The University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Housing
Durban, South Africa
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 18,300 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
At the 1st-year level, students are introduced to theoretical, conceptual, and technical aspects of housing. The programme recommends selected electives for students to supplement their foundation in their Bachelor’s Degree of Social Science in Housing in the fields of Community Development and Economics.
At 2nd year level, which builds on the first year, students take on intermediary dimensions of the housing studies. During this phase, students begin to go into depth about what housing is about as both a process and a production of a field of study. There is a continued focus on developing technical skills and academic skills, project planning, development theories, and academic skills of critical enquiry and articulation of ideas.
At the 3rd-year level, students are then introduced to advanced housing concepts and theories. They are consolidated in housing as an academic discourse, and they are taught critical research techniques in the housing sector. There is advanced engagement with key policy and implementation issues from both technical and social perspectives
At 1st year level, students are introduced to theoretical, conceptual and technical aspects of housing. The programme recommends selected electives for students to
supplement their foundation into their Bachelor Degree of Social Science in Housing from fields of Community Development and Economics.
At 2nd year level, which is building up from the first year, students take on intermediary dimensions of housing studies. During this phase, students begin to go into depth of what housing is about as both a process and a produce a field of study. There is a continued focus on developing technical and academic skills, project planning, development theories and academic skills of critical enquiry and articulation of ideas.
At 3rd year level students are then introduced into advanced housing concepts and theories. They are consolidated to housing as an academic discourse and they are taught critical research techniques the housing sector. There is advanced engagement with key policy and implementation issues from both technical and social perspectives.
After completion of this degree, our housing graduates usually choose to pursue further studies by enrolling for a master's programme within the Discipline or a Master of Town & Regional planning. Career opportunities include working for:
- Government departments (National, Provincial and Local)
- Non-governmental sector
- Private sector (Property Developers, Banks, Project Management Companies, etc.)
- International development sector
- Research and academic institutions