Doctor of Philosophy: Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Philosophy: Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences is an advanced qualification in the Consumer Services subfield, focused broadly on scholarly work relating to families, ecology and consumer sciences. It is recorded at NQF level 8 with 240 credits and is associated with the University of Venda. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018, so its current status should be verified before any enrolment decision.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in advanced academic or research-focused work involving family ecology and consumer sciences. It is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further scholarly or research-oriented work related to family ecology, consumer sciences or the broader Consumer Services field. No specific approved related careers are supplied, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced research and scholarly inquiry
- Critical analysis of issues related to family ecology and consumer sciences
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Philosophy: Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences
- SAQA ID
- 17458
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Consumer Services
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the supplied record shows registration ending on 31 December 2018 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether applications or new enrolment are available.
- Ask the provider to confirm the qualification structure, research or assessment expectations, supervision arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 17458, NQF level, credit value and awarding institution directly with the provider before proceeding.