Department established in the early 1970s at the former Cape Technikon for the training of town planning technicians.
Offers the following programmes:
- National Diploma (3 years full-time)
- Bachelor of Technology (1 yr full-time & 2 yrs part-time)
- Masters of of Technology (2 years full-time)
Tel 021 440 2258
THE PLANNING CURRICULUM NEXUS
The department's planning curriculum is centred around four major elements: Space, Society, Theory and Practice. Where these four elements meet is where the focus areas are for respective programmes. All the department's programmes aims to address the said elements as adequately as possible.
National Diploma (ND: TRP)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
Home Language: 4 (50%-59%)
First Additional Language: 4 (50%-59%)
Afrikaans or English: 4 (50%-59%)
Mathematics: 4 (50%-59%)
Mathematical Literacy: 5 (60%-69%)
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS
Geography: 4 (50%-59%)
Business Studies or Economics 4 (50%-59%)
Tourism 4 (50%-59%)
Admission is subject to a selection procedure, details of which will be supplied on application.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
(Total number of subjects to obtain the National Diploma: 16)
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Planning I (Module A): Urbanisation Planning I (Module B): Settlement Planning
Planning and Society I Planning Design II
Planning Graphics I Planning Research and Analysis I
Environmental Studies I Infrastructure and Services Planning I
Communication Skills I Communication Skills I
Computer Skills I (Module 2) Computer Skills I (Module 1): CAD
SECOND YEAR
Planning Practice and Project Work: (42 weeks of Experiential Learning).
During the year of experiential training, the student must as far as practically possible, be exposed to the following work categories: Graphic Communication, Planning Surveys and Planning.
The student is also required to submit the following outputs:
— Logbook
— Organisational Development Report
— Diary (Reflecting on her/his practice)
— Urban Infill Project
— Presentation on Urban Infill Project
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Planning Design Studio III Planning Design Studio III
Legal Principles I Planning Law II
Advanced CAD III Geographic Information Systems III
Development Planning III: Development Planning III:
(Module 1) Real Estate Development III (Module 2) Housing Development
and Policy Studies III
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Town and Regional Planning
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission requirements to the course are as follows:
— A National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning (or an equivalent qualification) with an average of 60% in the final year of the National Diploma.
— Two years’ appropriate industry-related experience will be recommended.
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Planning Design IV (Planning Theory) Planning Design IV (Package of Plans)
Environmental Studies IV Environmental Studies IV
City and Regional Planning IV City and Regional Planning IV
Management IV Management IV
Module 1: Project Management Module 2: Urban Development Management
Community Studies IV Geographic Information Systems IV
Magister Technologiae in Town and Regional Planning
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The Master of Technology is a two year full-time course. The course is aimed to:
— equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct research in Town and Regional Planning, and
— contribute to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.
۩ The research problem, it’s justification, process and outcome are reported in a thesis.
۩ This research-based qualification allows for more innovative interventions within the profession, and also opens up broader applications across disciplines.
