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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

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SAQA ID113973
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a doctoral-level qualification focused on advanced scholarly research in Library and Information Science. At NQF Level 10, it is positioned within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and the Information Studies subfield, with 360 credits. The supplied record indicates that its registration ended on 25 July 2019, while its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification might be considered by people seeking to undertake advanced research and scholarship in Library and Information Science or related areas of Information Studies. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for research, academic, policy, specialist information or leadership-oriented work related to Library and Information Science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped in the supplied evidence.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced research in Library and Information Science
  • Scholarly analysis in Information Studies
  • Independent academic inquiry
  • Development of expertise in a specialised information-related area

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
SAQA ID
113973
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
4
Subfield
Information Studies
Originator
University of Pretoria
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, since the supplied record shows a registration end date of 25 July 2019 and indicates that current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised and appropriately accredited for the qualification.
  • Check the institution’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Confirm the assessment, research, supervision and submission requirements that apply to the doctoral qualification.
  • Ask whether new enrolment is available and whether any institutional or qualification-specific dates apply.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.