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 an advanced, research-oriented legal qualification at NQF Level 10 within the Justice in Society subfield. It represents a high level of engagement with legal scholarship and may be relevant to people pursuing advanced academic or research work in law.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced legal scholarship, research, or academic work may consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s admission and other requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards advanced legal research, scholarly writing, and academic work in law. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration, or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced legal analysis
- Legal research
- Scholarly writing
- Critical engagement with justice and society issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Laws
- SAQA ID
- 15581
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- University of Fort Hare
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited for the intended offering.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, assessment arrangements, research or workplace requirements, and any applicable completion conditions.
- Confirm whether new enrolment is currently available before making financial or study commitments.