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Programme: PhD Architecture

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Code Faculty
12262004 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Credits Duration
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360
Contact:
Prof BP Jekot
[email protected]
+27 (0)124204052

Programme information

A PhD student must submit a thesis which deals with a topic from the discipline of architecture and which provides proof of advanced original research and/or creative work which makes a real and substantial contribution to the knowledge and/or practice of architecture.

A student must submit at least one draft article to a recognised journal for publication, before or concurrent with the submission of the thesis. The draft article must be based on the research undertaken for the thesis and must be acceptable to the supervisor.

Also refer to G Regulations G.42 to G.54.

Admission requirements

Candidates who have obtained a master's degree in Architecture or the UP MSc (Applied Science) are admitted to doctoral studies.

Candidates in possession of a master’s degree by coursework may, at the discretion of the Head of Department, be required to pass supplementary modules prior to commencing of studies.

Additional requirements

Candidates in possession of a master’s degree by coursework may, at the discretion of the Head of Department, be required to pass supplementary modules prior to commencing of studies.

Examinations and pass requirements

The doctoral examination, either written or oral, is compulsory, and covers the content of the thesis as well as the field of study on which the thesis is based.


The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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