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Doctor of Philosophy in the Built Environment: Town and Regional Planning at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in the Built Environment (DPTRP1, NQF level 10, 360 credits) offered by the Department of Town and Regional Planning to develop independent researchers who contribute original knowledge in urban and regional planning. The research problem, justification, process and outcome are reported in a thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Department of Town and Regional Planning  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time  |  Intake: Applications 1 October to 30 March  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Full research thesis in urban and regional planning. Research focus areas: planning for responsive human settlements; informality and inclusive planning; place-based planning; climate change and resilient cities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of the Built Environment degree or equivalent (NQF level 9), or conferment of status for that qualification; Master's in Built Environment disciplines or cognate disciplines. Applicants submit a portfolio: written motivation, 1000-word indicative abstract on the intended research area, CV, ID, certified academic certificates and transcripts, and a SAQA certificate for international students. A panel of senior academic staff selects students using a ranking system based on relevance of the existing qualification, academic record, professional experience, research proposal and motivation. Applications are open 1 October to 30 March; outcomes are communicated by the end of March.

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.

Intake: Applications 1 October to 30 March

Duration: 3 Years Full-Time, 5 Years Part-Time

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

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