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DOCTOR OF LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY

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SAQA ID113326
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Literature and Philosophy is a doctorate-level qualification at NQF Level 10 in the HEQSF, associated with the General Social Science subfield. It is designed for advanced scholarly work in literature, philosophy or related social science areas, although the specific research focus and requirements should be confirmed with the institution.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people seeking to undertake advanced, independent academic or research-focused work in literature, philosophy or related areas of general social science. It should not be treated as an admission recommendation, since entry requirements and institutional selection criteria may vary.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for advanced research, scholarly writing, academic and knowledge-production work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no related careers have been mapped in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced scholarly inquiry
  • Independent research
  • Critical analysis
  • Academic writing

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY
SAQA ID
113326
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
Rand Afrikaans University
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
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 with SAQA, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 25 July 2019.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and appropriately accredited for the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider to confirm the research, assessment and any supervision or workplace-related requirements before enrolling.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the published qualification details remain current.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.