Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification: - This qualification is intended for persons who will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology.
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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 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
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
- This qualification is intended for persons who will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of technology.
- They will have a high level of overall knowledge in that specialised area ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
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 Mechanical 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
- Write a reasoned and appropriate research proposal.
- Gather information pertinent to the research area.
- Analyse and evaluate information.
- Generate original research methods and/or analytical methods for the design of systems, processes or components.
- Perform and manage the research.
- Facilitate the transfer of technological knowledge.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes
1.1. The research field and implications are sufficiently understood.
- The proposal is feasible.
- Justification for the proposal is given.
- The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
- The proposed research involves the development of original and innovative theory and practice in complex technological situations.
- The proposal is independently formulated.
1.2. Appropriate and wide sources are located.
- Information is analysed and choices are made and justified as to relevance.
- Information is synthesised into a coherent whole.
- Information is gathered independently from supervision.
1.3. Information is appropriately categorized.
- Information is translated into appropriate forms.
- Information is evaluated, and informed and innovative recommendations concerning the research are put forward.
2.1. Methods are at an appropriately high level of complexity.
- Methods are original or are innovative refinements of existing methods.
- All major related research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method.
- The merits of the chosen method are defended.
2.2. Contradictions and omissions in theory and research practice can be dealt with.
- The research process is successfully carried out independently from the supervisor.
2.3. The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional requirements.
- An accredited journal accepts a paper to which the learner has substantially contributed.
- Learning by peers is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in-house seminars.
- Research at lower levels is supervised.
Integrated Assessment
- Thesis.
- Accredited Journal publications.
- Conference presentations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Postdoctoral studies.
International comparability
N/A
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