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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of City Planning and Urban Design

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14437	Master of City Planning and Urban Design
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Physical Planning, Design and Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	300	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The main purposes of the programme are as follows:

To equip qualifiers with values, knowledge and skills to enable them to engage in continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

To provide South Africa with professionals and researchers who are able to lead in dealing creatively with the developmental, environmental and physical design challenges associated with human settlements.

To provide South Africa with innovators in the disciplines of city planning and urban design.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

As a minimum, the learner will have the equivalent of a three year undergraduate degree in Architectural Studies, and will have proven skills and competence in the design of architectural projects, as well as having some basic literacy and knowledge of settlement planning and landscape architecture concerns and methods. Skills and knowledge with the field of architecture will be such as to have research a level of competence that will allow entry to an Honours level year of study.

A proven ability to write coherently and well in English.

A proven enthusiasm for the field of study, expressed in a motivational essay, as well as in a portfolio of work.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree:
A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.

Honours degree:
BArch or equivalent.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
At least 5 years work experience in the field, backed by a portfolio which demonstrates competence and checkable references from employers.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

(a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)
(i) identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
(ii) Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.
(iii) Organising and managing oneself and ones activities responsibly and effectively.
(iv) Collecting, organising, analysing, critically evaluating and synthesising information.
(v) Communicating effectively using visual, graphic and language skills in both report and oral modes.
(vi) Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
(vii) Demonstrating an ability to think logically.
(viii) Contributing to the full personal development of each learner, and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of the programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;

Managing time efficiently;

Applying design method to engage with complex problems;

Participating as responsible individual in the life of local, national and global communities;

Being culturally, environmentally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts;

Exploring education and career opportunities.

(b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

Values
The Master of City Planning and Urban Design graduate is able to identify, assess, formulate and solve complex spatial planning problems integrally, from first principles based strongly on humanist- and environment-centred values, and is able to propose design solutions thereto.

Knowledge
The master of City Planning and Urban Design graduate is able to:
(i) identify core issues relating to urban and regional development in complex contexts through theoretically- and precedent-derived insights;
(ii) design methods to tackle complex planning and urban design tasks, integrate information from a wide variety of disciplines and direct the energies and activity of multi-disciplinary teams;
(iii) apply design method to create spatial frameworks and site layouts which integrate spatial, environmental, social, economic, cultural and institutional insights at a variety of scales;
(iv) synthesise three dimensional urban design and schematic architectural design proposals at a variety of scales;
(v) draft public policy in arenas relating to urban planning and design;
(vi) design implementational strategies for complex land development projects;
(vii) engage responsibly and creatively in issues relating to land management and land use rights, based on a sound understanding of relevant legislation;
(viii) brief architects, landscape architects and civil engineers on the overall design framework for specific development projects and building developments;
(ix) engage in the measuring and monitoring of environmental impacts.

Skills
A Master of City Planning and Urban Design has a sound basis of the following skills:

design method;

spatial design;

data analysis and research methods;

graphic presentation;

report-writing;

oral communication to large and small audiences.

(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated

The degree does lead to professional registration.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(a) Does the work of the learner demonstrate an ability to identify and analyse settlement-related problems correctly?

Is the work of the learner rigorous in terms of the use of design method?

Does the work of the learner demonstrate acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy?

(b) Values
Is the work of the learner firmly based on humanist and environmental values?

Knowledge
Does the applied work of the learner reflect a grasp of appropriate fields of theory?

Is the applied work of the learner logically organised in terms of the tenets of design method?

Does the learner's work reflect an understanding of the central spatial principles of settlement organisation?

Does the learner's urban design work adequately synthesise schematic architectural design proposals with urban-scaled design proposals?

Does the applied learner's work reflect understanding of financial, economic, social, political and institutional issues associated with implementation?

Is the learner capable of handing a complex application for a change of use rights?

Is the learner capable of understaking an integrated environmental assessment?

Does the oral, written and graphic presentation of the learner's work reflect competence in the fields of oral and written communication, graphics, design method and statistical methods?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
The exit level outcomes of the MCPUD degree are assessed in various ways. Both summative and formative assessment methods are employed in measuring learner performance. These methods are used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

Summative Assessment
Summative assessment generally takes place in measuring learner performance in non-studio work courses. Typically these include:

essay submissions,

written examinations, and

oral examinations.

Formative Assessment
In the MCPUD degree programme formative assessment is the primary method of measuring learner performance and is typically conducted through studio work examinations.
Studio work examinations incorporate a number of group and individual design exercises executed over the period of study. These examinations, at which external examiners are present, allow for the outcomes and competency of the learner to be assessed in a holistic manner.
In as much as planning competency relies on a synthesis and integration of spatial design, technical skills and understanding of policy dimensions and issues, the studio work examination is an excellent way by which to judge the attainment of learning outcomes. It is a system of assessment that is supported by an in depth feedback, whereby learner performance can be measured holistically.

Capstone Assessment
The final "capstone" assessment of the MCPUD learner is conducted through the examination of the Specialisation Project - a minor dissertation. The specific criteria for assessment in this case include an evaluation of the graduate's overall competence in theory and design application and development.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification provides credits for the related qualifications.
1. Master of City and Regional Planning;
2. Master of Landscape Architecture;
3. Master of Architecture
4. Bachelor of Architecture:
5. Master in Environmental Science;
6. Master of Philosophy
7. Master of Philosophy (Housing Development and Management).

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	University of Cape Town