Town Planning MSc

The Town Planning MSc degree at Anglia Ruskin University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the planning system and processes in the UK. The course covers topics such as urban design, transport planning, environmental assessment, and community engagement. Students will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world planning problems and develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to work professionally in the field of town planning.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated planning lab and software packages for spatial analysis and modeling. The course also includes a dissertation or project, which provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem or case study.

Study Town Planning at Anglia Ruskin University - A Leading UK University for Planning Education

Anglia Ruskin University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning programs. The university's location in Cambridge provides access to a wealth of planning-related resources, including the Cambridgeshire Planning Department and the Cambridge Forum for Planning. The university also has a network of industry connections, which can provide students with opportunities for internships, placements, and employment after graduation.

Study with us and youll gain the all-around professional skills required to shape policy and strategy, plan sustainably, negotiate or manage the planning process, and balance competing priorities. We explore the practical, from the technical and environmental aspects of construction to the many legal, political, social, aesthetic, and economic issues youll consider, and reconcile, as a planner. The MSc Town Planning is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and provides two years' free student membership of the institute alongside a route to full Chartered status of the Institute attainable two years after graduation. This paves your way to a successful career in Town Planning.

Normally, entrants will be expected to hold a first degree from an internationally recognized university, at a minimum of lower second-class honors. This first degree must include a business or management module within it. Alternatively, entrants with significant management experience within the logistics industry will be considered. Candidates who do not possess any of these entry criteria, but can demonstrate appropriate relevant experience in a post of management or professional responsibility may be admitted if, in the opinion of the admissions tutor, they are capable of profiting from and contributing to the pathway. Requests for admission with APL (admission with credit) will be managed via standard university procedures.