The purpose of the Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focussed knowledge, skills and values in the field of urban and regional planning, with a focus on the spatial development function; including the sustainable design, regulation and management of the land use systems (and contestations arising there-from), to improve quality of human settlements, communities and economies of urban and regional environments. The programme includes a simulated planning practice through work integrated learning modalities throughout the programme and a minimum of 20 weeks internship/workplace-based learning in a supportive work environment in the third year of study. The diploma is aimed at individuals seeking a career as urban and regional planning technicians in the public, private and civil society sectors.
- English: Level 4
- Mathematics: Level 4 OR Maths Lit: Level 5 OR Technical Maths: Level 5
- Compulsory: Geography OR Economics OR Business Studies OR Tourism: Level 4
