FACT SHEET: From Studio to Stage: Fundamentals of Music Production

Prospectus 2024 Programme Category: Boston Short Learning Programme

• From Studio to Stage: Fundamentals of Music Production (FSS)
(SLP Code: FSS2024)

From Stage to Studio is offered by Boston City Campus in the blended mode of provision at the
following six (6) Boston City Campus Support Centres.

Sandton Johannesburg Pretoria

(Braamfontein) (Arcadia)

East London Bloemfontein Durban City

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Grade 11 Certificate; or National Certificate: (Vocational) L3; or equivalent qualification. No
previous knowledge of music or experience with any musical instrument required.
OR
• Grade 10 Certificate; or National Certificate: (Vocational) L2; or equivalent qualification. Some
previous knowledge of music or experience with any musical instrument is required.

What is the Duration of Study?

Based on the indicative notional hours of this Short Learning Programme (SLP), the minimum duration
is eleven (11) months. The maximum duration is twelve (12) months. For more information see Table
overleaf.

What is the Purpose of the Short Learning Programme?

Boston City Campus brings you a revolutionary new approach to modern music production. This Short
Learning Programme seamlessly integrates modern production concepts with all the latest music
production techniques applied by the world’s best hit-making producers and music business
practitioners! This programme provides you with the skills you will need to enter the exciting and
vibrant life of music production. With commitment and passion to succeed, you can thrive in the highly
competitive and dynamic audio-visual industry. The Short Learning Programme provides exciting entry
career opportunities in the fields of music and music business, for example:
• Remixer, Producer, Live Artist • Record Producer
• Film Score Composer • Post Production and Mastering Engineer
• Sound and Music Design for Games, TV, • Recording Engineer
Film and other Multimedia Applications • Live Sound Technician

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What are the Short Learning Programme Outcomes?
On completion of the SLP, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required
to:
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in the music production process,
such as producers, engineers, and artists.
• Gain insight into the tools and technologies commonly used in music production, such as Digital
Audio Workstations (DAWs), MIDI controllers, and virtual instruments.
• Understand how to produce various local and international music genres such as Amapiano,
afrobeats, house music and many more indigenous genres.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, historical, and social contexts that have influenced
the development of South African music genres, showcasing an awareness of the rich cultural
diversity within the country
• Explore various techniques for sampling audio recordings, including looping, chopping, time-
stretching, and pitch-shifting, using digital audio workstations (DAWs).
• Understand intellectual property protection for music, including trademarks, copyrights, and legal
steps to safeguard your creative work and artistic identity.
• Identify and differentiate between the main players in the music industry, such as artists,
managers, labels, publishers, distributors, promoters, and digital platforms.
• Analyse global music market trends, regional variations in music consumption, and the cultural
factors influencing music preferences around the world.

What do I require to pass a Module?

Students will need an overall mark of sixty percent (60%) to pass a module. Students who do not
achieve a pass mark in an assessment may be provided one (1) further opportunity to retake
(supplement) an assessment at an additional supplementary fee.

How is the Overall Mark Calculated?

The overall mark will be calculated from the student’s performance on formative assessments (FA’s)
and summative assessments (SA’s).

What is the Curriculum and Fee?

The Boston Short Learning Programme consists of four (4) compulsory modules, see Table below.
Prescribed textbooks are included in the fees.
For registration and modules fees please consult your support centre.

From Studio to Stage: Fundamentals of Music Production (FSS)

Module Fees
Academic
Pre- (Cash Fees
Term Module Name Code Compulsory Year /
requisite Including
Assessment
Textbooks)
1 Annual Registration Fee
Introduction to Music
IMP161 Yes 1-SCASSC1 -
Production
How To (Exploring South
Consult your
African and international HTM161 Yes 1-SCASSC2 IMP161
support centre
music genres)
2 Advanced Production IMP161
APT161 Yes 1-SCASSC2
Techniques HTM161
The Business of Music TBM161 Yes 1-SCASSC2 -

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What are the assessment strategies?
See Table below for information on the assessment strategy per module and reference the key list below
to read about each assessment strategy relevant to your programme, in detail.

SC Assessment Strategy C (ASSC1): Formative assessments (FA1, FA2 and FA3), also known as quizzes, will count thirty
percent (30%) – ten percent (10%) each - towards the overall mark. A summative
assessment in the form of a final exam or assignment (SA1), will seventy percent (70%)
towards the overall mark.
SC Assessment Strategy 2 (ASSC2): The formative assessments (FA1 & FA2), also known as an assignment or test, will count
sixty percent (60%) – thirty percent (30%) each - towards the overall mark. The
summative assessment in the form of a final exam (SA1), will count forty percent (40%).

