Doctor of Education
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Education is an advanced HEQSF qualification at NQF level 10 in the Higher Education and Training subfield. It is intended for in-depth scholarly engagement with education-related questions and practice at doctoral level.
Who might consider this qualification?
Education professionals, higher-education practitioners, education leaders and others interested in advanced study and research in education might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced research, scholarly and leadership-related work in education and higher education. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced educational inquiry
- Critical analysis of education-related issues
- Scholarly research and academic communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Education
- SAQA ID
- 5917
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Higher Education and Training
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration snapshot ended on 30 June 2024 and current status has not been verified.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the qualification’s research, assessment and any applicable workplace or other study requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 5917, NQF level, credit value and registration details directly with the provider and SAQA before making decisions.