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Cardiff University: Urban and Regional Development

Institution Cardiff University View institution profile
Department School of Geography and Planning
Web www.cardiff.ac.uk
Email enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)29 2087 4455
Study type Taught

Summary

This MSc provides the opportunity to understand socio-economic change in different towns, cities, regions and city-regions globally.

Our MSc Urban and Regional Development programme (partially accredited by the RTPI) is designed for those who want to understand more about urban and regional economic development theory and practice.

The economic development of cities and regions is becoming increasingly important in a global economy characterised by rapid technological change, transforming economies and globalisation. This programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking to meet the challenge of developing competitive, smart, sustainable and inclusive economies.

Our focus is on enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding about the nature and source of this economic change and recognise its uneven impact on different social groups, communities and countries. Drawing on topical theoretical debates about uneven spatial development and the challenges this presents at particular spatial scales, this programme will provide you with the key skills – data analysis, research and problem-solving – required to shape local and regional development through policy and practice innovation.

We also focus on network and consensus building by looking at structures and frameworks for engaging and working across different industries, sectors and organisations – including public, private, third sector and social enterprises.

You’ll gain the critical skills and robust policy understanding to address the practical challenge of designing strategies which will help cities and regions to become more innovative and resilient places in which to live and work.

Accreditations Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

MSc

Cardiff

 

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University  Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations. 

Among great minds 

Cardiff University is ranked 25th in the UK (the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2024) and 186th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). With 90% of our research confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the …

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