How many modules can I take each semester?

Minimum is one (1) module per semester, this will ensure students remain academically active.

What is the language of teaching and learning?

English is the language of communication, instruction and assessment at Boston.

What is the mode of delivery?

Blended, which includes both contact and online mediated teaching and learning supported with rich-
media courseware. For every module, this includes:
• Comprehensive information which consists of:
Overview of the short learning programme outcomes
Overview of the teaching, learning and assessment strategies
Module specific information
Tuition plan and academic calendar
• Boston study guide and/or prescribed texts (whichever is applicable)
• Filmed lecture contents and assessments which are hosted on our Learning Management System
(LMS), Colcampus, which is available online and/or at the Support Centre
Colcampus promotes anytime, anywhere learning while connecting students to Educators and
learning resources in a safe, secure online environment.

What materials/resources will I require in order to Study?

It is compulsory that students have access to a computer and internet. Certain course material and/or
notes and assessments will only be accessible online or electronically.

Boston will provide all study guides and/or prescribed texts (where applicable), module information,
timetables, and access to filmed lectures for each module. Therefore there will be no requirement to
purchase any additional prescribed materials.

Boston provides resources at its six listed Support Centres, including speciality software or technical
equipment, to accommodate programme requirements. However, students who opt not to use the
Support Centres will be required to purchase the necessary software and/or equipment to complete
learning and assessments. The technical specifications required for software and equipment is listed
in the tables overleaf.

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Technical Specifications
HARDWARE:

System:

System Requirements: macOS Windows

CPU recommended Apple Silicon Intel Core i5 Processor or faster

Operating System macOS: 12, 13 or later Windows 10, Windows 11 or later

Graphics Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher

RAM recommended 8 GB

RAM minimum 4 GB

Hard Disk Space Sufficient hard disk space to install necessary software and ancillary services. See below
estimate of disk space utilised by software.

Ancillary Hardware Required: Estimated Price

49 Key Midi Keyboard (Carbon 49) R 2 900.00

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen 4 or Steinberg UR22 MKII Sound Card R3 800.00

KRK Rokit 7 or Equivalent Studio Monitor Speakers R5 995.00

An internet connection (minimum 10Mbps, fibre, LTE or satellite internet connection) is required to
download, install and activate the products as well as for the undertaking of your studies.

SOFTWARE

Software: Website Size Estimated

Price

FL Studio – Producer Edition https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio- 1.2 GB R 2 980.00

download/

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Standard www.native-instruments.com 25 GB R 11 980.00

Please note: the aforementioned hardware and software specifications and estimates are merely an
estimate and based on third-party data and/or information. These are thus subject to change based
on actions or decisions made by third-party vendors or providers. Boston has no control over such
changes and may not be held responsible for any consequences or damages resulting from changes in
the recommended hardware and/or software and/or their prices.

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What is a Support Centre?
Boston’s six listed Support Centres grants our students access to computers, online assessments,
filmed lectures, electronic library facilities, examination venues and administrative services. Students
must select a single Support Centre and may make daily use of the facilities for the duration of their
studies, see table below.

Where do I complete my Assessments?

Students must select the same Support Centre for assessment purposes. Summative assessments
(final examinations) will be conducted at the selected Support Centre. The venue for formative
assessments will depend on the specific formative assessment formats of each module.
• Assignments will be uploaded into our online system Colcampus which can be done from home or
at the selected Support Centre.
• Tests will be conducted at Support Centres only.

Who will provide me with Academic and Tuition Support?

Boston has appointed qualified and experienced Educators to provide support to learners. Students
can contact Educators any time through e-mail, or alternatively book telephonic appointments.
Colcampus also enables interaction with Educators and fellow students.

Important dates!
The Academic Calendar 2024 outlines the most important dates for the Boston Short Learning
Programme and will assist students to plan for success. For more information see Tables appended.

When can I apply and how much are the Application Fees?
Applications are open all year round. There are no application fees payable. Please visit the website
https://www.boston.ac.za/ for regular updates.

• The closing date for applications for Term 1 is at 17h00 on Friday 16th February 2024.
• The closing date for applications for Term 2 is at 17h00 on Friday 28th June 2024.

How do I Apply?
Visit any of the following Support Centres, see table below, to complete the registration form. Make
sure you bring along all the required supporting documents to the Support Centre.

What do I do if I am accepted?
When you are accepted you will be required to register. In order to register you will need to complete
the ‘Registration Contract’ and pay the registration fee and first instalment or deposit. Once you have
paid and completed the Registration Contract you must return the contract and proof of payment to
your selected Support Centre or Support Centre selected for Assessment purposes. Contracts handed
in at a Support Centre will be captured for confirmation of your registration and student number.

