Diploma in Integrated Urban Planning

The Diploma in Integrated Urban Planning at SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies is a social sciences programme in the Faculty of Planning and Land Management. It is less competitive to enter than many other university programmes. This page covers what the field involves, how hard it is to get a place, and where the qualification can lead.

What integrated urban planning programmes cover

Programmes of this kind usually cover how towns and cities grow, how land is used, and how transport, housing, public spaces and services fit together. You learn to read maps, use planning data, understand local government processes, and think about how development affects communities and the environment. The work is practical: it is about making places better to live in, not just studying them.

How competitive entry is

This diploma is less competitive than many degree programmes. Roughly, if your WASSCE results meet the published requirements, you have a reasonable chance of getting a place. You should still check the exact grades needed and apply early if you are interested.

What you can do afterwards

Most graduates go into planning-related work, often as assistants in local government planning departments, private planning firms, or housing and development agencies. The diploma also provides a route to further study, allowing you to progress to a degree in planning or a related social science field if you meet the entry criteria.