Doctor of Administration: Public Administration
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a doctoral-level qualification focused on advanced study and inquiry in public administration. It is positioned at NQF Level 10 and carries 240 credits within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing advanced academic or professional inquiry in public administration may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced knowledge development and research-oriented work related to public administration. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced analysis of public administration issues
- Research and inquiry skills
- Critical evaluation of public-sector concepts and practices
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Administration: Public Administration
- SAQA ID
- 21766
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Public Administration
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2014 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification at the time of application.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether the qualification is accepting new enrolments.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment, research, supervision and any applicable workplace requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 21766, NQF level and credit value against current official records before making financial or enrolment decisions.