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Doctor of Philosophy

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SAQA ID116337
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a Doctor of Philosophy qualification at NQF level 10 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It carries 360 credits and is located in the General Social Science subfield. The available information does not describe its detailed academic focus or learning content.

Who might consider this qualification?

People considering the highest level of postgraduate academic study in a general social science context may wish to explore this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s current offering and its published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

A doctoral qualification of this type may support advanced academic, scholarly or social science research pathways. No approved related careers are supplied, and the qualification should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced scholarly inquiry
  • Critical analysis

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Philosophy
SAQA ID
116337
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
Originator
University of Cape Town
Registration end in source dataset
2021-06-30
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, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2021 and requires verification.
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  • Ask the provider for the approved qualification purpose, research expectations, assessment arrangements and any dissertation or workplace-related requirements.
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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.