Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geology
Firstly, it provides employed graduates with the opportunity to use the programme to enhance their career perspective/promotions and access fairly senior positions where there is still an almost complete paucity of professionals, by enrolling and completing the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in any of the specialisations on a full-or part-time basis.
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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 the Western Cape
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
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Firstly, it provides employed graduates with the opportunity to use the programme to enhance their career perspective/promotions and access fairly senior positions where there is still an almost complete paucity of professionals, by enrolling and completing the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in any of the specialisations on a full-or part-time basis.
Secondly, it provides opportunity for employees in research institutes, centres and governmental organisations to jointly do research with the University to foster funded research collaboration and jointly make scientific contributions to the community at large.
Thirdly, it provides young talented graduates, who are interested in research to make original contributions in one of these fields of specialisation and thus promote capacity building in Research within the Higher Education system.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- In the case of applicants without a Master`s Degree, additional information on the following aspects must be submitted on application.
- Curriculum vitae detailing all previous work experience and the period of employment.
- Referee reports from current and previous employers.
- Any other information as may be required.
Entry Requirements
- Master`s Degree in Geology, Level 9 or any of the specialisations.
Or
- Bachelor Honours Degree, Level 8, with extensive practical experience in any of the specialisations.
Or
- Postgraduate Diploma, Level 8 in any of the specialisations and extensive practical experience in relevant specialisations.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Research project.
Exit level outcomes
Make an original contribution in areas of specialisation and independently initiate and conduct research projects in the area of specialisation.
Associated assessment criteria
The thesis is assessed for compliance with research methodology at Level 10.
Integrated Assessment
All assessments will be of an integrated nature, addressing and solving real-life problems.
Assessment is by ongoing evaluation on the basis of assignments, projects and seminars presented. In addition, a practice-oriented examination will be written.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Post-Doctoral studies.
Providers currently listed
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