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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in the Built Environment 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102022  Doctor of Philosophy in the Built Environment 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Civil Engineering Construction 
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
72112  Doctor of Technology: Surveying  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A significant contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology together with a high level of overall knowledge in that specialised area, from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical and applied knowledge. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be granted through RPL to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements in accordance with the RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Master of Technology (M Tech) in Surveying.
    Or
  • A relevant Level 9 qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Research and thesis. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.

    Specified Outcome:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.

    2. Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.
    2.1. Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process.
    2.2. Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen fields.
  • Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • The use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/casual analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research.
  • The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
  • The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
  • Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
  • Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include a range of media.
  • Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the dissertation.
  • The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative date.
  • The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
  • Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating clearly the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Research thesis. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification is in line with the format used for Doctorates internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Post-doctoral studies. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


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