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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97032  Doctor of Philosophy in Economics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics provides learners with academic research in the field of Economics and to promote individual and institutional capacity building. The qualification enables learners to:
  • Conceptualise and implement research initiatives and formulation in the specialised field.
  • Apply methods and research techniques to specialised knowledge and theory under study.
  • Produce independent research output for examination, scholarly debates and publications.

    Rationale:
    It provides Doctoral-level study for learners who have specialised in one of three different streams at the Masters level, namely:
  • General Economics,
  • Transport Economics,
  • Financial Markets It will advance their pursuit of knowledge. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    This qualification allows for Recognition of Prior Learning for a leaner to attain entry/access to this qualification and to gain exemptions from some qualification requirements. Where an entry criterion applies, a prospective learner may use prior learning experience in the field of public health to gain entry to the qualification. Submission of a portfolio of evidence as proof of practical experience from an appropriate setting will enable the learner admission to the qualification. Access to the qualification through recognition of prior learning is possible if the learner produces evidence of having achieved the appropriate outcomes level of knowledge, skill, and competence. Access to the qualification is achievable if the learner can provide formal proof of credits earned towards the outcomes from an accredited service provider.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Masters of Philosophy in Economics or in a relevant field or discipline, NQF Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 10 totalling 360 Credits.
  • Thesis, 360 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Approach problems in a scientific manner.
    2. Present original research findings/results and recommendations in a thesis that meets the theoretical and technical requirement of a scientific investigation.
    3. Demonstrate sensitivity for and ability to assimilate cultural and ethical issues.
    4. Express knowledgeable, well-versed opinions on topical issues forming part of the current debate on practical problems in the specific field of specialisation.
    5. Apply computer proficiency in problem-solving, research methodology and the presentation of the findings of an independent scientific research survey. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome:

    Integrated Assessment:
    The only assessment is the examination of the thesis submitted by the learner. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    It is comparable to doctoral offerings elsewhere such as the United Kingdom, where the qualification involves research proposal writing, presentation and submission of research work to internal and external assessors. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Doctor of Commerce in Business Management, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    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.
     
    1. University of Fort Hare 


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