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Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning at University of Venda

University of Venda, South Africa

Programme overview

A professionally accredited four-year degree that combines planning theory, technical and studio skills, field practicals, community engagement and a supervised research project. The curriculum is informed by SPLUMA 16 of 2013, the Sustainable Development Goals, sustainable development, entrepreneurship and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture; department: Urban and Regional Planning.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture  |  Department: Urban and Regional Planning  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

Professional urban and regional planning; spatial planning and land-use management; GIS and spatial data; transportation and infrastructure planning; housing and human settlements; urban design; policy advice; development facilitation; project management; government; consulting; research and postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 35. Matric passes at symbol E (HG) or D / 50% (SG), or a 50% pass in NSC Mathematics and 60% in English, plus four of the following at the specified level: Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Biology or Life Sciences, Economics, Geography, Physical Science, or Technical Drawing. Selection and University rules may apply. Minimum admission points (APS) stated on the page: 35+.

ZAR 53,570 a year (2026). Estimated 2026 tuition per year of study as listed in the 2026 Fees Booklet: first year R53,570; second year R60,650; third year R61,820; fourth year R53,050. Amount shown is the first year. Excludes residence and other fees. Source

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

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