TUT Doctoral Degree in Doctor of Computing

DOCTOR OF COMPUTING

Qualification code: DDCO01 – NQF Level 10 (360 credits)

SAQA ID: 96754, CHE NUMBER: H16/10789/HEQSF

Campus where offered:

Soshanguve South Campus

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s):

A Master’s qualification in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Informatics and Multimedia, or a closely related field in Computing.

Candidates should have achieved an average of 60% in the previous qualification, if not, special permission must be obtained from the Department. The completion of certain additional subjects may be required.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Informatics and Multimedia, or a closely related field in Computing 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 equivalent of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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.

b.Selection criteria:

Admission to this programme is only granted after a successful interview with the Department.

c.Duration:

A minimum of three years and a maximum of six years.

d.Intake for the qualification:January and July.

e.Presentation:

Research. The topic should be chosen in consultation with the Department.

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

The modules offered within the Doctor of Computing differ between departments. Please refer to the Faculty Prospectus to see which of the other departments within the Faculty offers this programme.

The following module is offered by this Department:

CODE	MODULE	NQF-L	CREDIT
IT1010T	Thesis: Information Technology	(10)	(360)
IT1010R	Thesis: Information Technology	(10)	(0)
	(re-registration)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION:			360

	Prospectus 2019- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology	1