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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

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SAQA ID113324
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Education is an advanced doctoral qualification in the Schooling subfield, positioned at NQF Level 10 and carrying 360 credits. It is intended to represent high-level study and inquiry in education, although its current availability and registration status should be confirmed before relying on it for enrolment planning.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic engagement with schooling and education-related inquiry, subject to the institution’s applicable admission requirements. It may be particularly relevant to experienced education practitioners, researchers or education leaders, but this is guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced research, analytical and leadership-oriented work in education and schooling contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced analysis of education and schooling issues
  • Independent research and scholarly inquiry
  • Critical evaluation of education-related evidence
  • Academic communication in an education context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
SAQA ID
113324
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
5
Subfield
Schooling
Originator
Rand Afrikaans University
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record includes a registration end date of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and accredited to provide the qualification.
  • Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the institution.
  • Ask the institution about the assessment, research, dissertation or workplace requirements that apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the recorded qualification details remain current.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.