Doctor of Journalism
To enable the learner to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge and practice within the field of journalism demonstrating exceptional knowledge ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical knowledge and competency.
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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
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language
Subfield
Communication 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
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
To enable the learner to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge and practice within the field of journalism demonstrating exceptional knowledge ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical knowledge and competency.
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
Master of Journalism, Level 9 or equivalent.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Research a specialised area in the field of journalism or media.
- Research, apply and develop methods, techniques and knowledge to identify, address and resolve an issue related to the discipline of journalism.
Associated assessment criteria
1.The research and its implications are sufficiently understood.
The proposal is feasible.
Justification is given for the proposal.
The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
The proposed research involves the development of original and innovative theory and practice.
The proposal is independently formulated.
2.Appropriate and wide range of critical sources is located.
Information is analysed and choices are made.
Information is synthesised into a coherent whole.
Information is gathered independently from supervision.
3.Information is appropriately categorised.
Information is translated into appropriate forms.
Information is evaluated and informed and innovative recommendations concerning the research, are put forward.
4.Methods are at an appropriately high level of complexity.
Methods are original and innovative refinements of existing methods.
All major research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method.
The merits of the chosen method are defended.
5.The design is translated into practice.
Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded.
The design and performance are evaluated and suggestions put forward for improvements.
The research process is successfully managed.
The research process is carried out independently from the supervisor.
6.The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for Level 8. Learning by peers is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in-house seminars.
Research at lower levels is supervised.
Critically evaluated research is synthesised into valid commentary and analysis for publication or presentation according to national and institutional guidelines for Level 8.
Integrated Assessment
Formative Assessment
Research thesis evaluated internally and externally.
Presentation of methodology, analysis and research findings to external panel assessment.
Peer evaluation by means of publication in an accredited journal, presentations and seminars.
Supervision at lower levels.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Vertical Articulation
Postdoctoral Studies.
Providers currently listed
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