Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification: - A learner achieving this qualification will be competent to conduct research independently, and contribute to advanced and significant knowledge production in the field of Electrical Engineering.
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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
Central University of Technology, Free State
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
Subfield
Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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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
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
- A learner achieving this qualification will be competent to conduct research independently, and contribute to advanced and significant knowledge production in the field of Electrical Engineering.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Level 9 or equivalent.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Research.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.
- Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes
- The listed and cited literature of the literature survey, and the exposition of the research, reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in in the chosen field.
- Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.
- Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.
- Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
- The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
- Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
- The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
- The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are both original and valid.
- Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.
Integrated Assessment
- Approval of research proposal, continuous guidance and final evaluation by research panel.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Postdoctoral studies.
International comparability
N/A
Providers currently listed
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