Master of Human Settlements at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The Master of Human Settlements (BC480271) is a research master's degree in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. It is completed by dissertation and can be studied full time or part time.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Urban and Regional Planning | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time (research) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Independent research on a topic of the student's choice, supported by an academic research proposal.

Career pathways

Urban and regional planning is identified as a scarce-skills profession, with employment in national, provincial and local government, NGOs and the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A qualification at NQF level 8 with an average of 65% or more. Applicants submit a research proposal, academic transcript, departmental selection form, SAQA certificate (international qualifications), ID or passport and CV; the online application and departmental form are due by 30 September. All qualifications in the department are subject to selection.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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