Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
The qualification aims: - To provide learners who can produce original knowledge and have skills that will enable them to undertake independent research in the socio-economic sector.
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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 Venda
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
General Social Science
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
The qualification aims
- To provide learners who can produce original knowledge and have skills that will enable them to undertake independent research in the socio-economic sector.
- To provide S.A with skilled people who can apply their sociological knowledge and expertise to transform a society characterised by inequality to one of social accountability.
- To produce people who can transfer and communicate their knowledge in logic, scientific and effective manner.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Master of Philosophy in Sociology, NQF Level 9.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification comprises of a compulsory thesis at NQF Level 10 totalling 360 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Identify a problem or research topic, to evaluate existing knowledge and to apply available or new methodology and techniques to investigate the problem with limited supervision.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the problems of rural, developing areas and enthusiasm to undertake action research involving rural communities.
- Demonstrate the understanding of the value of indigenous theory and knowledge and show some expertise incorporating it in research projects.
- Generate new knowledge and to communicate and transfer it effectively and in a scientific and logic manner.
Associated assessment criteria
- Plan, conduct and report the result of a qualitative or quantitative investigation in the sociological field independently.
Integrated Assessment
Evaluation of the scientific, editorial and knowledge contribution of the written report (thesis).
Oral exam (optional).
- Portfolios.
- Workplace assessments.
- Oral examinations.
- Thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Doctor of Social Science, NQF Level 10.
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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