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Doctor of Laws

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SAQA ID3057
NQF Level10
Credits256
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Laws is an advanced HEQSF qualification at NQF level 10 in the Justice in Society field. It represents high-level academic study focused on law and legal scholarship and is associated with 256 credits. The supplied record shows that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, so its current availability should not be assumed.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be of interest to people seeking advanced academic engagement with law, legal scholarship or justice-related study. Any admission or suitability decision would depend on the requirements of the institution offering the qualification, which should be confirmed directly.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced legal scholarship, research or academic-oriented pathways, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular legal career. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced engagement with legal scholarship
  • Legal analysis

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Laws
SAQA ID
3057
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
256
Field
8
Subfield
Justice in Society
Originator
University of Durban Westville
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 directly, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and appropriately accredited for the qualification.
  • Check the current admission requirements with the institution.
  • Ask the institution to explain the assessment arrangements and any research, academic or workplace-related requirements that apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is still available for new enrolment and whether the recorded qualification details remain valid.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.