Doctor of Applied Arts in Design
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 02 - Culture and Arts
Subfield
Design Studies
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2027-06-30
Last date for achievement
2029-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
Rationale
The qualifying learner will have the competence to make a significant contribution to knowledge in a specialised field of design together with a high level of overall knowledge in that specialised area, from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical and applied knowledge.
Entry requirements and RPL
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
- Cognate Master of Applied Arts, NQF Level 9.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification comprises of a compulsory thesis at NQF Level 10 totalling 360 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Develop significant advances in knowledge within a specialised area of design or technology.
Associated assessment criteria
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Engage in research.
- Develop new technologies.
- Develop new theories or concepts.
- Publish research.
Integrated Assessment
Formative Assessment
- Oral tests.
- Oral presentations.
- Assessment of design projects.
Summative Assessment
- Portfolio examinations.
- Assessment of documentation.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal articulation.
Horizontal articulation
- Cognate Doctoral Degree, Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Providers currently listed
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