Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D in Architecture in South Africa

  • Course Name: Ph.D in Architecture(Architecture)
  • Major Subject: Architecture
  • Course Category: Doctorate Courses

Institutions Offering Ph.D in Architecture

  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    The School has limited supervisory capacity and therefore has to select its candidates carefully. Excellent academic transcripts at masters level (generally at least 70%) are a requirement. Research and writing experience, as well as a clear articulation of the area of research interest are an advantage. Students with a coursework masters may be required to register first for a masters by research.

    3-5 page research proposal covering the following:
    -A preliminary title of the research,
    -A context/background section,
    -A motivation section,
    -An outline of the research problem (question and aims/objectives),
    -A method overview section,
    -An appraisal of sample readings and a list of sample references/bibliography.


    Course Duration: 2 to 4 years

    Mode of Study: Full time and part time
  • Tshwane University of Technology Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
    Duration: 2 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -A relevant Magister Technologiae: Architecture or Master’s degree in Architecture, or closely related field, obtained from an accredited South African university. Depending on the nature of the Master’s qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required

  • Nelson Mandela University  Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth   
    Compulsory modules: Architecture (Doctors)


    Course requirements

    Master of Architecture (Professional) with seven years' appropriate postgraduate practical experience, or the degree of Master of Architecture, or if they are granted permission by Senate.


    Mode of study: full time


    Course duration: 2 years
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  




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