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Doctor of Social Work

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SAQA ID109541
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Social Work is a doctoral-level qualification in the HEQSF, positioned at NQF Level 10 and carrying 360 credits. It is associated with the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. The available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, while its current registration status requires verification before enrolment decisions are made.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic, research or professional development in social work and related promotive health and developmental services may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support advanced social work scholarship, research and development-oriented work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced social work scholarship
  • Research and critical inquiry
  • Analysis of promotive health and developmental issues
  • High-level academic communication

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Social Work
SAQA ID
109541
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited by the relevant authorities.
  • Ask the provider for the current admission requirements.
  • Confirm the assessment requirements and whether any research, practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Request current information about the qualification structure, delivery format and completion expectations.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.