Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights Protection
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About this qualification
The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights Protection is an advanced HEQSF doctoral qualification at NQF level 10, carrying 360 credits. It is focused on developing specialised knowledge and research capability in the protection of human rights within the Justice in Society field.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic research and scholarship concerning human rights protection, justice and society might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced research, academic, policy or other human-rights-related work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no approved related-career mappings are supplied for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced independent research
- Critical analysis of human-rights and justice-related issues
- Academic and research writing
- Evidence-based argumentation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights Protection
- SAQA ID
- 96669
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 8
- Subfield
- Justice in Society
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and indicates that verification is required.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format, research or workplace-related requirements, supervision arrangements and expected study commitments.
- Confirm that the qualification remains open for new enrolment and that the qualification title, SAQA ID 96669 and NQF level are accurately represented in the provider’s current information.