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

Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73871  Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  People/Human-Centred Development 
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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
16329  Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: Development Studies  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with advanced and professional skills of social science analysis of development principles, theories, research methods and findings, and applying these in the social context. This should culminate in an original contribution to the field of Development Studies. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
All potential learners who are not in possession of a MA Degree need to provide proof of an equivalent qualification. Those who claim that they have achieved relevant prior learning which should give them access to the qualification need to apply to the Accreditation Committee of the Faculty of Arts for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Potential learners who want to be credited for prior learning and or experience for a particular module or modules, need to apply in writing to the departmental chairperson of the department offering the module or modules the learner wishes to be credited for, clearly stating the title(s) of the module or modules they want to be credited for as well as the basis on which they believe the accreditation should be granted.

The principles of RPL are subscribed to and will be implemented in a flexible manner. The principle of flexible and open access will, however, be offset against the provision that this is not to be the detriment of the potential learner and that his/her chances to succeed must be reasonable.

The Committee will assess learner's competencies in order to determine whether they are eligible for a) access to b), advanced placement in, or c) recognition of status for this qualification

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Master of Administration in Development Studies, NQF Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learner should be able to:
    1. Make original contribution to the field of development studies;
    2. Demonstrate the ability to do in-depth research relevant to development;
    3. Use advanced terms, concepts, definitions, classifications and theories inherent to the development field and reflect on the application of these;
    4. Identify problems in the development field and suggests workable and appropriate responses to these through creative and critical thinking;
    5. Work effectively with other scientists and role-players in a team aimed at exploring, analysing and interpreting phenomena through the general social sciences about the development field in particular;
    6. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the role of science and technology in development;
    7. Competently handle methods, techniques and methodological approaches (including entrepreneurship where relevant) to reach development objectives;
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of the potential role of the development facilitator in the process of improving the quality of life of people;
    9. Demonstrate self-reliance, honesty, responsibility, hard work and sensitivity to differences in the execution of his or her tasks;
    10. Utilise multiple learning strategies in the acquisition of knowledge of development;
    11. Acquire employment seeking skills for entry into the different area of the development field; and
    12. Communicate effectively in oral and written form. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The learner can: / Does the learner:
    1. Propose, plan, execute and complete a comprehensive research project independently
    2. Produce a thesis on a selected topic in development studies.
    3. Demonstrate the meaning of terms, concepts, definitions, classifications and theories inherent to the development field, and show their strengths and weaknesses.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to identify problems in the development field through the analysis of development issues and structure solutions to development problems around these analyses.
    5. Demonstrate effective teamship, problem analysis and reflection in situations of teamwork.
    6. Understand the relevance of the philosophy of science and technology as manifested in development.
    7. Demonstrate the use and application of methods, techniques and methodological approaches in a development situation.
    8. Demonstrate competence in facilitating and/or evaluating the implementation of development interventions.
    9. Demonstrate self-reliance, honesty, responsibility, hard work and sensitivity to differences through the delivery of high-quality academic work.
    10. Show the ability to identify multiple ways of acquiring knowledge through the delivery of high quality defendable academic work.
    11. Demonstrate employment -seeking skills by producing high-quality academic work that is relevant to society in its time and place.
    12. Demonstrate communication skills by being able to express him/herself in a team situation and in front of an audience.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Continuous assessment practices form an integral part of the design of this qualification. Learning outcomes are made explicit to learners and there is a coherent assessment strategy in place, with a fair balance between formative and summative strategies.

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learners are continuously assessed via a proposal for study, discussions with promoters as to the progress of the research, and three compulsory seminars and presentation.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learners are required to complete a doctoral thesis, an article ready for publication at the end of the qualification, and an oral examination in which the theoretical and comparative dimensions as well as the major findings of the research are presented and defend. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Doctor of Economics in Development Studies, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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 Johannesburg 


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