Deciding where a road runs and where houses should be built is the task of Urban and Regional Planners. They perform land appraisals and planning surveys, and analyse and present data by using maps, graphs, diagrams and sketches.
If you want to make an impact on how the cities of the world are organised, then a career in Urban and Regional Planning is right up your alley. YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are well-organised, enjoy working with data, maps and graphs, and have an interest in the development and growth of cities
District Six Campus
Three years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English Home Language or First Additional Language (4)
• Other Home Language or First Additional Language (4)
• Mathematics (4); or Mathematical Literacy (5); or Technical Mathematics (5)
Compulsory:
• Economics (4); or Business Studies (4); or Geography (4); or Tourism (4)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 28 with Mathematics or 30 with Mathematical Literacy on the APS.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR SUBJECTS
First year
• Communication Skills 1
• Environmental Studies 1
• Planning Design 1
• Information Systems 1
• Planning & Society 1
• Infrastructure & Services Planning 1
• Urbanisation
• Urban and Regional Planning Theory 1
Second year
• Legal Principles 2
• Planning Law
• Planning & the Economy
• Environmental Planning 2
• Spatial Design 2: Theory & Studio
• Information Systems 2
• Real Estate Development 2
• Housing Development & Policy Studies 2
• Transport Planning 2
• Planning Research 2
Third year
• Planning Practice 3
• Planning Project 3
• Planning Theory 3
• Planning Specialisation 3
Your on-the-job training
You are required to complete a minimum of six months’ training in industry.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
