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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Philosophy: Comparative Education

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15554	Doctor of Philosophy: Comparative Education
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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 05 - Education, Training and Development		Schooling
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	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 "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

The purpose of the qualification is for students to demonstrate competence in designing and executing a scientifically sound and original comparative international research project and make a contribution to the existing body knowledge.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree
Honours degree
Master's degree
Other:
M Ed

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Ph D specialising in Comparative Education

Learning outcomes:
1. Demonstration of an ability to plan and execute an original research project, including a display of appropriate research techniques
2. Demonstration of an ability to document a research problem within the ongoing discourse (conceptual frameworks) of the research community.
3. Demonstrate the ability to make valid conclusions and recommendations.
4.To creatively contribute to the understanding and knowledge of comparative research with regard to education policy.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Identify, analyse and propose solutions to education policy related problems.
2. Organising and managing oneself and one's actions related to scientific research, problem solving and investigation with regard to the topic being investigated.
3. The most important objective is to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information gathered during the investigation.
4. The report should reflect the skill to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or conceptually relevant language skills.
5. Demonstrating and understanding of the education policy as a set of related social systems and recognising the relatedness of problem solving.
6. Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities regarding the role of education policy within particular social, political and economic contexts.
7. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive when researching education policy issues across social and cultural contexts.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Proof of applying accountable research methods

Proof of sound scientific language proficiency in reporting research findings

Use of appropriate literature to scientifically support or reject arguments

Ability to analyse text and data and to come to relevant conclusions

Correct use of reference techniques

Ability to communicate scientifically through the use of diagrams, tables, sketches and equations

Ability to infer from logical arguments and to support recommendations and theoretical implications

Make a scientific contribution to the field of study where applicable

Integrated assessment:
Oral examinations
Other:
A research report (dissertation) under supervision on a theme or topic appropriate to the field of study and approved by the Faculty Board has to be submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree Philosophiae in Education
An oral examination by a examination commission
One external examiner form an overseas tertiary institution to be appointed

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Ph D Comparative Pedagogics

Ph D Comparative Pedagogics serves as an entry point to the related qualification

Ph D Comparative Pedagogics provides credits for the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

According to university regulations an examination commission of two external and one internal examiner is appointed

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Ph D or D Ed in Comparative Education, Education Policy Studies or related field

Career experience required:
Demonstrated research proficiency in the field.

Other criteria:
Acknowledged researcher competent to assess the proposed field of research

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria