research project. Minimum credits required at specific levels or maximum credits where these exceed the minima specified in regulation 8 or 9. All the credits will be at level 8. 8. Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved. Formative assessment on oral reports and written material submitted during the course of the research is provided by the superviser.
Summative assessment is on a written thesis.
Graduates will have access to senior doctoral programmes at virtually any university in the world. Criteria for the registration of assessors. Academic staff of Rhodes University will be used as assessors. They will preferably have a PhD, but staff with a Master's degree and appropriate experience may be acceptable. Moderation options including the recommendation of a moderating body or bodies.