Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is a level 10, 360-credit doctoral qualification in the Civil Engineering Construction subfield. It is intended to represent advanced study in civil engineering at doctoral level, although the available information does not describe its specific research focus, learning content or assessment approach.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced doctoral-level study in civil engineering and by civil engineering professionals or researchers interested in developing expertise at the highest higher-education qualification level. This is general guidance, not an indication that any applicant meets the admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced civil engineering research, technical or academic work, depending on the research undertaken and the requirements of a particular role. No mapped career relationships are available, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced civil engineering knowledge
- Civil engineering research and analytical capability
- Doctoral-level investigation of civil engineering problems
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 96923
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Originator
- Vaal University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and the specific qualification are currently authorised or accredited for enrolment and delivery.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider for the approved research focus, learning content, supervision arrangements, assessment requirements and any thesis or research requirements.
- Confirm any requirements involving workplace access, facilities, professional experience or other practical arrangements where applicable.
- Check whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any updated qualification has replaced or superseded it.