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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Labour Law 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96668  Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Labour Law 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
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 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  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
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to offer specialised training in theories, concepts and research methods appropriate to the field of Comparative Labour Law.

At the end of this qualification, the learner should be able to:
  • Critically engage with the key scholarly debates, key theories in the field of Comparative Labour Law.
  • Have an understanding of research methodologies in qualitative and quantitative research design, and the ability to select those appropriate for their own work.
  • The ability to identify, analyse, synthesise and undertake independent evaluation of topics relevant to the field.
  • The ability to present a well-structured and developed piece of research which is of publishable standards.
  • Critically demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research.
  • Demonstrate the ability to coherently and logically structure and organise his/her study.
  • Critically demonstrate the ability to analytically and conceptually apply research tools to the topic under investigation.
  • Demonstrate the ability for critical review and analysis of literature in the field under investigation.

    Rationale:
    The rationale for the qualification is the development of highly advanced knowledge and skills and applied competence in the area of Comparative Labour Law and to the benefit of the learners; and to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, as well as the pursuit of gainful economic activity and the ability to make rewarding contributions to society.

    This qualification will contribute to the further development and strengthening of engaged scholarship on issues of great relevance to societies and labour and in Africa in particular. Thus another aim that the qualification will serve is to build capacity for effective societal responses to social change. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Access to the qualification can also be provided in terms of the university's RPL policy and its admission criteria stipulated by Senate. In addition, in the RPL process learners have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course to support the learner's admission. The PDC will focus on written submission explaining the reasons for the candidates' interest in in the discipline as an adjunct to their existing professional competencies and indicating the nature of a possible research project.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • A Master's Degree in Comparative Labour Law or any equivalent discipline, Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Levels 10 totalling 360 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules at Level 10: 360 Credits:
  • Thesis, 360 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Made an original contribution in a specific area of specialisation in the field of Comparative Labour Law.
    2. Independently initiate and conduct research in the chosen area of specialisation in Comparative Labour Law.
    3. Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the field of Comparative Labour Law.
    4. Produce a thesis, which meets international standards of scholarly and professional writing. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria applies across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Prepare a proposal to research a topic related to a specific area in Comparative Labour Law studies with its sub-areas of specialisation for evaluation.
  • Identify, analyse, and formulate a particular problem creatively, ethically, autonomously and responsibly.
  • Demonstrate skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collection and analysis of data, and effective written communication, which all contribute substantially to knowledge.
  • Conduct advanced literature searches and critique current literature in the form of a review.
  • Submit a thesis for external assessment and should represent a significant contribution to new knowledge presented in a scholarly manner.
  • Conduct independent research of high quality, and indicate considerable experience in using a variety of research techniques.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The learners' knowledge in the area of research will be assessed by the supervisor and faculty members as a formal proposal for PhD research by the end of their first year. This will be assessed by a Committee of at least three external Professors. Learners will complete a research project to be presented as a thesis. Assessment of the thesis will be carried out where possible by international external examiners. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The PhD Degree by dissertation will be comparable to those doctoral degrees through dissertation offered by international institutions. The University of New Castle Australia offers a Doctorate in Labour relations law and international labour relations law while the Cornell University Law School offers Labour relations law and international comparative labour law.

    The current qualification does not have any compulsory modules (coursework) as some of the international qualifications but all have a thesis/dissertation component. The international qualifications are comparable in terms of scope of content, duration and the requirement of a research dissertation/thesis in order to complete the qualification. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Doctor of Laws, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    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 the Western Cape 


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