Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
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About this qualification
This is a 480-credit Bachelor of Science qualification at NQF Level 8 focused on urban and regional planning within the Physical Planning, Design and Management subfield. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation in understanding and addressing planning-related challenges in urban and regional contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in the planning, design and management of urban and regional spaces may consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule; prospective students should confirm the actual admission requirements with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further exploration of urban and regional planning-related work because of its title and field classification. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Urban and regional planning
- Physical planning
- Planning design and management
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
- SAQA ID
- 117449
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- North West University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification at the time of application.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or field-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the current qualification title, credit value and NQF level with the provider and SAQA before making an enrolment decision.