Overview
About the programme
The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pretoria is a leading source of graduates in the engineering, built environment and information technology professions. We achieve this by a focus on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions.
The Faculty has extensive and cutting-edge teaching, learning and laboratory facilities integrated with the excellent suite of facilities and services offered by the University. We facilitate access to our qualifications through our extended programmes but expect our students to excel and develop as future professionals through our programme offering. The faculty offers this degree in Town and Regional Planning.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Application closing date: May 31
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Urban Planning View 4 other PhDs in Urban Planning in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent master’s degree deemed acceptable by the departmental Postgraduate Committee
- Note: Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency
Tuition Fee
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International
22460 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
22460 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,040
Living costs for Pretoria
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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