Programme Summary

The programme aimed at meeting the urban and regional development needs. It prepares students deal effectively with opportunities and challenges present at local and national level, and beyond. Students acquire knowledge and skills in spatial planning and design, transport planning and network analysis, urban and regional development and management strategies, climate change adaptation, planning law, research, project design and implementation, and spatial analysis through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing.

Admission Criteria Requirements

The selection is based upon consideration of individual academic achievement. 

Normal Entry

• Candidates must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE), “O” Level, IGCSE, or GCE with 6 credits including Geography, English and Mathematics.

Mature Entry

• Minimum of 4 credits at MSCE, ‘O’ Level, IGCSE, or GCE or equivalent including Geography, English and Mathematics
• Relevant Diploma in Physical Planning/Land Administration or any other related programme. 

Career Prospects

Spatial/Urban/Town/Regional planner, GIS expert, Environmental planner, Urban and site designer, Academia researcher/consultant, Project planning and management expert.