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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Journalism

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
114918	Doctor of Journalism
ORIGINATOR
Rhodes University
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 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
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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:
The purpose of the PhD in Journalism is to train highly qualified scholars to contribute to the national and international advancement of education and knowledge through original research of a very high standard.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL):
Candidates are granted credit for equivalent prior learning and experience as determined by the University rules governing the Recognition of Prior Learning and experience.

Entry Requirements:
The entry requirements for this qualification are:

Master of Journalism, NQF Level 9.
Or

Cognate Master's Degree, NQF Level 9.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification consists of compulsory module totalling 360 Credits at NQF Level 10.

Thesis, 360 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply specialist knowledge to identify and solve problems and answer questions in an innovative and original manner, and thus contribute to the advancement of science or knowledge in a particular discipline.
2. Develop excellent communication skills.
3. Understanding of the nature of scientific and scholarly endeavour and of the need for life-long learning.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the information, concepts and principles applicable to the chosen field of research;

Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the general field within which the specialised field of research is situated;

Identify, define and provide solutions to research problems at an advanced level;

Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information needed to provide solutions to the identified research problems;

Accurately access and critically evaluate literature related to the field of study;

Organise and manage themselves and their time effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Communicate the results of independent research in both the written and spoken word;

Use technology where appropriate to facilitate communication;

Understand the need to communicate to both the specialist and a general audience;

Appreciate the need to publish the results from research.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Be aware that advances are made in scholarly research through the acquisition and application of new knowledge to address unanswered questions;

Possess a well-developed knowledge framework against which new information can be assimilated;

Be able to access new information from libraries and other appropriate sources;

To understand that since knowledge is constantly evolving there is a need for life-long learning.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
Formative assessment on oral reports and written material submitted during the course of the research is provided by the supervisor. Summative assessment is on a written thesis.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The qualification is comparable to international qualifications.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal Articulation:
Cognate Doctor in a related field, NQF Level 10.

Vertical Articulation:
This is the highest qualification registered on the NQF.

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:

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1.	Rhodes University