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Doctorate in Education at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctorate in Education (DEEDU1, SAQA ID 96811, NQF level 10, 360 credits) enabling candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level, culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis and the presentation of peer-reviewed academic articles and papers. Offered by the School of Education.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: Minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Single module, Research Project and Dissertation; there are no progression rules because the degree consists of this one module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree in Education with a minimum 60% pass mark; OR a Master's degree (minimum 60%) with an Advanced Diploma/Certificate in Education; OR a Master's degree in a relevant and appropriate area (minimum 60%) together with at least five years' teaching experience, considered through the RPL route.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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