Program Overview

Programme: PhD specialising in Quantity Surveying

Programme information

1. Subject to the stipulations of the General Academic Regulation G42, a master's degree is required for admission to studies for a PhD.
2. A PhD student must submit a thesis which deals with a topic from the list of subject disciplines and research focus areas as stipulated by the relevant Department.
3. Unless otherwise decided by the Dean, on the recommendation of the supervisor, the PhD degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis. An oral examination may be required at the request of the external examiners, or the dean, on the recommendation of the head of department.
4. Unless the Senate, on the recommendation of the supervisor, decides otherwise, a student, before or on submission of a thesis, must submit proof of submission of an article issued by an accredited journal, to the Head: Student Administration. The submitted article should be based on the research that the student has conducted for the thesis and be approved by the supervisor if the supervisor is not a co-author.
5. The student must provide proof by means of their work, thesis and examination of advanced original research and/or creative work which makes a real and substantial contribution to the knowledge and/ or practice of the discipline.

Admission requirements

General Admission Regulations:

• All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
  1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level;
  2. Certified copy of ID or passport;
  3. A research concept note: A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.
• All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:
  1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
  2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
  3. Certified copy of passport.
• All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes.
• Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable).
• Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year.
• Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree.
• Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department.
• If a qualifying candidate has expressed an interest in a field of study that the relevant department cannot accommodate, the applicant may be considered for an alternative project.
• All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria. Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application.
• All applicants must be computer literate.
• All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access.
• Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy.

Minimum admissions requirements:

• Master of Science in Quantity Surveying degree
• or equivalent master's degree in an associated field (such as quantity surveying, real estate, civil engineering, architecture, or any other field deemed acceptable by the departmental Postgraduate Committee)
• or Master of Business Administration degree with an honours degree in either quantity surveying, construction management or real estate
• or Master of Business Leadership degree with an honours degree in either quantity surveying, construction management or real estate

Examinations and pass requirements

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

Core modules

• BRK 990: Thesis: Quantity surveying 990
  • Credits: 360.00

Programme Structure

• Minimum duration of study: 2 years
• Total credits: 360
• NQF level: 10

Regulations

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations. The G Regulations are updated annually and may be amended after the publication of this information.