Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Planning, also called urban, town, city and regional planning and development planning, is a dynamic profession that works to create more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations. This is a professional degree only offered to BSc URP graduates from Wits. It has been accredited by the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN) at NQF level 8, which equips candidates with critical, practical, and research skills.
Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Architecture and Planning | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Duration and structure of the BScHonsURP This degree is taken on a full-time basis from February to October/November. Taught courses are held on weekdays in the first semester, generally during working hours (08h00-17h00), but some are offered in the late afternoon (15h00-18h30). Classes take place in venues in the John Moffat Building on East Campus.
Urban and regional planning is a rapidly growing profession, which is of fundamental importance to the development of South Africa and the region: planners help shape the future! While cities are rarely planned ‘from scratch’, planners are crucial in managing their growth in strategic and sustainable ways.
The minimum admission requirements are: BSc URP from the University of the Witwatersrand with a minimum average mark of 60% for their 3rd year subjects. Graduates of the Wits BSc URP with a lower mark than 60% will be expected to obtain at least a year of relevant work experience. As part of their application, they will need to submit a CV, complete a written exercise, and, if necessary, attend an interview. Please note that graduates of degrees other than the Wits BSc URP cannot be admitted to the BSc (Hons) URP due to SACPLAN requirements that both the BSc URP and BSc (Hons) URP from Wits are required for professional registration with SACPLAN. They are advised to apply instead for the PG Dip Planning, which will allow them entry to the MSc DP, leading to professional registration with SACPLAN.
ZAR 97,250 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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