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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Language Practice 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96815  Doctor of Philosophy in Language Practice 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Language 
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

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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 
Purpose:
The qualifying learner can conduct independent research in the field of Language Practice, contribute to new knowledge in the area and produce innovative solutions in the form of a model, artefact, process, or similar outcome. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a thesis, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

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

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
  • Thesis, 360 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
    2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
    3. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    4. Collect, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
    5. Using science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    6. Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems by realising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
    7. Contributing to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
  • Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities;
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
  • Exploring education and career opportunities;
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field through the survey of listed and cited literature and exposition of the research.
  • Correctly analyse, explain and juxtapose in oral presentations and written record of research the models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field.
  • Fully and correctly justify the use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/casual analysis in oral presentations and the written record of research.
  • Clearly identify, detail and define the research problem is in the research proposal.
  • The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
  • Logical interpretation of data reflects a clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
  • Correctly and appropriately use Information sources, including a range of media.
  • Effectively apply information technology skills in information searches, data analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
  • Correctly apply the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods to quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Make valid inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses.
  • Correctly and effectively apply language and numeracy skills in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment will be carried out through the thesis, and artefact, model, product or theory if applicable. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Doctoral of Philosophy, NQF Level 10. 
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    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. Durban University of Technology 


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