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University of Glasgow: Spatial Planning
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social & Political Sciences View department profile |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk/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.
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.
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.
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
- CONTEMPORARY PLANNING SYSTEMS
- GOVERNANCE AND MARKETS
- SPATIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES
Optional courses
- DESIGNING PLACES
- DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
- PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, ETHICS AND MANAGEMENT
Career opportunities include positions in local and national government and private-sectors consultancies in spatial planning, development management and regeneration.
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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.
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