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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Laws

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17440	Doctor of Laws
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 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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

Make a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in respect of the law in the selected field of study

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

LLM Equivalent 4-year degree that includes law courses Recognition of prior learning: Work/Experiential learning

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate the capacity for further autonomous research and study at an advanced level Identify, engage and deal with the complex legal issues and lacunae and/or contradictions in the law pertaining to the law in the selected field of study Demonstrate ability to autonomously integrate information gathered from both research and the work of others in the creation of responses that expand and/or redefine existing knowledge in the law pertaining to the selected field of study Experience and conduct full academic and professional communication with others in the field of study Make original and significant contribution to law in the selected field of study Critical cross-field outcomes: Critical thinking and analytical appreciation of the inter-related but varied responses to the problems of public, globally. Ability to compare and contrast public instruments, practices and procedures with a view to formulate an electric perception of public jurisprudence relevant to South Africa. Acquisition of sophisticated research ability necessary for productive participation in international public debates. Problem solving and the ability to relate public issues to the problem of societal development

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

In-depth evaluation of learners' knowledge and understanding the relevant principles, doctrines, theories and conflicting options in relation thereto Write research proposals and indicate that learners are able to identify a problem or problems in the application of a legal principle/s; and Formulate research problems and subsets of problems Formulate hypothesis Know, select and utilise research methods relevant to legal research and investigation into legal problems Where applicable, select and use appropriate data analysis methods and conduct fieldwork Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, analyse, formulate and interpret findings of an investigation Create a new model, theory or principle that can be applied to solve the problem that is investigated Identify and analyse different scientific procedures in terms of the problems being reached Critically read, interpret and analyse literature from different sources Search for additional literature and materials relevant to the identified research problems Compare the writings of different authors on the same topic or related topics and identify aspects on which they hold different opinions Systemise and synthesise reading material on the topic being researched Draw conclusions from different readings and indicate anomalies Create a theoretical framework by the literature review Compile a complete bibliography Write a dissertation that shows that a learner can express him/herself clearly Write a thesis that is linguistically correct, acceptable and of a high standard Write a thesis that is technically well presented and has an acceptable lay out Should meet deadlines for submission of writings Integrated assessment: A range of continuous formative methods including: prescribed practicals, tutorials, tests and written examinations. Seminars and projects work, singly and in groups, will also be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved Simulations Written examinations Presentation in seminars

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification provides credits for the related qualifications PhD in Constitutional Law PhD in Public International Law PhD in Environmental Law and Science

MODERATION OPTIONS

External assessors would discuss comments with the head of Department to ensure that the programme retains an acceptable standard External assessors must be active and have practical experience in main infrastructure operation and maintenance during the period of assessment

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required: Internal assessors: Law or related field External assessors: Law or related field Career experience required: Internal assessor must be at least at lecturer level in the relevant field External assessor must be at Senior Lecturer level in the legal field Other criteria: External assessor must show evidence of experience in legal infrastructure

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:

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.

1.	University of Venda

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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.