| 1. |
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The Personal Programmes of Study Regulations apply in these regulations. |
| Admission |
| 2. |
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Candidates for the Degree must have |
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(a) |
qualified for the award of
the degree of Bachelor of Music with Honours of the University of
Waikato or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board
to be equivalent, and |
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(b) |
satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in Music,
at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board, and |
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(c) |
been accepted by the Chairperson of Music. |
| 3. |
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In exceptional circumstances, based on academic merit
and relevant experience, candidates who do not meet the requirements
of section 2 of these regulations may be considered for admission
subject to the completion of any qualifying papers the Academic
Board may prescribe which must be completed either prior to or concurrently. |
| 4. |
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Acceptance into the Degree is subject to the availability
of a suitable supervisor for the programme of study required under
section 7 of these regulations. |
| Requirements for the Degree |
| 5. |
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The normal minimum period of enrolment for completion
of the Degree is one year. |
| 6. |
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Candidates must enrol in the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences and follow an approved programme of study. |
| 7. |
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Candidates must gain 120 points at 500 level or above,
comprising either |
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7.1 |
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MUSI514 Acoustic and Electroacoustic Composition Portfolio,
or |
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7.2 |
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MUSI524 Advanced Performance. |
| 8. |
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A candidate whose work presented for the Degree under
section 7 of these regulations is considered by examiners not to
be of a pass standard will have his or her work returned for resubmission
at a later date. |
| Award of Honours |
| 9. |
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The Degree may be awarded with |
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(a) |
First Class Honours, or |
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(b) |
Second Class Honours (first division), or |
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(c) |
Second Class Honours (second division). |
| 10. |
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A candidate who has resubmitted his or her work under
the provision of section 8 of these regulations will not be eligible
for the award of honours. |
| 11. |
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Except with the approval of the Academic Board, the
level of honours will be calculated on the basis of the grades of
the first 120 points completed by the candidate while enrolled for
the Degree, including any failed paper. |
| Variations |
| 12. |
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The Dean or delegated authority may vary or waive these
regulations in individual cases. |
