27 PhD programmes in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in South Africa

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Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences

For the DSc degree at Stellenbosch University a number of advanced original research and/or creative work in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences is required. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geoinformatics

The Geoinformatics programme at Stellenbosch University is research-based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geoinformatics research problem.   

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences

Further your career with this Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, aimed at individuals who have a keen research interest in conservation, ecology, biodiversity, global change, botany and zoology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,892/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geology

This Geology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Water Resource Management

This Water Resource Management degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences

This programme at Stellenbosch University leads to the qualification PhD (For) in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences. The programme focuses on research in various specialist fields of forestry and ensures that students become specialists in these fields.\

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Health

This Environmental Health degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Geological Sciences

The Geological Sciences PhD at University of Cape Town is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision which can be taken in any of the departments in the Faculty. Examination is by thesis alone.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(141)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Biodiversity

Biodiversity at University of Kwazulu Natal is the variety/ variability of life on Earth and Evolutionary Biology studies the evolutionary processes that produced that diversity of life. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$281/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Environmental and Geographical Science

The doctoral degree at University of Cape Town in Environmental and Geographical Science is offered by dissertation. Students from both Faculties of Science and Humanities are welcome to apply for this.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(225)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Biodiversity and Conservation (Research)

This Biodiversity and Conservation (Research) programme is offered by the Department of Zoology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$1,444/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(225)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Management (Research)

This Environmental Management (Research) programme is offered by the Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies within the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$1,444/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The aim of the PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is to offer advanced training in the fields of earth, atmospheric, hydro-environmental, global change and other environmental Sciences, as well as studies concerned with human environments and to promote inter-disciplinary exchange between various arts and science disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$1,892/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The Geography and Environmental Studies programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on the study and resolution of human-environmental and urban or tourism-related problems and phenomena from a spatial perspective.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Economics

This Environmental Economics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Soil Science

This Soil Science degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Wildlife Management

This Wildlife Management vdegree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Environmental Science

A doctoral degree in Environmental Science at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,379/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Conservation Ecology

In Conservation Ecology at Stellenbosch University, we specialise in the conservation of plants, animals and fungi, which includes the conservation of the organisms themselves, their interactions with other species and the natural process across landscapes that allows them to persist. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,224/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

A dissertation that is the product of your personal and independent research is required in the Earth Sciences program from Stellenbosch University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr

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