Doctor of Laws
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Laws is a doctoral-level qualification in the Justice in Society field, focused broadly on advanced study and scholarship relating to law and justice. It is listed at NQF Level 10 with 360 credits and was originated by the University of Limpopo.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might be considered by people seeking advanced academic engagement with law, justice and related legal scholarship. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced legal scholarship, research and academic development. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular legal or academic career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced legal research
- Critical analysis of legal and justice-related issues
- Scholarly writing and argumentation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Laws
- SAQA ID
- 111675
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- University of Limpopo
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the research, assessment and any workplace or supervision requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains open for new enrolment before making any application or payment.