Bachelor of Urban Development Studies Honours
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Urban Development Studies Honours is an advanced higher-education qualification focused on urban development within the field of Physical Planning, Design and Management. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 150 credits. The qualification may be relevant to further study or work connected with understanding, planning and managing urban environments, subject to the qualification’s detailed content and applicable professional or institutional requirements.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in advanced study related to urban development, physical planning, urban design or the management of urban environments. Prospective learners should confirm that their prior education and experience meet the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work or study related to urban development, physical planning, design and management. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. No specific related career mappings are provided, so the relevance to a particular role should be confirmed with the institution and prospective employers or professional bodies where applicable.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of urban development concepts
- Awareness of physical planning, design and management considerations
- Analytical thinking related to urban environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Urban Development Studies Honours
- SAQA ID
- 71754
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 150
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA registration status and whether the qualification is open for new enrolment, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is recognised.
- Check the admission requirements directly with the institution.
- Ask the institution about the qualification’s current structure, learning content, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or additional requirements are relevant to the career or further study pathway you are considering.