DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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About this qualification
This is a Level 10 doctoral qualification in Engineering and Engineering Technology within the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It carries 360 credits and is intended for advanced study in an engineering and technology context.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking the highest level of academic qualification in engineering and engineering technology, particularly those interested in advanced technical inquiry or contributing to engineering-related knowledge, may consider it. Suitability should be confirmed against the institution’s current requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced engineering, engineering-technology, research or academic pathways, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced engineering and technology analysis
- Research-oriented problem-solving
- High-level technical inquiry
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
- SAQA ID
- 113167
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 25 July 2019 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification information matches the provider’s current official offering.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask for the current qualification structure, research or assessment expectations, and any applicable supervision or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or other career-specific requirements would apply separately to your intended pathway.