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Doctor of Education

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SAQA ID72765
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Education is an advanced HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 10 in the Higher Education and Training subfield. It represents doctoral-level study focused on education-related scholarship and inquiry. The supplied record indicates that its registration ended on 30 June 2024, and its current status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

Education professionals, higher-education practitioners, researchers and others seeking advanced doctoral-level study in education may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support progression into advanced academic, research or education-leadership contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Because the supplied record shows a registration end date and requires verification, prospective students should confirm whether the qualification is currently available for enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced analysis of education-related issues
  • Doctoral-level scholarly inquiry
  • Critical evaluation and communication of education knowledge

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Education
SAQA ID
72765
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
5
Subfield
Higher Education and Training
Originator
North West University
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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, as the supplied record shows registration ending on 30 June 2024.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and appropriately accredited for delivery.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and application deadlines.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment process, research or workplace requirements, supervision arrangements and expected study commitments.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 72765, NQF level and credit value before making payment or accepting an offer.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.