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University of Glasgow: City Planning PgCert

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department School of Social and Political Sciences View department profile
Web www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical
Study type Taught

Summary

This programme aims to help you acquire a broad foundation of knowledge in spatial and city planning, from which more detailed or specialist study can be developed. The aim of the programme is to relate academic thinking and research at the forefront of spatial planning to your own experiences, whether at work or in other endeavours.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME - There is significant input from industry in our teaching programme, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures and seminars. There are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events and recruitment presentations.

  • If you satisfy the progression requirements, this qualification provides an entrance route to the MSc City Planning.

  • You can gain this qualification in a manner that works best with your professional commitments, either through one year of full-time study or on a modular basis over two or more years.

  • An optional field trip to London will provide you with an insight into the complexities of city planning in a World City. Past trips have included visits to The Shard, King’s Cross, Battersea Power Station and a number of grassroot projects that focus on community development.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take three core courses and choose from a range of optional courses. Courses will involve you attending lectures, seminars and tutorials and taking part in projects, labs, field visits and team work exercises. Core courses will provide you with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of spatial planning and how to apply them to particular cases.

Core courses Planning Theory and Values Planning Systems and Procedures Sustainable Spatial Strategies Lab

Optional courses Community Empowerment and Engagement Digital Planning Systems and Tools Global Urban Challenges (10) Place Adaptation and Green Infrastructure Smart Cities and Infrastructure Sustainable Housing Development (10 Credits) Understanding Transport Choices Urban Conservation

CAREER PROSPECTS Career opportunities include positions in local and national government and private-sectors consultancies in spatial planning, development management and regeneration.

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Sciences  links core social science disciplines to deliver high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research. We offer a wide variety of programmes for those interested in the development and impact of economies and societies globally.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Social & Political Sciences is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.

School of Social & Political Sciences rankings and accolades

  • 5th
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