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1	The lived experiences of postgraduate Black students : an exploration through the South African transformation lens Palakatshela, Bongane Romeo 05 1900 (has links) Transformation of the higher education system has come under the spotlight recently. At the core of this debate are issues pertaining to access and throughput rates at universities. Although access has improved significantly, throughput rates remain relatively low especially amongst black students (Council on Higher Education, 2017). The current study aims to explore the learning experiences and academic performance of postgraduate black students at the university of South Africa. Through a qualitative approach that included interviews, a phenomenological research design and critical race theory to gain an insiders perspective. This approach is chosen for its ability to generate rich descriptive and interpretive accounts of events based on the participant’s narratives. The findings revealed that the variation in learning experiences and academic performance was accounted for by background factors rather than student’s own intellectual or academic competencies. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology with specialisation in Research Consultation) Academic performance Access Financial constraints Language of instruction Learning experiences Postgraduate Black students Quality of education Retention Throughput rates Transformation 378.19829968 Academic achievement -- South Africa Education, Higher -- South Africa Language and education -- South Africa

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The lived experiences of postgraduate Black students : an exploration through the South African transformation lens