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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Town and Regional Planning 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15897  Master of Town and Regional Planning 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 purpose of this research qualification is to deepen qualified learners' knowledge in particular aspects in town and regional planning and related fields through prescribed course work and to provide them with the competencies to plan, execute and write up scientific research in the urban and regional planning field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    On completion of the qualification learners should be able to demonstrate:
    1. Design and plan scientific research.
    2. Execute scientific research.
    3. Undertake research independently.
    4. Undertake a deepened understanding and knowledge of the theories, philosophies and practice of the specific sub-field in which research.
    5. Make deductions from the research and relate it back to the discipline.
    6. Communicate effectively on a professional level through written and oral means.
    7. Make use of information technology in the various phases of the research processes. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Learners will be assessed on their ability to illustrate the exit level outcomes as stated, the production of a research dissertation and an academic article for publication.

    Integrated assessment:
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Yes, research dissertation and academic article for publication. Assessment in the qualification is based on assessment through a research essay, which aims at assessing learners' ability to plan, structure, conceptualise and execute a scientific research process and report the findings thereof. The assessment also includes an examination by internal and external examiners of core and elective courses. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Architecture, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Landscape Architecture, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Town and Regional Planning, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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 Pretoria 


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