Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics
To develop and empower postgraduate learners who are going to (i) pursue a career in mathematics lecturing, (ii) do Post-Doctoral studies and research in mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences,
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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
University of Fort Hare
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Mathematical Sciences
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
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
To develop and empower postgraduate learners who are going to (i) pursue a career in mathematics lecturing, (ii) do Post-Doctoral studies and research in mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences,
(iii) apply Mathematics in those disciplines and areas of life that require high-level mathematical skills.
(iv) contribute to the skilled mathematicians in the South African Society.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of prior learning
(i) A pass in the Mathematical Sciences M SC Programme or
(ii) A pass in an equivalent mathematical Sciences programme from UFH or another University /Technikon. The Heads of the Department in the School of Mathematical Sciences will decide on the equivalence of the programme.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Statement of exit level outcomes
Learners should demonstrate
(i) Deep and mature understanding of content topics and abstraction in Mathematics;
(ii) Ability to apply (directly and indirectly) the theory and knowledge acquired in Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
(iii) Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
(iv) Research ability and report writing skills.
(v) Ability to collect and analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information;
(vi) Ability to reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
(vii) Research ability and report writing skills.
(viii) Ability to present papers at seminars.
(ix) Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team, organization and community;
(x) Ability to explore education and career opportunities.
(xi) Ability to write and publish original papers in nated-approved journals. At least two such papers should be published or approved for publication before the degree can be awarded.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment will reflect the outcomes listed above.
Integrated Assessment procedures to ensure that the purpose of qualification is achieved
Full Thesis
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Programme leads to Post-doctoral studies in Mathematical Sciences.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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