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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION

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SAQA ID113164
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is an NQF Level 10 doctoral qualification in the Higher Education and Training subfield. It represents advanced academic study and research in education and carries 360 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced scholarly engagement with education, including those interested in doctoral-level research or academic work in the education field. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced academic and education-research pathways by providing doctoral-level preparation in education. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced research in education
  • Critical academic inquiry
  • Independent scholarly work
  • Specialist knowledge in education

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
SAQA ID
113164
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
5
Subfield
Higher Education and Training
Originator
Committee of Technikon Principals
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 25 July 2019 and its current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific programme are appropriately accredited or authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements directly.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment process and whether any research, supervision or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, NQF level and 360-credit structure match the programme being offered.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.