TUT Doctoral Degree in Public Affairs
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Qualification code: DDPA18 – NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
SAQA ID: 96887, CHE NUMBER: H16/10757/HEQSF
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Campus where offered: |
Soshanguve South Campus |
REMARKS
a.Admission requirement(s):
An appropriate Master’s degree in the field of Public Affairs, or equivalent qualification from an accredited South African University with an average of at least 60%.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be considered, but will have to apply about six months in advance for the recognition of such qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission. The Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s suitability/ competence for admission to the programme. Proof of English proficiency may be required. Depending on the nature of such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.
b.Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates are required to submit a research proposal, which must be defended successfully before the DRC selection panel, and other supporting documentation as may be required or deemed necessary.
c.Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
d.Presentation:
Research.
e.Intake for the qualification:January and July.
f.Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations for more information.
g.Module credits:
Module credits are shown in brackets after each module.
CURRICULUM
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CODE |
MODULE |
NQF-L |
CREDIT |
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PA1010O |
Thesis: Public Affairs |
(10) |
(360) |
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PA1010R |
Thesis: Public Affairs |
(10) |
(0) |
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(re-registration) |
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PA1110R |
Thesis: Public Affairs |
(10) |
(0) |
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(re-registration) (semester option) |
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: |
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360 |
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Prospectus 2019- Faculty of Humanities |
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