Overview

The qualified student of the Master in Urban and Regional planning from University of Johannesburg will be able to:

Evaluate relevant urban planning theory useful in solving planning, development and management practical problems in cities of the developing world.
Comprehend and apply concept of planning design and policy issues in urban and regional planning.
Synthesize fundamental concepts, principles and applications of research methods, process and requirements and be able to complete a dissertation in urban and regional planning.
Understand and research urban information systems and GIS in planning applications to structuring and restructuring urban and regional settlements.
Apply thoughts, philosophies, debates and interpretations to community planning and environmental management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Settlements

Regional Settlements

Environmental Management

Planning Design
Infrastructure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Any holder of a Bachelor Honours Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or any four-year degree in any related field of study will be eligible for admission to study towards the Honours in Urban and Regional Planning

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

The qualified student of the Master in Urban and Regional planning from University of Johannesburg will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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