• The closing date for registrations for Term 1 is at 17h00 on Friday 16th February 2024.
• The closing date for registrations for Term 2 is at 17h00 on Friday 28th June 2024.

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 Boston Support Centres 2024
• Johannesburg
• Sandton • Pretoria (Arcadia)
(Braamfontein)

• Durban City • East London • Bloemfontein

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 Academic Calendar 2024
Term 1: February – December
Unit Week Month Date Time Lesson/Activity
February 16 17:00 Applications & Registration Close
IMP161 - FSS - Orientation - Colcampus Presentation and
1 1 February 19 8:00
Logging Details.
February 20 8:00 Overview of the music production process (Via Colcampus)
February 21 8:00 Overview of the music production process
February 22 8:00 Overview of the music production process
February 23 9:00 Studio Workshop
Introduction to digital audio workstations (DAWs) (Via
2 2 February 26 8:00
Colcampus)
February 27 8:00 Introduction to digital audio workstations
February 28 8:00 Introduction to digital audio workstations
February 29 8:00 Introduction to digital audio workstations
IMP161 - Formative Assessment 1 (FA1) online via
March 1 8:00
Colcampus
3 3 March 4 8:00 Basic music theory for music producers (Via Colcampus)
March 5 17:00 IMP161 - Formative Assessment 1 (FA1) - Results Release
March 5 8:00 Basic music theory for music producers
March 6 8:00 Basic music theory for music producers
March 7 8:00 Basic music theory for music producers
March 8 8:00 Studio Workshop
4 4 March 11 8:00 Setting up a home studio (Via Colcampus)
March 12 8:00 Setting up a home studio
March 13 8:00 Setting up a home studio
March 14 8:00 Setting up a home studio
March 15 8:00 Studio Workshop
Microphone types, placement and techniques (Via
5 5 March 18 8:00
Colcampus)
March 19 8:00 Microphone types, placement and techniques
March 20 8:00 Microphone types, placement and techniques
Public Holiday - 21 March – Human Rights Day
March 22 8:00 Studio Workshop
6 6 March 25 8:00 Tracking instruments and vocals (Via Colcampus)
March 26 8:00 Tracking instruments and vocals
March 27 8:00 Tracking instruments and vocals
March 28 8:00 Tracking instruments and vocals
Public Holiday - 29 March – Good Friday
Public Holiday - 1 April – Family Day
7 7 April 2 8:00 Audio interfaces and signal routing (Via Colcampus)
April 3 8:00 Audio interfaces and signal routing
April 4 8:00 Audio interfaces and signal routing

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 IMP161 - Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) online via
April 5 8:00
Colcampus
Collecting high-quality samples for music production and
8 8 April 8 8:00
resources (Via Colcampus)
April 9 17:00 IMP161 - Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) - Results Release
Collecting high-quality samples for music production and
April 9 8:00
resources
Collecting high-quality samples for music production and
April 10 8:00
resources
Collecting high-quality samples for music production and
April 11 8:00
resources
April 12 8:00 Studio Workshop
Your computer – getting the best audio recording computer
9 9 April 15 8:00
(Via Colcampus)
April 16 8:00 Your computer – getting the best audio recording computer
April 17 8:00 Your computer – getting the best audio recording computer
April 18 8:00 Your computer – getting the best audio recording computer
IMP161 - Formative Assessment 3 (FA3) online via
April 19 8:00
Colcampus
File management and structure for music producers (Via
10 10 April 22 8:00
Colcampus)
April 23 17:00 IMP161 - Formative Assessment 3 (FA3) - Results Release
April 23 8:00 File management and structure for music producers
April 24 8:00 File management and structure for music producers
April 25 8:00 File management and structure for music producers
April 26 8:00 Studio Workshop
11 11 April 29 8:00 Assessment scope (SA1)
IMP161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) - Trial Assessment
April 30 8:00
via Colcampus no later than 20:00
Public Holiday - 1 May – Workers Day
May 2 8:00 Summative Assessment (SA1) – Revision
IMP161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) Summative
May 3 8:00
Assessment via Colcampus no later than 20:00
12 12 May 6 8:00 IMP161 - Summative Assessment 1 (SA1) - Results Release
May 7 17:00
May 8 8:00 Summative Assessment Results Appeal Close
May 10 8:00 Summative Assessment Appeal Results Release
New Module – HTM161
HTM161 - Formative Assessment Brief Issue (FA1 & FA2)
1 1 May 13 8:00 assignment issued via Colcampus.
Song structure and arrangement techniques via Colcampus
May 14 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 15 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 16 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 17 8:00 Studio Workshop

