Program Overview

MPhil with a Specialisation in Digital Built Environment (Research)

General

The MPhil programme in Digital Built Environment is offered by the Department of Construction and Management & Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
• Department: Department of Construction and Management & Quantity Surveying
• Programme Level: Postgraduate
• Programme Name: MPhil with a specialisation in Digital Built Environment (Research)
• Programme Code: M6CM3Q
• Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
• NQF Level: 9
• NQF Credits: 120
• SAQA:
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time

Purpose

The MPhil programme in Digital Built Environment aims to capacitate engineering and built environment professionals with in-depth knowledge in digital application technology, systems and operations. It will allow you to conduct an independent research and make a substantial contribution to the field of building information modeling, digital twins, 3D printing, and digitalization in engineering and the built environment. The programme aims to develop individuals with an understanding of digital technology, be leaders in the engineering and the built environment sector.

Career Opportunities

• Building information modeling
• Digital design and management
• Digital asset management
• Building performance analytics
• Sustainable design
• Reality capture and digital twining

Admission Requirements

The degree is for individuals who possess an appropriate honors degree in construction, quantity surveying, architecture, property management studies, engineering, computer science, operations management, or equivalent. In addition, applicants should have relevant experience in building information modeling (BIM) or be willing to undertake a preparatory short course in BIM. International applicants need a SAQA certificate at the time of application.

Programme Fees

Programme fees are not specified in the provided context.