City Planning and Design PgCert
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
In practice, there is a common tension between those developing and interpreting planning policy on the one hand, and the designers of cities on the other. This programme brings these groups together to engage in project-based learning. You will develop planning research, urban analysis and design skills.
This course is unique having been driven by engagement with practice rather than adhering to traditional academic subject areas. The core skills that urban designers and planners need have been clearly defined and form the basis for the course. There are fantastic opportunities to work with planning and urban design both locally and globally.
Belfast is a city that is developing rapidly and this reflects a wider confidence in urban regeneration and development at a national level. Many recent graduates are working in planning authorities and consultancies throughout the UK and Ireland with others working in the related fields of housing, natural and built heritage and renewable energy.
Key highlights
- Brings planning policy makers and city designers together
- Project-based learning grounded in real planning and design practice
- Builds planning research, urban analysis and urban design skills
- Curriculum shaped by practice rather than traditional academic subjects
- Opportunities to work on planning and urban design locally and globally
- Graduates work in planning authorities and consultancies across UK and Ireland
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Town Planner
- Urban Designer
- Planning Consultant
- Housing Officer
- Heritage Officer
- Renewable Energy Planner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,567 (NI/ROI), £3,467 (GB) | International: £7,667
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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