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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15901  Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Literature 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification comprises one module, which is a thesis based on a topic approved by the Department of English. The doctoral thesis is a more demanding research paper than the MA dissertation and must be the learner's original contribution to knowledge. It covers a broader field and shows a more profound sense of perspective and the learner's understanding of essential theoretical issues relevant to the topic in question.

Because successful completion of a doctoral thesis in literary studies requires that the learner should demonstrate extensive and intensive knowledge of the subject being researched, as well as an ability to present a unified, cumulative argument, characterised by sound critical and aesthetic/cultural sensibility and thorough scholarly research, the emphasis is on mental and intellectual training as well as the enhancement of disciplined behaviour. Through the cerebral and behavioural improvement brought about by the nature of its requirements, a Doctoral Degree in literary studies opens up career possibilities in the following fields: publishing, editing, public relations, television & radio, tourism, advertising, journalism, internet writing, education, public service, research, and cultural conservation. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
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 Arts in English, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Philosophy in English Literature, NQF Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate effective and persuasive written communication responsible and effective organisation and management of study activities.
    2. Identify and solve problems using creative and critical thinking effective teamwork.
    3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
    4. Develop a Macrovision. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Formulate a researchable topic and proposal.
  • Search for literary data.
    And
  • Analyse and put it together in a piece of writing characterised by clarity, coherence, technical.
  • Finish, theoretical understanding, a greater sense of perspective, and originality of argument and contribution to knowledge.

    Integrated Assessment:
    A thesis of about 300-350 A4 pages, double-spaced. The assessment of the thesis seeks to determine whether the learner has shown:
  • Sustained critical ability.
  • Technical Competence.
  • Evidence of thorough scholarly research.
  • Clarity and coherence in writing.
  • A greater sense of perspective and theoretical awareness.
  • Extensive and intensive knowledge of the subject.
  • Originality of argument.
  • Originality of contribution to knowledge. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature, NQF Level NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Venda 


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