Doctor of Education
Persons achieving this qualification are competent in applying advanced research skills to solve a problem within an educational related field and to make an original contribution to the existing body of knowledge.
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development
Subfield
Higher Education and Training
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Persons achieving this qualification are competent in applying advanced research skills to solve a problem within an educational related field and to make an original contribution to the existing body of knowledge.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Learners who do not met the minimum entry requirements may be granted admission on the basis of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the policy of the institution.
Entry Requirements
A Master of Education, Level 9.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
The qualification consists of a research project at Level 10 worth 360 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Do research independently and produce an original contribution to the body of knowledge in an educational related field.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and values in researching a related field in education at an original level.
- Compile and present research findings, original conclusions and proposals in a properly set out thesis.
- Disseminate the findings.
Associated assessment criteria
1.1 Identify a problem area.
1.2 Identify problems within the problem area.
1.3 Search the literature.
1.4 Formulate the research problem/research question and sub problems.
1.5 State the hypothesis/possible answer to question.
1.6 Define concepts.
1.7 Select a research strategy and research methodology (ies).
1.8 Decide on relevant data collection and analysis techniques.
1.9 Implement the data collection technique to collect data.
1.10 Analyse data and present results.
1.11 Interpret findings.
1.12 Draw conclusions and suggest recommendations.
1.13 Contribute to the body of knowledge and skills in a related field of education
1.14 Describe extent of study clearly.
1.15 Outlines a methodology appropriate to the study.
1.16 Provide evidence of extensive range of reading, including a review of the relevant literature.
1.17 State explicitly the links between the review and area of study, analyses objectively and critically supporting and/or opposing evidence, and draws together the different points emerging from the literary study.
1.18 Discuss points in depth and develops a clear line of argument to provide own interpretations which are put in the context of other interpretations.
1.19 Show awareness of understanding of assumptions underlying own interpretation.
1.20 Solutions/conclusions relate to the questions posed in the introduction, and are well founded on the evidence resultant from the research.
1.21 Organise the thesis in a logical structure.
1.22 Adhere to the institutions technical requirements for a thesis.
1.23 Write an article on the research for submission for publication in an accredited educational journal.
1.24 Deliver papers and lectures based on the research.
Integrated Assessment
Formative Assessment
Continuous learning progress assessment.
Summative Assessment
A thesis externally examined and moderated.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Articulates with Postdoctoral studies.
Providers currently listed
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