City Planning & Design

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.



Course Details

The PG Cert is designed to allow you to develop real world project management skills through the completion of live design projects for local authority and community sector clients. You will also acquire urban and data analysis skills that you can use to develop strategic regeneration policies and design solutions.

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2023/24). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.



Year 1

Core Modules

Optional Modules

Planning for Sustainable Communities (20 credits)

Comparative Urban Design (20 credits)

Future Planning Practice (20 credits)

Spatial Literacy (20 credits)

Approaches to Development (20 credits)

Urban Futures (20 credits)

Graduate

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a relevant subject.



Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirement but have appropriate acceptable experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Supplementary form to be completed along with application.



The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information.



The deadline for applications is normally 30th June 2024. However, we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal earlier than 30th June deadline. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.



Please note: A deposit will be required to secure a place on this course.

30

1 year (Full Time), 2 years (Part Time)

GradCert Physics (F092) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 2915

nonEU fee per year - € 8535


***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Entry Year: 2024/25

Career Prospects

Introduction

Our graduates end up in leading positions in central and local government and as well as in planning consultancies in the private sector. Some of them have gone on to lead significant environmental campaigns such as opposition to fracking; work with NGOs such as Friends of the Earth; and work with communities to make their neighbourhoods better, such as with disadvantaged groups.



Employment after the Course

Examples of employment: Urban Design and Planning practices, Research institutions, GIS companies, Housing organisations, Community Advocacy Groups, Environmental and Community sector NGOs.



Employment Links

Graduate employers include: Belfast City Council, Department for Infrastructure and other public and private sector planning consultancies.