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Doctor of Education: Educational Psychology

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SAQA ID8639
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a doctoral-level qualification focused on educational psychology within the Higher Education and Training field. It is recorded at NQF Level 10 and carries 360 credits. The qualification is associated with the University of Zululand. The available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, while its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced scholarly study and research related to educational psychology may consider this qualification. Suitability will depend on the applicant’s prior qualifications, experience and the provider’s requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced academic or research-related development in educational psychology and related higher-education contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Independent scholarly inquiry
  • Critical analysis of educational psychology issues
  • Advanced academic writing and communication
  • Research-oriented thinking

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Education: Educational Psychology
SAQA ID
8639
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
5
Subfield
Higher Education and Training
Originator
University of Zululand
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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.

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