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 2 2 May 20 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 21 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 22 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 23 8:00 Song structure and arrangement techniques
May 24 8:00 Studio Workshop
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
3 3 May 27 8:00
genres) - Amapiano via Colcampus
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
May 28 8:00
genres) - Amapiano
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
May 29 8:00
genres) - Amapiano
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
May 30 8:00
genres) - Amapiano
May 31 8:00 Studio Workshop
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
4 4 June 3 8:00
genres) – Afro beats via Colcampus
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 4 8:00
genres) – Afro beats
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 5 8:00
genres) – Afro beats
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 6 8:00
genres) – Afro beats
June 7 8:00 Studio Workshop
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
5 5 June 10 8:00
genres) – House Music via Colcampus
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 11 8:00
genres) – House Music
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 12 8:00
genres) – House Music
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 13 8:00
genres) – House Music
HTM161 - Formative Assessment 1 (FA1) online via
June 14 8:00
Colcampus
Public Holiday - 16 June – Youth Day
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
6 6 June 18 8:00
genres) – Pop music via Colcampus
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 19 8:00
genres) – Pop music
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 20 8:00
genres) – Pop music
June 21 8:00 Studio Workshop
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
7 7 June 24 8:00
genres) – Kwaito via Colcampus
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 25 8:00
genres) – Kwaito
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 26 8:00
genres) – Kwaito

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 Exploring music genres – (South African and international
June 27 8:00
genres) – Kwaito
June 28 8:00 Studio Workshop
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
8 8 July 1 8:00
genres) – Mbube (isicathamiya) and world music
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
July 2 8:00
genres) – Mbube (isicathamiya) and world music
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
July 3 8:00
genres) – Mbube (isicathamiya) and world music
Exploring music genres – (South African and international
July 4 8:00
genres) – Mbube (isicathamiya) and world music
July 5 8:00 Studio Workshop
9 9 July 8 8:00 Audio editing techniques via Colcampus
July 9 8:00 Audio editing techniques
July 10 8:00 Audio editing techniques
July 11 8:00 Audio editing techniques
HTM161 - Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) online via
July 12 8:00
Colcampus
10 10 July 15 8:00 EQ, compression, and dynamic processing via Colcampus
July 16 8:00 EQ, compression, and dynamic processing
July 17 8:00 EQ, compression, and dynamic processing
July 18 8:00 EQ, compression, and dynamic processing
July 19 8:00 Studio Workshop
11 11 July 22 8:00 Effects processing (reverb, delay, modulation)
July 23 8:00 Effects processing (reverb, delay, modulation)
July 24 8:00 Effects processing (reverb, delay, modulation)
July 25 8:00 Effects processing (reverb, delay, modulation)
July 26 8:00 Studio Workshop
12 12 July 29 8:00 Mix balance and listening techniques.
July 30 8:00 Mix balance and listening techniques.
July 31 8:00 Mix balance and listening techniques.
August 1 8:00 Mix balance and listening techniques.
August 2 8:00 Studio Workshop
13 13 August 5 8:00 Assessment scope (SA1)
HTM161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) - Trial Assessment
August 6 8:00
via Colcampus no later than 20:00
August 7 8:00 Summative Assessment (SA1) – Revision
HTM161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) Summative
August 8 8:00
Assessment via Colcampus no later than 20:00
Public Holiday - 9 August – Women’s Day
14 14 August 12 8:00 Summative Assessment 1 (SA1) - Results Release
August 13 8:00
August 14 8:00 Summative Assessment Results Appeal Close
August 15 8:00

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 August 16 8:00 Summative Assessment Appeal Results Release
New Module – APT161
APT161 - Formative Assessment Brief Issue (FA1 & FA2)
1 1 August 19 8:00 assignment issued via Colcampus.
Sampling and sample-based production
August 20 8:00 Sampling and sample-based production
August 21 8:00 Sampling and sample-based production
August 22 8:00 Sampling and sample-based production
August 23 8:00 Studio Workshop
2 2 August 26 8:00 Sound design and synthesis via Colcampus

