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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

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SAQA ID114530
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a doctoral-level qualification at NQF Level 10 in the General Social Science subfield, carrying 360 credits under the HEQSF. It is associated with the University of the North. The available record includes a registration-end snapshot dated 25 July 2019, so its current status should be confirmed before any enrolment decision.

Who might consider this qualification?

People seeking an advanced qualification related to general social science and who are interested in undertaking doctoral-level academic or research work may consider it. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

A doctoral qualification in general social science may support progression towards research, academic, policy, analytical or other knowledge-intensive work related to the social sciences. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced research capability
  • Critical and analytical thinking
  • Scholarly communication
  • Independent academic inquiry

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
SAQA ID
114530
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
University of the North
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.

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