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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105732  Doctor of Philosophy in Education 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
1. To enable learners to pursue specialised areas of their choice, in the field of law and to obtain specialised knowledge in such field at a Postgraduate level.
2. To provide South Africa and the legal profession with:
  • Competent specialists in a particular field of law.
  • Academic lawyers/scholars/researchers of quality. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    It is implemented in line with the University of Fort Hare's RPL policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Master of Education. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 10 totalling 360 Credits.
  • Doctor of Philosophy research (EDUE 900), Level 10, 360 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Display a detailed expert knowledge and understanding of the South African Law, as well as a basic comparative knowledge of other legal systems in the selected field of research.
  • Demonstrate the capacity/ability to design conduct and write up research that is original, relevant and contribute to the knowledge and insight into the field of study and can respectively stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and practical application in the social context.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific procedures and an ability to cope with research techniques.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the literature related to the research problem.
  • Demonstrate the ability to write a dissertation that is linguistically acceptable.
  • Organise and manage activities responsibly and effectively. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. In depth evaluation of learner's knowledge and understanding of the relevant principles, doctrines theories and conflicting opinions in relation thereto.

    2. Write research proposals and indicate if the learners are able to identify a problem or problems in the application of a legal principle or principles, formulate research problems and subsets of problems and suggest possible solutions to the problem.
  • Formulate hypotheses.
  • Know, select and utilise research instruments and research methods relevant to legal research and investigation into legal problems.
  • Where applicable, select and use appropriate data analysis methods and conduct field work.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, analysis and interpret findings of an investigation and formulate findings.
  • Create a new model, theory or new principles that can be applied to solve the problem that is investigated.

    3. Identify and analyse different scientific procedures in terms of the problems being researched.

    4. Critically read, interpret and analyse literature from different sources.
  • Search for additional literature and materials relevant to the identified research problem.
  • Compare the writings of different authors on the same topic or related topics and identify aspects on which they agree and on which they hold different opinions.
  • Systematise and synthesise reading material on the topic being researched.
  • Draw conclusions from different readings and indicate anomalies.
  • Create a theoretical framework by the literature review.
  • Compile a complete bibliography.

    5. Write a thesis that shows that a learner can express him/herself clearly.
  • Write a thesis that is linguistically correct, acceptable and of a high standard.
  • Write a dissertation that is technically well presented and has an acceptable lay out.
  • Should meet deadlines for submission of writings.

    Integrated Assessment:
    An integrated assessment will be applied at the exit level to assess:
  • Process.
  • Substance/knowledge.
  • Skills.
  • Values.
    Any one or combination of more than one of the following will be used to achieve an integrated assessment.

    Formative Assessment:
  • Written/oral/examination.
  • Self-assessment.
  • Peer review.
  • Thesis.

    Summative Assessment:
  • Thesis. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The programme has been benchmarked nationally with other institutions of higher learning that offer similar qualifications. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulation is with other relevant post-doctoral or doctoral studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.