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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Philosophy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
2475	Doctor of Philosophy
ORIGINATOR
University of Natal
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 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	364	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
74120	Doctor of Philosophy	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	364	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To produce scholars who can define a research question and undertake independent research; can select and use appropriate methods of research; have mastered the relevant literature in their field; have made a substantial and original contribution to knowledge in their field, the substance of which is worthy of publication in a scholarly journal or book.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Completion of the exit level outcomes for a masters qualification in an appropriate field of study, at a standard acceptable to the Faculty. In cases where relevant experience or other prior learning is deemed to compensate for lack of formal qualifications, a candidate may be admitted by permission of Senate.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The achievement of this qualification means that the learner can:

Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and high levels of theoretical understanding in a complex and specialised area / across specialised or applied areas.

Question existing knowledge boundaries and practices and create responses to problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.

Apply knowledge and theory to unfamiliar, unpredictable contexts.

Deal with complexity, lacunae and contradictions in the knowledge base.

Show mastery of the literature in a field.

Demonstrate intellectual independence; apply sophisticated knowledge and research methodologies for the solution of complex, unfamiliar problems.

Autonomously synthesize and evaluate information and make sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria.

Operate successfully in unfamiliar situations and confidently select tools for the job.

Deign and manage abstract systems models.

Demonstrate research leadership within a field or across disciplines.

Accurately assess, with justification, own and others work.

Demonstrate high levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability.

Practice within academic, professional and/or self-defined ethics.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The attainment of the qualification is demonstrated by means of the independent production of a thesis, or significant body of published work, that places research within the broader context of the field, withstands international expert intellectual scrutiny and contributes to original knowledge in the field. The candidate will also demonstrate full professional communication with others in the field and appropriate professional and ethical behaviour.

Integrated assessment:

Assessment takes place through the thesis, in which the learner is expected to show competency in all outcomes and specifically to present integrated research findings that are interpreted and linked to the existing literature across the entire area of the investigation.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification permits candidates to proceed to senior and professional doctorates.

MODERATION OPTIONS

At least one external examiner from outside South Africa is selected (see Assessor Criteria).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

All assessors are disciplinary experts in the field of study and have at least a PhD degree. At least one national and one international examiner are appointed. Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staffs are competent to act as the internal examiners of the thesis. External examiners are chosen from research-oriented Universities or from recognised research bodies in South Africa and overseas, who have the respect of their peers as experts in the particular field of study.i.e. leading to qualifications are externally examined.

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.

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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.

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