Doctor of Philosophy in Science with Disaster Risk Science at North-West University

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Science with Disaster Risk Science is a doctoral qualification in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at North-West University. It is offered on the Potchefstroom campus (Full-time/Part-time). Programme code: 2CC R14 N901P. Duration: 2-4 years. Presented by School for Environmental Sciences and Management , African Centre for Disaster Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: School for Environmental Sciences and Management , African Centre for Disaster Studies | Duration: 2-4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate master's degree; where a student does not conform, the Dean decides, in consultation with the Faculty Management Committee, whether prior learning and work experience that led to learning are sufficient for admission.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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