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University College Dublin: Planning, Development & Urban Design

Institution University College Dublin View institution profile
Department UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy
Web www.ucd.ie/global
Email internationalenquiries@ucd.ie
Telephone +353 1 716 8500
Study type Unknown

Summary

The capacity to develop planning and urban design solutions, to analyse them critically and to provide guidance in regard to their implementation is one for which there is a growing demand. Furthermore, urban design lies at the interface of architecture and urban planning, with both disciplines contributing complementary but contrasting approaches to urban design theory and practice. In this context, the MSc Planning, Development & Urban Design has been specifically tailored to enable fully-qualified architects to further develop, build upon and enhance relevant pre-existing professional knowledge, understanding, and skills, to specialise in both spatial planning and urban design.

The programme also draws upon the particular research strengths of the School, providing students with the opportunity to engage with innovative approaches to sustainable and resilient urbanism, exploring emerging challenges surrounding the role of urban design in mitigating or adapting to climate change, in promoting ‘healthy’ cities or neighbourhoods, and the incorporation of ‘nature’ into design (e.g. nature-based solutions) to address habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss.

MSc

Why UCD?

University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. 

Rankings

  • UCD has now moved up to 118th globally overall
  • 49th in Sustainability globally, 1st in Ireland
  • Four subjects ranked in the top-50 globally are Veterinary Science (33), Petroleum Engineering (34), English Language & Literature (41), and Nursing (44).
  • There were nine subjects at UCD also ranked between 51 -100 by QS, these were Agriculture & Forestry; Anatomy and Physiology; Archaeology; History; Library Management; Performing Arts; Philosophy; Social Policy and Administration; and Sports Related Subject

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