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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17380  Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Mathematical Sciences 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
1. To endow students with advanced mathematical concepts for applications and further studies.
2. To provide strong basis for original and independent high-level research work in mathematics, applied mathematics and related fields.
3. To enable students to undertake research in mathematics and applicable mathematics aimed at solving problems relevant to the needs of the community.
4. To provide the necessary specialised mathematical skills for researching, formulating, resolving and articulating mathematical problems obtaining in real life situations.
5. To provide solid chance for one to acquire mathematical skills and understanding necessary for independent original research work.
6. To endow students with the ability to write and present mathematical research papers.
7. To provide training for career mathematics and applied mathematicians needed in academia and research institutions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
M.Sc. (Mathematics / Applied Mathematics) OR

Equivalent 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The graduate should:

* Have the ability to do research, resolve and articulate mathematical problems and application possibilities of mathematics.
* Have problem-solving skills for solving mathematical problems.
* Have insight and desire for advanced study in mathematical areas of research interest.
* Have ability to engage in active research in (abstract) mathematics and applicable Mathematics.
* Have ability to engage in intellectual and gainful economic activities.
* Have the capacity to provide leadership in mathematics teaching and research to students and peer mathematicians.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

* Skills gained will be useful for resolving problems arising in mathematical sciences, physical, chemical and social sciences and other related subjects. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
This will consist of seminars, oral, tests and examinations and thesis. Where limited remedial work is involved, written test and / or examinations will be assessed.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Written examinations
2. Oral examinations

Written tests, seminars and examination of thesis. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):

Ph.D (Mathematical Physics) 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
State measures to ensure that assessment is fair, reliable and valid:

The thesis to be moderated by:
* The supervisor who has guided the research.
* One internal independent academic (where possible), in the same area of research interest, who has not guided the research.
* One external assessor
* OR as in the university regulations on higher degrees. 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Internal Assessors: Ph.D. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics.
External Assessors: Ph.D. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics.

* Internal assessors must be at least of senior lecturer level, with evident teaching and active research experience in the relevant subject area.
* External assessors must be at least of senior lecturer level (or better), and a wide experience in university teaching and active research in the relevant subject area.

Both internal and external assessors must show evidence of active research work in mathematical sciences (i.e. in mathematics/applied mathematics).
In the case of external assessor, experience as external examiner will be an added advantage. 

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 Venda 


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