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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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SAQA ID113981
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a doctoral-level qualification in research methodology within the General Social Science field. At NQF Level 10 and carrying 360 credits, it is intended to represent advanced scholarly engagement with how research is designed, conducted and evaluated.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or research-focused development in social science, particularly those interested in research methodology. Suitability depends on the institution’s published admission and assessment requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support progression towards research, academic, policy, evaluation or analytical work where advanced methodological expertise is relevant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced research-methodology capability
  • Research design and methodological reasoning
  • Critical evaluation of research approaches

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
SAQA ID
113981
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
7
Subfield
General Social Science
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.

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