Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
- To highlight the relevance of all aspects of educational psychology to broader social, economic and political developments in relation to reconstruction and development, human resource needs, locally and nationally
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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 Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development
Subfield
Higher Education and Training
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
- To highlight the relevance of all aspects of educational psychology to broader social, economic and political developments in relation to reconstruction and development, human resource needs, locally and nationally
- To access appropriate and innovative resource material
- To facilitate candidates' development of independent, life-long research competences and skills
- To facilitate the development of learners' awareness and respect of non-discrimination values and a commitment to the promotion of democratic, non-racist, non-sexist values within the South African community
- To promote the integration and relationship between all aspects of both theory and practise of educational psychology
- To provide qualifiers or eligible candidates with post-graduate scientific knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in field 5 and related fields for life-long personal development, and economic prosperity.
- To empower qualifiers to make a meaningful contribution to he democratisation of a society in transformation.
- To enhance the application of relevant scientific knowledge for the advancement of education in South Africa.
- To open up an alternative route for community support (educational psychology) to enable the development of human potential in South Africa.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
First degree
Honours degree: B Ed or appropriate Honours degree
Master's degree: M Ed (Educational Psychology)
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Ph D (Educational Psychology)
Learning outcomes
To demonstrate scientific knowledge, research ability and practical competences and skills in field 5 and related fields of the NQF (07) (09)
Critical outcomes include, but are not limited to
- identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
- working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community
- organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
- collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information
- communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes or oral and/or written persuasion
- using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
- demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
- contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
- reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
- participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
- being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
- exploring education and career opportunities
- developing entrepreneurial opportunities
Associated assessment criteria
Prior learning modalities will be used integratively to design, develop and execute a research project (qualitative and/or quantitative research strategies will ensure reliability) (linked to appropriate NQF-level)
Appropriate performance indicator: Thesis.
Integrated assessment
Portfolios
Other
Research proposal
Thesis
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
None
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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