PhD Urban and Regional Planning (Development Planning, Environment and Planning) at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

The PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (Development Planning, Environment and Planning) is a postgraduate qualification offered at UKZN's Howard College campus within the School of Built Environment and Development Studies. The PhD is an NQF level 10 research qualification.

Faculty: School of Built Environment and Development Studies (College of Humanities) | Duration: Minimum of four consecutive semesters | Intake: No closing date for doctoral studies; Semester 2 intake to be confirmed with the School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The doctorate is an approved programme of research that makes a distinct original contribution to knowledge, completed by thesis under supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctoral entry (UKZN postgraduate guide, general rule): a relevant prerequisite degree, or admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7; a School/College may prescribe further criteria.

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 studies: no closing date; Semester 2 intake to be confirmed with the School.

Doctoral studies: no closing date for applications.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.

Apply through the official page: https://erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

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