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Doctor of Philosophy in Law

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SAQA ID103714
NQF LevelNew Level Assignment Pend.
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Philosophy in Law is an advanced doctoral qualification focused on producing a substantial, original contribution to legal scholarship through high-level research. It is associated with the Justice in Society subfield and carries 360 credits on the HEQSF.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking to pursue advanced, independent research in law and develop expertise suitable for scholarly, research-oriented or other advanced legal contexts. The supplied evidence does not establish admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support progression towards research-intensive academic, scholarly, policy or legal careers where advanced legal research is relevant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced legal research
  • Critical legal analysis
  • Independent scholarly inquiry
  • Academic and research writing

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Philosophy in Law
SAQA ID
103714
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
New Level Assignment Pend.
Minimum credits
360
Field
8
Subfield
Justice in Society
Originator
University of South Africa
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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.

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  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
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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.