Overview

About the program

The Urban and Regional Planning program at University of Johannesburg is designed for those who intend to become professional town planners and who possess a good matric foundation or qualification. The programme will ensure that graduates are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to compete with their colleagues in the profession and in allied professions as they work in tandem towards shaping the growth and development of the built environment.

Careers

The allocation and spatial organisation of land uses
To ensure coordinated and harmonious development

To create successful and sustainable human settlements.

Programme Structure

Courses

Community Planning & Environmental Management
Planning Design and Policy
Urban Information Systems
Land, Infrastructure and Transport Planning
Research Methodology and Research Report
Urban Planning Theory & Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Transport Management Environmental Management Urban Planning View 4 other Bachelors in Transport Management in South Africa

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application form with supporting documents
Final School results
Valid Passport or Identity Document or Birth Certificate
Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any Language other than English)
Provide proof of a non - refundable Application Fee R200.00
Provide proof of the English Proficiency where English was not used as a medium of learning and teaching (the University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS at an overall score of 6 and TOEFL at an average score of 80–104 for Undergraduate programmes)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56526 ZAR / year

≈ 56526 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

56526 ZAR / year

≈ 56526 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R56 525.84 - R69 883.26

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.

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Overview

About the program

Careers

Programme Structure

Courses

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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