International Planning Studies

Programme structure

This degree is intended to prepare students for a career as a chartered town planner, as a member of the RTPI.

Part 1a: Understanding Cities, Markets, Institutions and Governance

• Global Cities (20 credits)
• Governance and Markets (10 credits)
• Development Process (10 credits)
• Development Economics (10 credits)

Part 1b: Exploring Reflective Practice

• Professional Practice, Ethics and Management (10 credits)

Part 2: Making a Practical Difference

• Contemporary Planning Systems (10 credits)
• Designing Places (10 credits)
• Spatial Planning Strategies (20 credits) PLUS EITHER
• International Urban Challenges (20 credits) OR
• Asian Cities (20 credits).  This is an international fieldtrip with additional travel and accommodation costs.

 Part 3: Research Experience and Skills (60 credits)

In Part 3, students work in depth on a international spatial planning topic of their own choice (subject to the approval of the Programme Director), pursuing original investigative work through an academic dissertation or practically orientated action project. This work is supported by research methods training, review seminars and the appointment of an academic supervisor for each student.