PhD in Data Science
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Faculty Website:听听 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department:听Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name:听PhD in Data Science
Programme Code: P6DS2Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level:听10
NQF Credits:听360
SAQA:听96969
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 October 2025
Campus:听Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:听2 Years Full-Time and 5 Years Part-Time
Purpose
The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental data science and analysis technologies/techniques and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large. One of the main objectives in this process is to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental data science related research of an original nature. It also promotes a lifelong learning approach and an aptitude for training other students in similar fields.
Admission Requirements
An approved master鈥檚 degree in Engineering or a similar approved degree at master鈥檚 level.
Selection Process
Final admission to the programme will only be granted upon successful presentation of a research seminar six months after enrolment. Research topics must also be accepted and approved by the supervisors in the Faculty and finally by the Senate or Executive Committee of the Senate of the 欧美福利100000.
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