Urban Design and Climate Resilience

Key programme benefits to future students



As a student, you will be an active learner, working in collaboration with your classmates on projects driven by real-world challenges.



The curriculum is informed by research and practice that is at the forefront of addressing the societal and environmental issues of today and of our future.



This is delivered on campus, with optional work placement in semester 4. Site and field visits will take place throughout the programme.



Key Fact:

The School of Architecture and Product Design in Limerick has spent the past three years collaborating with the School of Architecture in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on the country’s rebuilding programme.

Autumn Modules

Design Studio 1 – Urban | Ecologies for Design | History and Theory of Urban Design | Sponge City Principles



* Electives (choose one):

Note: not all listed below are on offer each year

Culture Place Environment (Graduate Elective) | Design Philosophy (Graduate Elective) | Digital Media and Representation (Graduate Elective) | Digital Technology (Graduate Elective) | Engineering Research (Graduate Elective) | Experimental Construction (Graduate Elective) | Urban Design (Graduate Elective) | Utopian Studies (Graduate Elective) | Writing Place



Spring Modules

Design Studio III - Landscape/Rural/Urban | Climate Justice | Urban Science: Heat Islands, Energy Modelling, Carbon Modelling | Climate



Year 2



Autumn Modules

Design Studio II - Rural/Regional/Urban | Designing Policies (Town Planning) | Sustainable Infrastructure: Transport and travel | * Elective Module



Spring Modules

Urban Design and Climate Resilience Thesis/ Placement | Urban Design and Climate Resilience Dissertation Thesis

General Entry Requirements Taught Master’s Programmes:

Applicants for a Masters programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements* of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.

Specific Programme Entry Requirements for Masters of Science in Urban Design and Climate Resilience:

A first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a related subject such as architecture, design, art, geography, environmental science, planning, ecology, horticulture, landscape, civil engineering or other degree which evidences content relevant to the MUDCR programme. We also welcome applicants who do not meet these academic entry requirements.



To apply to this programme, you should have a strong interest in Urban Design and Climate Resilience, and must show creative aptitude, skills and potential.



You must submit a portfolio of recent work as part of your application, to include the following three components:



• A CV (maximum of three A4 pages).



• A personal statement of 300 words addressing the following points:

1. Describe your interest in Urban Design and Climate Resilience?

2. What of your previous experiences (academic, professional and self-directed) has led you to Urban Design?



• A sample of your creative work. This should be sourced from your own work produced during a relevant first degree, relevant professional experience, or through extra-curricular activities or self-led projects. The work displayed in your portfolio should:

1. Demonstrate creative skills and your ability to visually represent your ideas.

2. Display design and/or socio-environmental work that clearly links to urban design and architectural concerns.

3. Communicate your work through clear visuals and writing.



The following guidelines will help the curation of your creative work.

2 Years Full Time Blended

Autumn

Graduate careers

Currently, many Local Authorities in Ireland struggle to fill Town Planner positions due to a significant gap between the number of graduates and the rising demand for planning professionals. The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has urged the government to align planning reforms with the National Climate Objective.