PhD in Environmental Management at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

Doctoral graduates can conduct research under guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcomes are reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. Offering type listed: PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: Environmental and Occupational Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Research Project & Dissertation.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are similar to the Master of Environmental Management, with enhanced opportunities for promotion, as well as the capacity to conduct and lead research and managerial positions from Local government level to National government level

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Application information

Entry requirements

An NQF Level 9 in Master of Environmental Management/Science or equivalent

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.

Doctoral applications for 2027 close on 15 March 2027 for national and international applicants. Applicants must first identify a research topic and available supervisor.

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/postgraduate/apply

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