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Doctor of Philosophy in the Built Environment (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctoral qualification (NQF level 10, 360 credits) that develops an individual in a Built Environment field to contribute independently to significant and original knowledge, here in construction management and quantity surveying. The research problem, process and outcome are reported in a thesis. Offered only as a full research option by the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Full research thesis. Department research focus areas: smart and sustainable built environment; sustainability (green buildings, procurement, BIM, lean construction); construction management processes; health and safety; construction education; construction cost analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master of the Built Environment or equivalent. Also subject to DUT Rule G25 (status/advanced standing route, proof of research track record where the Master's was coursework only, availability of supervisors).

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: 3 years

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

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