Doctor of Literature
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Literature is an advanced HEQSF qualification at NQF level 10, associated with the Language subfield. It carries 256 credits and is focused on high-level study and scholarly work in literature. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009 and that its current status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might be considered by people seeking advanced academic engagement with literature and literary scholarship, subject to the institution’s applicable requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further scholarly, research or literature-related work, but no specific approved career relationships were supplied. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced literary analysis
- Critical interpretation of written works
- Scholarly research and academic writing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Literature
- SAQA ID
- 22532
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 256
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Language
- Originator
- University of Durban Westville
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA or the relevant authority, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is open for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, which were not supplied here.
- Ask the provider to confirm the current assessment, research, dissertation or workplace requirements applicable to the qualification.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 22532, NQF level and credit value with the provider before making payment or enrolling.