The Doctoral Programme begins with course work in January 2010, covering the following areas:
- Transdisciplinary Theory - Christian Pohl & Michael Stauffacher & Pim Maartens
- Complexity Theory - Paul Cilliers & Jannie Hofmeyr
- Transdisciplinary Methodology - Roland Scholz & Michael Stauffacher & Peter Mollinga
- Research Paradigms & Strategies - Lesley le Grange
- Sustainable Development & Sustainability - Mark Swilling
These core modules are not credit bearing. The dissertation is the only credit-bearing component of the programme. However, written assessment of a thorough understanding of the material recovered during these modules will be a requirement for proceeding with the programme.
