Doctor of Urban and Regional Planning
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Urban and Regional Planning is an advanced HEQSF qualification focused on urban and regional planning within the Physical Planning, Design and Management field. At NQF Level 10, it represents the highest level of formal qualification in the framework and is intended for advanced scholarly engagement with planning-related issues.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or professional development in urban and regional planning, particularly those interested in research, policy, planning systems or complex spatial development issues. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced work related to urban and regional planning, planning research, policy development and strategic spatial decision-making. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced engagement with urban and regional planning issues
- Critical analysis of complex planning problems
- Research and scholarly inquiry in the planning field
- Strategic spatial and regional planning thinking
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Urban and Regional Planning
- SAQA ID
- 99194
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration-end date is 30 June 2024 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether they match your academic background.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements, research requirements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 99194, NQF Level 10 and 360-credit structure directly with the provider before making an enrolment decision.