University of Sheffield · Full-time
Urban Design and Planning
Gain specialist skills and understanding of urban design and planning, engage with critical challenges facing cities internationally and prepare for a dynamic career as a chartered planner specialising in urban design in the UK and beyond. Course description S…
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School of Geography and Planning · Architecture, building and planning
Gain specialist skills and understanding of urban design and planning, engage with critical challenges facing cities internationally and prepare for a dynamic career as a chartered planner specialising in urban design in the UK and beyond. Course description Study a course fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) designed to prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding career in urban design and planning in either the public or private sector. Our MSc explores the critical role of urban design and planning in solving global challenges and includes opportunities to engage in design, planning and development issues faced internationally. The course will equip you with specialist knowledge and understanding of the relationship between design and planning in contemporary cities. You'll learn from and engage with academic staff across the school who are at the forefront of their fields internationally, alongside leading practitioners. The MSc helps you develop as both an urban design professional and/or a planning practitioner. You will explore multiple aspects of both specialisms. You'll develop practical skills and knowledge of both applied urban design and planning through exposure to state-of-the-art technologies, including virtual reality and augmented reality and training in professional software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD. Study a course fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) designed to prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding career in urban design and planning in either the public or private sector. Our MSc explores the critical role of urban design and planning in solving global challenges and includes opportunities to engage in design, planning and development issues faced internationally. The course will equip you with specialist knowledge and understanding of the relationship between design and planning in contemporary cities. You'll learn from and engage with academic staff across the school who are at the forefront of their fields internationally, alongside leading practitioners. The MSc helps you develop as both an urban design professional and/or a planning practitioner. You will explore multiple aspects of both specialisms. You'll develop practical skills and knowledge of both applied urban design and planning through exposure to state-of-the-art technologies, including virtual reality and augmented reality and training in professional software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD. Accreditation This MSc conversion programme is recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as an accredited qualification, allowing those who complete the programme to progress via the licentiate pathway towards chartered membership of the RTPI. By completing an accredited programme you will benefit from full eligibility to become a chartered planning professional – opening up a wide range of future career opportunities. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
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Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Pathway programme for international students If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
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