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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
112119	Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
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

Purpose:
To prepare learners for the general practice of professional clinical psychology including education and training regarding the broader social and systemic factors that contribute to human dysfunction such as poverty, oppression, and marginalisation. The qualification will help learners develop evaluation techniques and assessment, psychological foundations, remediation and intervention procedures and programme evaluation and research.

Rationale:
A Doctorate-level Degree in psychology is required to work in many areas, including as a licensed clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist. A Doctorate Degree is also often required in fields such as school psychology or health psychology.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements, RPL may be used to grant access to the qualification.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Master of Psychology, Level 9.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 10 worth 360 Credits each. The learner must choose one.
Elective Modules, 360 Credits (Choose/Select one):

Five Related Publishable Articles: Psychology, 360 Credits.

Thesis: Psychology, 360 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Synthesise and evaluate information autonomously.
2. Make sound evaluations based on independently generated criteria.
3. Communicate fully and professionally with other colleagues in relevant fields and subfields in Psychology.
4. Examine Psychology problems and providing appropriate solutions.
5. Publish research results in accredited journals.
6. Apply new knowledge and findings in the field of Psychology.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome:

Conduct independent and original research in the field of Psychology.

Produce a thesis that places the research within the broader context of the field, and which withstands international intellectual scrutiny.

Contribute to original knowledge in the field.

Undertake research on an advanced level in Psychology.

Select appropriate tools and research methods relevant to the field of Psychology.

Publish research results in accredited journals.

Integrated Assessment:

Learners must submit a doctoral thesis or five related publishable articles in psychology containing the report of their research. The dissertation has to meet all the standards and requirements of a doctoral dissertation - which include proof of a successful integration of all the elements required to substantiate the central thesis and contribution(s) of the research to the field of psychology. Complexities, reasoning skills and integration of knowledge and skills are developed through a range of face-to-face and/or online supervision and feedback strategies. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
ii) A dissertation and oral examinations are used.
iii) The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF Level 10.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification is comparable with similar qualifications offered in various higher education institutions internationally.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for Postdoctoral study.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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