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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Education

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
110796	Doctor of Education
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Higher Education and Training
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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72323	Doctor of Education	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete
88877	Doctor of Education	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Persons achieving this qualification are competent in applying advanced research skills to solve a problem within an educational related field and to make an original contribution to the existing body of knowledge.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners who do not met the minimum entry requirements may be granted admission on the basis of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the policy of the institution.

Entry Requirements:
A Master of Education, Level 9.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification consists of a research project at Level 10 worth 360 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Do research independently and produce an original contribution to the body of knowledge in an educational related field.
2. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and values in researching a related field in education at an original level.
3. Compile and present research findings, original conclusions and proposals in a properly set out thesis.
4. Disseminate the findings.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Identify a problem area.
1.2 Identify problems within the problem area.
1.3 Search the literature.
1.4 Formulate the research problem/research question and sub problems.
1.5 State the hypothesis/possible answer to question.
1.6 Define concepts.
1.7 Select a research strategy and research methodology (ies).
1.8 Decide on relevant data collection and analysis techniques.
1.9 Implement the data collection technique to collect data.
1.10 Analyse data and present results.
1.11 Interpret findings.
1.12 Draw conclusions and suggest recommendations.
1.13 Contribute to the body of knowledge and skills in a related field of education
1.14 Describe extent of study clearly.
1.15 Outlines a methodology appropriate to the study.
1.16 Provide evidence of extensive range of reading, including a review of the relevant literature.
1.17 State explicitly the links between the review and area of study, analyses objectively and critically supporting and/or opposing evidence, and draws together the different points emerging from the literary study.
1.18 Discuss points in depth and develops a clear line of argument to provide own interpretations which are put in the context of other interpretations.
1.19 Show awareness of understanding of assumptions underlying own interpretation.
1.20 Solutions/conclusions relate to the questions posed in the introduction, and are well founded on the evidence resultant from the research.
1.21 Organise the thesis in a logical structure.
1.22 Adhere to the institutions technical requirements for a thesis.
1.23 Write an article on the research for submission for publication in an accredited educational journal.
1.24 Deliver papers and lectures based on the research.

Integrated Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
Continuous learning progress assessment.

Summative Assessment:
A thesis externally examined and moderated.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulates with Postdoctoral studies.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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