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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Technology: Journalism 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1295  Doctor of Technology: Journalism 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Communication Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72347  Doctor of Technology: Journalism  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To enable the learner to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge and practice within the field of journalism demonstrating exceptional knowledge ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical knowledge and competency. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF level 8 (Master of Technology: Journalism) or equivalent
Recognition of prior learning
Prior learning to demonstrate competence to handle academic material through to Masters level 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Research a specialised area in the field of journalism or media.

2. Research, apply and develop methods, techniques and knowledge to identify, address and resolve an issue related to the discipline of journalism.

Specified outcomes:

1. Write a reasoned and appropriate research proposal F
30 credits
(NQF 8)
  • Gather information pertinent to the research area and justified as to relevance F
    50 credits
    (NQF 8)
  • Analyse and evaluate information
    F - 50 credits
    (NQF 8)

    2. Generate original research and analytical methods F
    35 credits
    (NQF 8)
  • Perform and manage the research F
    45 credits
    (NQF 8)
  • Facilitate the transfer of knowledge in academic institutions F
    30 credits
    (NQF 8) 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.The research and its implications are sufficiently understood
    The proposal is feasible
    Justification is given for the proposal
    The research proposal is relevant and applicable
    The proposed research involves the development of original and innovative theory and practice
    The proposal is independently formulated

    2.Appropriate and wide range of critical sources is located
    Information is analysed and choices are made
    Information is synthesised into a coherent whole
    Information is gathered independently from supervision

    3.Information is appropriately categorised
    Information is translated into appropriate forms
    Information is evaluated and informed and innovative recommendations concerning the research, are put forward

    4.Methods are at an appropriately high level of complexity
    Methods are original and innovative refinements of existing methods
    All major research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method
    The merits of the chosen method are defended

    5.The design is translated into practice
    Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded
    The design and performance are evaluated and suggestions put forward for improvements
    The research process is successfully managed
    The research process is carried out independently from the supervisor

    6.The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for level 8
    Learning by peers is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in-house seminars
    Research at lower levels is supervised
    Critically evaluated research is synthesised into valid commentary and analysis for publication or presentation according to national and institutional guidelines for level 8

    Integrated assessment

    Formative assessment
    Research thesis
    Presentation of methodology, analysis and research findings to external panel assessment
    Peer evaluation by means of publication in an accredited journal, presentations and seminars
    Supervision at lower levels 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Post Doctoral studies 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderator according to SERTEC regulations 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    NQF level 8 or equivalent
    SERTEC 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
    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 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.