Overview

Key facts

The School of Architecture and Planning from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is equipped to supervise Masters and PhD by research with expertise in the area of architectural, urban and planning theory and sustainable development.

The School has a pool of academic members of staff who can supervise research towards our research-based postgraduate degrees. Admission to the School for any of the above degrees therefore depends on the availability of a supervisor from within the staff who is capable of and willing to supervise in the area of study. Interested candidates are encouraged to look at the staff list to consider who might be able to provide appropriate supervision in the candidate’s particular area of interest.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Research students should apply at least 6 months in advance (foreign students should apply a year in advance).

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Architecture View 18 other Masters in Architecture in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours level degree in Architecture, with a minimum of 65% aggregate in the honours year of study, and a proven ability to write academically. The School only accepts candidates for whom it is able to provide supervision.

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

85180 ZAR / year

≈ 85180 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

85180 ZAR / year

≈ 85180 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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English requirements

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