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University of Glasgow: City Planning & Real Estate Development
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Social and Political Sciences View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Masters in City Planning & Real Estate Development will prepare you for working either as a planner or real estate surveyor. You will develop an in-depth appreciation of how different stakeholders in the planning and real estate sectors make decisions about future places. Cities lie at the heart of the many challenges human societies face today, including climate change, infrastructure delivery, affordable housing, and social inequality. These challenges ensure that the professions of city planning and real estate development are in high demand around the world.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This programme is accredited by professional industry bodies, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Dual accreditation will significantly enhance your employment prospects in this field.
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The philosophy of the programme is to break down the professional barriers between two built environment disciplines that make better place-based decisions when they work together.
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The skills and knowledge this degree delivers are crucial in our rapidly changing world, particularly in the context of rapid urbanisation and climate change.
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Our students have excellent employment prospects with alumni working in major international planning consultancies, local and national government, and in the third sector.
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These are underpinned by ongoing funded national and international staff projects, and our two substantial research centres, which are a fundamental part of this success: the Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), and the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC).
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Our teaching is strongly engaged in policy and practice. Through our research centres and staff networks we have close links to the Scottish Government, local authorities and other agencies who also contribute to teaching. We also have opportunities to network with professional practice at various points in the year.
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This programme is rooted in place-based learning through tackling complex urban sites across Greater Glasgow. Glasgow as a city is an exciting place to study planning and real estate. It provides a rich lens to understanding how planning and real estate practice engages with urban issues. Glasgow’s economic, social and architectural history provides a fascinating dynamic context to study planning and real estate.
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You will have the opportunity to participate in an optional field trip to London which will provide you with the 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 grassroots projects that focus on community development.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE This programme allows you a greater insight into city planning and real estate. Split into three parts, you gain a grounding on the principles and practice of city planning and real estate, with a major research project or dissertation at the end.
The programme is delivered via a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars, alongside numerous field visits that use the city as an urban laboratory. Courses are assessed through a mix of continuous methods to enable you to develop a suitable balance of planning and real estate development competencies.
Core courses Part 1: Principles Economics of Planning and Development Lab Planning Systems and Procedures Property Law for Real Estate Surveyors Real Estate Markets Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal (10)
Part 2: Practice Applied Built Environment Research Designing Resilient Places Development Appraisal for Real Estate Surveyors Sustainable Spatial Strategies Lab
Part 3: Project Real Estate and Planning Dissertation OR Real Estate and Planning Major Resarch Project
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a relevant social science or humanities subject, for example Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Land Economy, Land Resource Management, Real Estate, Mathematics, Business Studies, Environmental Design, Public Policy, Law, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, or Sociology. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Relevant work experience may also be considered. If your qualification is below 2:1 or in a subject not listed above, you are required to complete a personal statement for entry to this programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a relevant social science or humanities subject, for example Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Land Economy, Land Resource Management, Real Estate, Mathematics, Business Studies, Environmental Design, Public Policy, Law, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, or Sociology. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Relevant work experience may also be considered. If your qualification is below 2:1 or in a subject not listed above, you are required to complete a personal statement for entry to this programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a relevant social science or humanities subject, for example Urban/City/Regional Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Land Economy, Land Resource Management, Real Estate, Mathematics, Business Studies, Environmental Design, Public Policy, Law, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, or Sociology. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Relevant work experience may also be considered. If your qualification is below 2:1 or in a subject not listed above, you are required to complete a personal statement for entry to this programme. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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.
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