Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning by coursework addresses relevant planning and development problems and is presented by CRUISE and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. The programme is accredited by the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN); graduates with the required post-qualification experience may register with SACPLAN under the Planning Profession Act (No. 36 of 2002).
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Geography and Environmental Studies | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Coursework (130 credits) in the first year covers Social Systems, Spatial Economic Systems, Urban Systems, Urban Form and Function, GIS Analysis, Planning Practice, Planning Legislation, Planning Theory and Planning Design, followed by a 130-credit thesis in the second year.
A four-year professional Bachelor's degree (NQF 8) in Urban and Regional Planning or Development Planning, or an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Geography, Sustainable Development or an equivalent programme, with a pass mark of 60%. Admission to the 887-programme may be granted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Admission to postgraduate programmes is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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