University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
PhD in Interior Architecture
Pretoria, South Africa
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The PhD in Interior Architecture involves advanced research, allowing students to explore depths of interior design theory, practice, and its impact on human environments. It emphasizes the development of a unique scholarly contribution within the field, promoting innovative research methodologies.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in academic roles, become design consultants, or engage in research positions. Opportunities may also include working in architectural firms or contributing to policy-making related to interior spaces.
Introduction
- Subject to the stipulations of the General Academic Regulation G42, a master's degree is required for admission to studies for a PhD.
- 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
- 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
- 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. The supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that the paper is taken through all the processes of revision and resubmission, as may be necessary. Conferment of the degree may be made subject to compliance with the stipulations of this regulation.
- 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Core modules
Thesis: Interior Architecture 990
Final year
Core modules
Thesis: Interior Architecture 990
Program Outcome
Credits:360