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Doctor of Education: Adult and Community Education

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SAQA ID15267
NQF Level10
Credits400
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

A doctoral-level higher education qualification focused on advanced study of adult and community education. It is positioned at NQF Level 10 and carries 400 credits within the Adult Learning subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

People seeking advanced academic study related to adult learning, community education and education at doctoral level may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission would depend on the provider’s stated requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced scholarly, research and educational leadership work related to adult and community education. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific career relationships are recorded here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced educational research and scholarly inquiry
  • Critical analysis of adult and community education issues
  • High-level academic communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Education: Adult and Community Education
SAQA ID
15267
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
400
Field
5
Subfield
Adult Learning
Originator
Rand Afrikaans University
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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 recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2009 and current status has not been verified.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval is current.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any research, practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and registration details directly with the provider and SAQA before making a commitment.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.