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Candidates applying for admission at IRDP shall check the IRDP courses and qualifications, the Institute of Rural Development Planning offers numerous courses and programs for the undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Institute of Rural Development Planning IRDP Courses and Qualifications 2022/2023
Every course at IRDP has its own specific entry requirements and fees, therefore in this article, we are going to highlight in detail the IRDP courses offered, fee structure, and entry requirements for the current academic year.
IRDP undergraduate course 2022/2023
The Institute of Rural Development Planning offers various undergraduate courses which range from certificates to diplomas and degrees. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various Undergraduate courses offered by IRDP:
IRDP diploma courses
IRDP certificate courses
IRDP degree courses
- Bachelor Degree in Development Economics – (BDEC)
- Bachelor Degree in Regional Development Planning – (BDR)
- Bachelor Degree in Project Planning and Management – (BDPPM)
- Bachelor Degree in Urban Development and Environmental Management – (BDU)
- Bachelor Degree in Environmental Planning and Management – (BDE)
- Bachelor Degree in Development Finance and Investment Planning – (BDF)
- Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Planning and Management – (BDHRPM)
- Bachelor Degree in Business Planning and Management – (BDBPM)
- Bachelor Degree in Population and Devevelopment Planning – (BDP)
- Bachelor Degree in Planning and Community Devevelopment – (BDPCD)
- Bachelor Degree in Regional Development Planning-LZC – (BDRP-LZC)
IRDP postgraduate courses
The Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) offers admission to various postgraduate courses and programs, IRDP postgraduate courses include masters degrees and PhDs. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various postgraduate programs offered by IRDP:
Post Graduate Programmes
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management – (PGPPM)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Regional Planning – (PGR)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning – (PGE)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Governance and Sustainable Development – (PGGSD)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management – (PGPPM-LZC)
Master Degree Programmes
Programmes/Courses Offered By Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) Campuses and colleges
Some of the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) courses and programmes are offered through its campuses: Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)-Mwanza.
Prospective students looking to pursue studies at IRDP Campuses have to check the Courses and Entry requirements in the listing below;
Programmes Offered at Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)-Mwanza
Certificates Programmes
Diploma Programmes
Bachelor Degree Programmes
The Institute of Rural Development Planning IRDP entry requirements 2022/2023
Candidates seeking admission at the Institute of Rural Development Planning shall understand the IRDP entry requirements for the current academic year. The IRDP Undergraduate Admission Entry Requirements have been elaborated through the TCU admission Guidebook.
Therefore, the IRDP prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz for more details.
Also, the course specific entry requirements are available on the official website of IRDP at: https://oas.irdp.ac.tz/
IRDP undergraduate entry requirements
IRDP Aspiring applicants can check in detail the IRDP degree, diploma, and certificate entry requirements through the table below;
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Degree | Completed A’ Level Studies from 2016 onwards
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies in 2014 and 2015 Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D =1; E = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies before 2014 Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) The prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook PDF prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz For more details. |
| Diploma & Certificate | The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), set the Minimum entry requirement for certificate and diploma programmes to be four passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) excluding passes in religious subjects. However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes
The prospective students are requested to check the NACTE Guidebook pdf that is annually prepared. |
IRDP postgraduate entry requirements
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme
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At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8).
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| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree programme (all types) | a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with adIRDPional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Ph.D. programme (all types) | A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Candidates looking for more details on IRDP postgraduate course-specific entry requirements can Check the TCU Postgraduate Admission guide book for the current academic year or the official IRDP website at: https://oas.irdp.ac.tz/
The Institute of Rural Development Planning IRDP Fee structure 2022/23
Candidates applying for admission at the Institute of Rural Development Planning need to check the IRDP fee structure for the course offered for the current academic year. The Institute of Rural Development Planning fee structures for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants can be found on the official IRDP website. The fee structures vary for every undergraduate and postgraduate course. Click on the fee structures links below to explore more details.
