B.A (HONS) MAURITIAN AND HERITAGE STUDIES
1. Objective
The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary ways of studying and exploring Mauritian society,
culture, history and their intersections.
The programme is designed to provide knowledge and competence in the field of culture and society
for a number of professions in such sectors as teaching, civil service, the media or media related
industries.
2.
General Entry Requirements
In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate
Programmes.
3.
Programme Requirements
Credits in English at ‘O’ Level and 2 GCE ‘A’ Level passes in two relevant subjects. Relevant
subjects include any language or Social Science subjects.
4.
Programme Duration
Normal
Degree
5.
Maximum
3 years
5 years
Minimum Credits Required For Degree Award - 105
Breakdown:
Core Modules
Electives
72
24
Degree
6.
Mini-Project+ one Elective
Or
Dissertation
6+ 3
OR
9
Total
105
Credits Per Year
As per University Regulation.
7.
Assessment
8.
Each module will be assessed over 100 marks with details as follows (unless otherwise specified):
Assessment will be based on a written examination of 2 to 3-hour duration (normally a paper of 2
hour duration for modules carrying less or equal to three credits, and 3 hour paper for modules
carrying six credits) and on continuous assessment done during the semester or year.
Written examinations for all modules, will be carried out at the end of the academic year except for
DE modules and some Semester Modules (unless otherwise stated). Relevant information will be
provided to the students prior to delivery of the modules.
The continuous assessment will count for 10-40% of the overall percentage mark of the module,
except for a Programme where the structure makes for other specific provision(s).
Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory work, seminars and/or assignments and should
include at least 1 class test.
Special examinations (e.g. class tests) will be arranged at the end of semester 1 or semester 2 for
exchange students who have registered only for one semester. In case of yearly modules, credits will
be assigned on a pro-rata basis.
Deadline for Dissertation/Mini Project
Final copy: Last week day of March of the Academic Year by 4.00 p.m at latest
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9.
Programme Plan- BA (Hons) Mauritian and Heritage Studies
Year 1
Code
CORE
HIST 1012Y(1)
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
Credits
Linguistic & Literary Heritage of Mauritius
HIST 1013Y(1)
Mauritian Heritage
3+0
6
HIST 1014Y(1)
Social and Economic History of Mauritius
3+0
6
POLI 1004Y(1)
Political and Constitutional History of Mauritius
3+0
6
6
ELECTIVES (Choose any 12 credits from the list below)
CSE 1010e
Introduction to Information Technology
3+0
3
POLI 1104(1)
Heritage and Politics
3+0
3
ARCH 1001Y(1)
Introduction to Archaeology and Anthropology
3+0
6
HIST 1002Y(1)
Introduction to Human Geography
3+0
6
Credits
Year 2
Code
CORE
HIST 2001Y(3)R
Module Name
Research Methodology
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
HIST 2013Y(3)
Indian Ocean Societies
3+0
6
GEO 2004Y(3)
Geography and Economic Development
3+0
6
Mauritian Physical Resources: Physical, Natural and
Marine
ELECTIVES (Choose any 12 credits from the list below)
3+0
6
GEO 2002Y(3)
Space & Society
3+0
6
ANTH 2002Y(3)
Ethnography
3+0
6
ANTH 2011Y(3)
Oral History and memory
3+0
6
GEO 2001Y(3)
2
6
Year 3
Code
CORE
HIST 4001Y(5)
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
Credits
Contemporary Issues in Mauritian Society
ANTH 3002Y(5)
Anthropology of Development, Health and Religion
3+0
6
HERT 3001Y(5)
Museum and Heritage Studies
3+0
6
HERT 3004Y(5)
Heritage Management
3+0
6
HIST 3000(5)
Dissertation
6
9
OR
MP 3000(5)
Mini Project
6
+ 1 Elective
HERT 3112(5)
Records Management
3+0
3
HIST 3222(5)
Gender and History
3+0
3
HIST 3116(5)
Documents and Methodology
3+0
3
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