The current student intake achieve a 100% endorsement of university admission requirements in terms of complying with the minimum entry requirement is the NSC with full exemption in Mathematics or full exemption in the following subject combinations and levels of achievement in Table 3 below. The wording of the entry requirements is ambiguous in terms of the additional (optional) compulsory subject. The entry requirements intended that that Mathematics (level 4), English (level 4) and a compulsory additional subject of Geography, History, Life Sciences or Science at level 5 remain the selection requirements.

Students were required to sit for the SATAB Test (the predecessor of the National Benchmark Test) selection test for the purposes of ranking students for the places in November each year. The test is designed to test numeracy and literacy. In addition to the ranking test, prospective students are required to prepare a written motivation in support for their application for the course.

The Department also takes in students through the Recognition of Prior Learning, although this is mainly in the form of subject recognition rather than a whole qualification. This is especially applicable to prospective students who have been working in local authority structures in the town and regional planning field, and have extensive related experience. RPL is assessed by way of a portfolio and written motivation, and follows the DUT Policy and Procedures of RPL.

Requirements
A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
English *first language HG – D : SG – C
Mathematics HG – E : SG – D

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Note:
Drawing I, Planning Design II, Planning I, Survey and Analysis I and Computer Skills are pre-requisite for entry into second year.

Note:
Drawing I, Planning Design II, Planning I, Computer Skills and Survey and Analysis I are pre-requisites for entry into second year. In addition, the student may only carry two subjects into third year.

* C = Compulsory; O = Optional
CA = Continuous Assessment