Course descriptionMSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time, up to 60 months on modular basis
This programme will deliver a highly regarded professional education in city and regional planning. It has been developed in close consultation with the relevant professional, policy and business communities and is intended to provide an intensive fast-track entry to a professional career for well-motivated, high-quality postgraduate students.
Content
The programme is divided into three equal parts, with the second part further subdivided.
Part 1: Understanding cities, markets, institutions and governance
* Changing cities and neighbourhoods
* Contemporary government and governance (real estate and planning)
* Development economics and real estate appraisal.
Part 2a: Becoming a reflective and effective practitioner
* Professional practice and ethics
* Strategic management and decision-making.
Part 2b: Making a practical difference
Required courses
* Designing places
* Spatial planning strategies.
Options
* Economic development and employment
* Housing market analysis
* Sustainable housing development
* Urban design policy and practice and either Real estate development or an approved urban design course taught by the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde.
Part 3: Research skills and experience
* Dissertation or major project in real estate or planning (with research methods).
Application
The department operates its own application procedures. Please send your completed application form to the departmental contact above.