DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE
Qualification code: 2CC R14 Curriculum code: N901P
What this course offers:
The PhD in Disaster risk Science is a research based PhD composed of a full thesis.
Admission requirements:
- Any Masters of Science degree and appropriate work experience on an NQF level 9.
- A limited number of candidates will be admitted to the programme annually, depending upon the availability of the personnel capacity of the African Centre for Disaster Studies.
- The programme committee will evaluate all applications on academic merit.
- Access to the internet and email is compulsory.
Duration and Structure:
The course duration is three – four years (Full-time or Part-time). Students register for one module – DRRS 971 with 360 credits. Titles of dissertations must be registered within six months after registration.
Applications:
To apply, visit the NWU website. Applications will only take place online at http://studies.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/higher-degree-admissions
Academic Enquiries:
Prof. Dewald van Niekerk on +27 18 299 1620 or dewald.vanniekerk@nwu.ac.za
Financial Enquiries:
For financial enquiries you can email PUK-studyfees@nwu.ac.za or find more information here: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/financial-support-services/nwu-postgraduate-bursary-scheme