August 27 8:00 Sound design and synthesis

August 28 8:00 Sound design and synthesis

August 29 8:00 Sound design and synthesis
August 30 8:00 Studio Workshop
3 3 September 2 8:00 Advanced audio processing techniques via Colcampus
September 3 8:00 Advanced audio processing techniques
September 4 8:00 Advanced audio processing techniques
September 5 8:00 Advanced audio processing techniques
APT161 - Formative Assessment 1 (FA1) online via
September 6 8:00
Colcampus
4 4 September 9 8:00 Vocal processing and tuning via Colcampus
September 10 8:00 Vocal processing and tuning
September 11 8:00 Vocal processing and tuning
September 12 8:00 Vocal processing and tuning
September 13 8:00 Studio Workshop
5 5 September 16 8:00 Creative music production strategies via Colcampus
September 17 8:00 Creative music production strategies
September 18 8:00 Mastering process and objectives via Colcampus
September 19 8:00 Mastering process and objectives
September 20 8:00 Studio Workshop
Loudness normalization and dynamic range control via
6 6 September 23 8:00
Colcampus
Public Holiday - 24 September – Heritage Day
September 25 8:00 Loudness normalization and dynamic range control
September 26 8:00 Stereo enhancement and spatialization via Colcampus
APT161 - Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) online via
September 27 8:00
Colcampus
7 7 September 30 8:00 Stereo enhancement and spatialization
October 1 8:00 Building a mastering chain
October 2 8:00 Preparing tracks for distribution
October 3 8:00 Building a mastering chain
October 4 8:00 Preparing tracks for distribution

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 APT161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) - Trial Assessment
8 8 October 7 8:00
via Colcampus no later than 20:00
APT161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) Summative
October 8 8:00
Assessment via Colcampus no later than 20:00
October 9 8:00 Summative Assessment Results Release
October 10 17:00 Summative Assessment Results Appeal Close
October 11 8:00 Summative Assessment Appeal Results Release
New Module – TBM161
TBM161 - Formative Assessment Brief Issue (FA1 & FA2)
1 1 October 14 8:00 assignment issued via Colcampus.
Music business fundamentals
October 15 8:00 Music business fundamentals
October 16 8:00 Overview of the music industry ecosystem
October 17 8:00 Overview of the music industry ecosystem
October 18 8:00 Overview of the music industry ecosystem
2 2 October 21 8:00 Copyright, licensing, and royalties
October 22 8:00 Copyright, licensing, and royalties
October 23 8:00 Music distribution platforms and strategies
October 24 8:00 Music distribution platforms and strategies
October 25 8:00 Music distribution platforms and strategies
3 3 October 28 8:00 Building a brand and online presence
October 29 8:00 Building a brand and online presence
October 30 8:00 Building a brand and online presence
October 31 8:00 Building a brand and online presence
TBM161 - Formative Assessment 1 (FA1) online via
November 1 8:00
Colcampus
4 4 November 4 8:00 Entertainment entrepreneurship
November 5 8:00 Entertainment entrepreneurship
November 6 8:00 Entertainment entrepreneurship
November 7 8:00 Entertainment entrepreneurship
5 5 November 11 8:00 Career opportunities in music production
November 12 8:00 Career opportunities in music production
November 13 8:00 Integration of skills acquired throughout the program
November 14 8:00 Integration of skills acquired throughout the program
TBM161 - Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) online via
November 15 8:00
Colcampus
6 6 November 18 8:00 Independent project in music production
November 19 8:00 Independent project in music production
November 20 8:00 Presentation and evaluation of the capstone project
November 21 8:00 Presentation and evaluation of the capstone project
7 7 November 25 8:00 Assessment scope (SA1)
TBM161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) - Trial Assessment
November 26 8:00
via Colcampus no later than 20:00
November 27 8:00 Summative Assessment (SA1) – Revision

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 TBM161 - Summative Assessment (SA1) Summative
November 29 17:00
Assessment via Colcampus no later than 20:00
8 8 December 2 8:00 Summative Assessment 1 (SA1) - Results Release
December 3 8:00
December 4 8:00 Summative Assessment Results Appeal Close
December 5 8:00
December 6 8:00 Summative Assessment Appeal Results Release

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About the Institution
Boston is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as a private higher
education institution, No. 2003/HE07/002, in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Higher Education Act,
1997 (Act No 101 of 1997), and Regulation 14(4)(a) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private
Higher Education Institutions, 2016. This SLP is non-credit bearing and is quality assured by the
Institutional Quality Advancement System (IQAS) of Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd Reg. No.
1996/013220/07.

International Recognition
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qualifications will be recognised and that curricula specific evaluations may lead to additional
requirements for students to meet in order to gain entry into international programmes or
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pertaining to direct international linkages/relationships visit the websites of the DHET, CHE, SAQA,
CHEA and WES.

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Boston recognises the need to deploy whatever reasonable measures necessary to obviate any
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attempt to minimise disruption to academic services, this could result in changes to academic
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Disclaimer
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