Doctor of Science: Town and Regional Planning
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About this qualification
This is a Level 10 doctoral qualification focused on advanced scholarship in town and regional planning within the Physical Planning, Design and Management field. It represents substantial higher-level study and research in the discipline and carries 480 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking the highest level of academic study in town and regional planning, particularly those interested in advanced research, specialist knowledge development or academic work. Suitability and admission depend on the institution’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced research, academic and specialist planning-related pathways by demonstrating doctoral-level study in town and regional planning. It does not guarantee employment, professional appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced research capability in town and regional planning
- Specialist analysis of planning-related issues
- High-level academic and knowledge-development skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Science: Town and Regional Planning
- SAQA ID
- 13944
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making plans, as the available registration record shows an end date of 31 December 2014 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements, including any prior-qualification, research-proposal or supervisory requirements that may apply.
- Ask the institution about the current structure, assessment process, research and thesis requirements, expected study commitments and any workplace or fieldwork requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA identification number and NQF level directly with the institution and SAQA before enrolling.