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Doctor of Laws

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SAQA ID87148
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Laws is an advanced doctoral-level qualification focused on law within the broader context of justice and society. It is intended for high-level scholarly engagement with legal questions, principles and issues, although the specific research or study content is not described here.

Who might consider this qualification?

People with a strong interest in advanced legal scholarship, justice and society, and those considering doctoral-level academic or research development in law may wish to explore this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support advanced academic, research or legal-scholarship development related to law, justice and society. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific career pathways are confirmed here.

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
87148
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
8
Subfield
Justice in Society
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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 before making an enrolment decision. The available record includes a registration-end date of 30 June 2024, but its present status requires confirmation.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific qualification are authorised and appropriately accredited for enrolment.
  • Ask the institution to provide the current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Request details of the research, study content, supervision arrangements and assessment requirements.
  • Confirm any applicable thesis, dissertation or other workplace-related requirements directly with the institution.
  • Check whether the qualification aligns with your intended academic, research or professional development plans.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.