Courses required to become a Development Practitioner in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Development Practitioner in South Africa, offered at Foundation for Professional Development, University of Mpumalanga and University of Pretoria, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 8 courses across 6 South African institutions (5 public universities and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Development Practitioner: 1 Certificate, 1 Postgraduate Diploma, 5 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Humanities & Social Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Development Practitioner in South Africa

The 5 public universities and 1 private institution listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Development Practitioner. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Development Practitioners (5)

6 courses across 5 universities lead toward a career as a Development Practitioner, including the Bachelor of Development Studies and Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Development Practitioners (1)

2 courses across 1 private colleges lead toward a career as a Development Practitioner, including the Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation and Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Development Practitioner

8 courses

Universities (6)

University of Mpumalanga logo

Bachelor of Development Studies

UMP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 Year
Minimum Admission Point Sco…
University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 30+
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies

UNISA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out)
APS 20+
University of the Witwatersrand logo

Bachelor of Arts (General)

Wits · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 36+
University of Venda logo

Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC 30

Private Colleges (2)

Foundation for Professional Development logo

Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation

FPD · Certificate · 18 months (nine 8-week modules)
See requirements
Foundation for Professional Development logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

FPD · Postgraduate Diploma · 2 years, 10 modules of 8 weeks each
See requirements