Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Communication Technology
Purpose:
Source: SAQA official qualification record. Yiba Verified does not own the underlying qualification data shown on this page.
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
Vaal University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
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
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to
- Carry out independent research in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and mastering the required study field.
- Demonstrate the required level of intellectual and theoretical knowledge and insight into computer science problems, thereby revealing his/her ability to critical reasoning, formulation, analysis and evaluation of a specific information technology problem.
- Demonstrate reflexive competencies such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking and organisational abilities.
- Access further education and training and to enhance his/her marketability and employability in the field of ICT.
- Write a thesis about the research field.
- Write articles in the relevant field to be presented at national and international conferences.
- To demonstrate the ability to generate an original contribution to the field of ICT.
Rationale
The qualification would be beneficial to Information Technology learners, allowing professional recognition of the qualification obtained by the learners. This qualification is intended to be followed after successful completion of the Master of Technology degree qualification in this field.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Panel expertise review learner's prior learning and outcome communicated to Registrar. If outcome is not achieved learners may appeal RPL to faculty outcome which would be presented to Senate.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
- Full Dissertation, 360 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and understanding of applications with discussions.
- Debates on scientific issues and practice.
Associated assessment criteria
- Identify, locate, evaluate and consolidate relevant literature on the research project, and generate, analyse and evaluate obtained literature.
- Write a thesis that is well structured and contains relevant research in the field.
- Write a research paper on the research topic.
- Make a contribution to the field of IT.
Integrated Assessment
Formative (continuous) assessment practices
- Research progress is assessed at regular intervals by meetings scheduled with the study leader and other stakeholders in the research field.
- Colloquiums are also arranged after the completion of the proposal and before final submission.
Summative (final) assessment practices
- The thesis is assessed by the study leader and at least two external examiners in the research field from another institution with at least a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the research area.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation
Horizontal articulation
- Cognate Doctoral, NQF level 10.
International comparability
This doctor of philosophy compares favourably with other qualifications offered nationally and internationally. A number of institutions offer a doctor of philosophy consisting of coursework and research, while others offer a pure research qualification. This qualification is pure research.
Providers currently listed
This reflects provider names published on the official record. It is useful for qualification discovery, but it should not be treated as a substitute for checking the relevant quality body’s latest provider status.
Related Qualifications
Explore other relevant certificates and degrees in this field.
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide DAdmin graduates who are capable of advancing knowledge in and providing an original contribution to a major discipline or specialized field of study.
The qualification aims to:
The purpose of the qualification is: - To provide an opportunity for learners to obtain detailed knowledge of the discipline concerned and to create an awareness of the variety of institutional contexts in which it is applied.
Registered-data under construction
The purpose of this qualification is to create and develop technological innovations and to further technological advancements in the field of agriculture. The person achieving this qualification will be competent to complete a specialised independent research project in the field of agricultural technology. The qualifying learner will be an authority on previous research and the latest technology and techniques in the appropriate field of expertise.
Use this qualification in your readiness workflow
Once the qualification identity is clear, your institution can structure the readiness work around the right title, NQF level, dates, and supporting records instead of rebuilding that story later.