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

Doctor of Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19172  Doctor of Education 
ORIGINATOR
University of North West 
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 05 - Education, Training and Development  Higher Education and Training 
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 "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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
72765  Doctor of Education  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
  • To provide high-level leaders in the broad field of education who will possess expert and growing knowledge of some aspects of education.
  • To accredit learners who contribute to knowledge of education by accomplishing advanced and independent inquiry.
  • To foster the generation and contribution of well-grounded knowledge about education. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Masters qualification in Education with proven research experience.
  • Masters in other learning areas provided the applicant has at least an honours qualification in education, and has carried out research at the masters level. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the wider subject of education in relation to specialized bodies of theoretical and applied knowledge relevant to an area of study or practice in education.
    2. Demonstrate an ability to engage in the practices of systematic and disciplined thinking.
    3. Demonstrate competence in the practices of educational research to satisfy current international standards.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to provide contextualised academic leadership in a range of institutional contexts. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1 Be familiar with main strands of theoretical and policy debate in the area of study.
    1.2 Show in-depth knowledge of the conceptual theories that constitute the field in which learners chosen topic is situated.
    1.3 Have a theoretically sophisticated mastery of the literature in the specific area of professional or academic study.
    1.4 Be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills effectively in diverse educational contexts.

    2.1 Show full commitment to the ideas of disciplined study.
    2.2 Be able to deal with complexity, ambiguity, lacunae and lack of coherence in the knowledge base of education.
    2.3 Provide independent critical analysis of data and theories in the field of education.
    2.4 Be able to generate a variety of alternative solutions to educational problems and demonstrate some intellectual independence and analytical skills in developing systematic arguments.
    2.5 Show ability to justify claims and conclusions with appropriate evidence and argument.
    2.6 Be able to generate systematic and rigorous theorising in the field of educational theory, policy and practice.

    3.1 Be able to access and use a wide range of appropriate sources to acquire information.
    3.2 Demonstrate a capacity for sustained research with results that encroach upon the frontiers of present knowledge.
    3.3 Produced a well-ordered thesis in which:
    3.3.1 The central argument and its relations with current and earlier strands of thinking are clearly set out.
    3.3.2 The research strategy is specified.
    3.3.3 The original research findings are appropriately presented and evaluated.
    3.3.4 The implications for knowledge in and thinking about the broader area of inquiry are formally assessed.
    3.4 Show a capacity to acquire and assess further knowledge in the field of education and to identify
    3.5 Suitable topics for further investigation.

    4.1 Be able to advise and supervise others efficiently in their educational research.
    4.2 Be able to interpret educational principles and concepts with relevance in a variety of institutional contexts.
    4.3 Be able to contribute, at a sophisticated level, to debate in a relevant area of education and interact effectively within an academic or professional community.
    4.4 Be able to provide collaborative leadership in relation to an area of educational study or practice.
    4.5 Be able to work with others in identifying problems and finding and assessing ways of improving educational practice.
    4.6 Be able to stimulate and encourage others to become engaged in disciplined thinking about education towards the development of education.


    Integrated assessment:
  • Written thesis. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Exit level outcomes of this qualification articulate with PHD qualifications in the Human and Social Sciences. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Panel of independent assessors each of whom would be an expert in their specialisations for which they are appointed. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    HEQC provides ETQAs. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    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.