Colleges and Universities Offering Master in Urban and Regional Planning in South Africa

  • Course Name: Master in Urban and Regional Planning(Urban and Regional Planning)
  • Major Subject: Urban and Regional Planning
  • Course Category: Masters Courses

The Master in Urban and Regional Planning in South Africa offers students a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in the planning, development and management of urban and regional areas. The program equips students with the skills to analyze social, economic and environmental factors and develop sustainable solutions for urban growth. Through a combination of coursework and practical experiences, students gain expertise in urban design, transportation planning, land use management and policy development.

Graduates of this program have a wide range of career opportunities including:
-Urban planner
-Regional planner
-Environmental planner
-Transportation planner
-Housing planner
-Land use analyst
-Community development specialist
-Policy analyst
-Researcher
-GIS analyst
-Real estate developer
-Sustainability consultant
-Non-profit organization planner
-Urban designer
-Government official

Institutions Offering Master in Urban and Regional Planning

  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Specific Admission Requirements:
    • A professional Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Development Planning.
    • A pass mark of 60%.
    • A professional Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, or Engineering, Development Planning, Architecture
    or
    • an Honours degree in one of the following disciplines: Geography, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, Demography.
    • A pass mark of 60%.
    • A professional Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Development Planning, Architecture
    or
    • An Honours degree in one of the following disciplines: Geography, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, Demography.
    • You may be granted admission to the programme through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  




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