Doctor of Agriculture
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Agriculture is an advanced doctoral qualification focused on scholarly work in Primary Agriculture. It is positioned at NQF Level 10 and carries 360 credits, indicating substantial higher-education study at doctoral level.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced academic and research-focused study in Primary Agriculture may consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission and selection requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards research, academic or senior specialist work related to Primary Agriculture. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced agricultural research
- Critical analysis of issues in Primary Agriculture
- Independent scholarly work
- Academic communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Agriculture
- SAQA ID
- 118679
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-02-03
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before applying or enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is available for new enrolment.
- Check the institution’s admission, selection and prior-qualification requirements.
- Ask the provider about the expected research, assessment and supervision arrangements.
- Confirm any applicable workplace, fieldwork or research requirements directly with the provider.
- Check the qualification’s current credits, NQF level and delivery arrangements with the provider before making a decision.