Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: Journalism
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
A doctoral-level qualification focused on journalism within Communication Studies. It represents advanced scholarly engagement with journalism and is recorded at NQF Level 10 with 360 credits. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its present availability and status should be verified before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced scholarly research, academic work or high-level intellectual engagement in journalism and communication studies might consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s current requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support advanced research, academic or journalism-related scholarly work. Its relevance to a particular career depends on the role, employer and any additional requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the supplied evidence.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Independent scholarly research
- Advanced critical analysis
- Academic and professional writing
- High-level engagement with journalism and communication studies
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: Journalism
- SAQA ID
- 4093
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment or achievement is possible, especially because 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 qualification is legitimately available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether your prior qualifications and experience meet them.
- Ask for the current assessment, research, supervision and submission requirements, where applicable.
- Confirm the qualification’s current credits, level, delivery arrangements, fees and completion conditions directly with the provider.
- Check whether any employer, professional body or further-study destination has additional requirements beyond the qualification.