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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96692  Doctor of Geology 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
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 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  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

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Firstly, it provides employed graduates with the opportunity to use the programme to enhance their career perspective/promotions and access fairly senior positions where there is still an almost complete paucity of professionals, by enrolling and completing the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in any of the specialisations on a full-or part-time basis.

Secondly, it provides opportunity for employees in research institutes, centres and governmental organisations to jointly do research with the University to foster funded research collaboration and jointly make scientific contributions to the community at large.

Thirdly, it provides young talented graduates, who are interested in research to make original contributions in one of these fields of specialisation and thus promote capacity building in Research within the Higher Education system. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL):
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

In the case of applicants without a Master`s Degree, additional information on the following aspects must be submitted on application:
  • Curriculum vitae detailing all previous work experience and the period of employment.
  • Referee reports from current and previous employers.
  • Any other information as may be required.

    Entry Requirements:
  • Master`s Degree in Geology, Level 9 or any of the specialisations.
    Or
  • Bachelor Honours Degree, Level 8, with extensive practical experience in any of the specialisations.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Level 8 in any of the specialisations and extensive practical experience in relevant specialisations. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Research project. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Make an original contribution in areas of specialisation and independently initiate and conduct research projects in the area of specialisation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The thesis is assessed for compliance with research methodology at Level 10.

    Integrated Assessment:
    All assessments will be of an integrated nature, addressing and solving real-life problems.
    Assessment is by ongoing evaluation on the basis of assignments, projects and seminars presented. In addition, a practice-oriented examination will be written. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Postdoctoral studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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 the Western Cape 


    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.