Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning is a higher-education qualification focused on understanding and planning the development, use and organisation of urban areas and regions. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 480 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might suit people interested in how towns, cities and regions are planned and developed, and in pursuing further study or work related to urban and regional planning. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements confirmed by the institution offering the qualification.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for work or further study related to urban and regional planning. No approved related-career mappings are available here, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Urban and regional planning thinking
- Understanding of how urban and regional development may be organised
- Analytical thinking about places, communities and development contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- SAQA ID
- 91872
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution before enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and that its accreditation or approval remains valid.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements, selection procedures and any required prior qualifications.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical, project-based or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is accepting new enrolments, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires current-status verification.