S.L. 327.483 чл. 10Examination of portfolio of composition/s or performance programme and dissertation.

(1) In the area of specialisation of composition, the portfolio of compositions and supporting dissertation for the Degree shall be examined by a Board of Examiners appointed for the purpose by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board in terms of the Principal

Regulations. The portfolio of compositions, which must total between

30 and 40 minutes in duration, and the dissertation shall be assigned 80

ECTS credits.

(2) Students in the course by composition shall also sit for a examination focusing on their composition portfolio and viva voce dissertation.

(3) After examining the portfolio of compositions, the dissertation and conducting the examination, the Board viva voce of Examiners may refer the portfolio and/or dissertation back to the student for revisions which are to be completed by a time as specified by the Board, which period shall not normally be longer than six months.

(4) After the student has completed the required revisions, s/he shall apply to the Board for permission to resubmit the revised portfolio and/or dissertation for re-examination.

(5) On the basis of a second viva voce examination and the revised portfolio and/or dissertation, the Board of Examiners shall submit a final report to the Registrar recommending the award or withholding of the Degree.

(6) If no revisions are required, the Board of Examiners shall submit a final report to the Registrar recommending the award of the Degree.

(7) In the area of specialisation of composition, a student who fails to satisfy the Board of Examiners in the examination viva voce may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners and with the permission of the Board, be re-examined orally within a period of six months. such permission shall be granted once only.