DOCTOR OF LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY IN MUSICOLOGY
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
A research-focused doctoral qualification centred on the scholarly study of musicology. It is intended to represent advanced academic engagement with music, its history, theory, cultural contexts and related research questions, although the specific structure and content should be confirmed with the relevant institution.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing advanced academic research and scholarly work in musicology may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the institution offering or administering the qualification.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support preparation for research, academic, teaching, writing, cultural and music-related scholarly work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced research in musicology
- Critical analysis of music-related scholarly questions
- Academic writing and communication
- Independent scholarly inquiry
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- DOCTOR OF LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY IN MUSICOLOGY
- SAQA ID
- 114260
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Music
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration information indicates an end date of 25 July 2019 and current status should be confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the admission requirements directly with the institution.
- Ask for the current qualification structure, research expectations, supervision arrangements and assessment requirements.
- Confirm any requirements relating to research proposals, a thesis or dissertation, examinations, presentations or other forms of assessment before enrolling.