Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning is a higher-education qualification focused on understanding and addressing how towns, cities and regions are planned and developed. It is recorded at NQF Level 8 within the HEQSF and is associated with North West University. The available record indicates that its registration ended on 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be confirmed before any enrolment decision.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in the planning, organisation and development of urban and regional areas, including how land use and settlements can be understood and guided. This is general guidance rather than an admission requirement.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further exploration of work related to urban and regional planning. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Because no approved related-career mappings are available in the record, readers should investigate the requirements of specific roles separately.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Spatial and place-based thinking
- Analysis of urban and regional development issues
- Planning-oriented problem solving
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
- SAQA ID
- 101225
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 544
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- North West University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official source, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is legitimate.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, as these are not supplied here.
- Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and any practical, project-based or workplace-related requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 101225, NQF level, credit value and awarding institution in the provider’s current documentation.
- Check whether any professional or occupational requirements apply to the particular planning work you wish to pursue.