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Programme: MTRP

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Code Faculty Department
12252035 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Department: Town and Regional Planning
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

The Master’s degree [MT&RP] is conferred by virtue of a dissertation as well as related assignments as prescribed by the relevant head of department including an academic article for publication and an examination in the field of the dissertation and/or sections thereof as required by the relevant head of department/supervisor.

The successful completion of a relevant module in research methodology is a prerequisite for approval of the study proposal.

Refer to G30-G41.

Admission requirements

  1. Town and Regional Planning (B TRP) degree of the University of Pretoria or equivalent degree in Town and Regional Planning in a course or programme accredited by (1) the professional council or organisation in the country in which it is offered – the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) in the case of South Africa – or (2) an international planning organisation or institute such as the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or honours-level degree in a field relevant or related to planning (such as architecture, civil engineering, construction, economics, geography, sociology, public management, law or development studies), that is deemed acceptable by the departmental Postgraduate Committee)

    2.  Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

    3.  Evidence of practical experience

Additional requirements

Supplementary undergraduate modules for the MT&RP degree may be prescribed for students who have not obtained a BT&RP degree.

Examinations and pass requirements

The minimum pass mark is 50% in both the dissertation and examination.

 

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains at least 75% in both the examination and dissertation.


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