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Full time | College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire | 15 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

15 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Sustainability

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

The MSc Sustainable Planning is delivered in the Ebenezer Howard School of Planning, reflecting our unique location in the county which houses the world’s first garden cities and our focus on exploring the contemporary planning implications of this placemaking patrimony.

Planning plays a key role to play in improving the condition of life in our towns, cities and rural areas. Towns and cities themselves impact on global sustainability and can play a very influential role in tackling global environmental, social and economic problems.

The breadth of material covered will give you the skills you need in order to meet contemporary sustainability challenges in planning cities and rural areas. The planning system provides one of the most sophisticated mechanisms for regulating environmental change, global environmental, social and economic problems and implementing sustainability principles.

You’ll benefit from a wide range of modules, from Planning Law, Policy and Practice to Sustainable Energy and Urban Design and Conservation. You'll choose between three pathways: MSc Sustainable Planning, MSc Sustainable Planning and Environmental Management and MSc Sustainable Planning and Transport.

This programme offers you opportunities to gain valuable skills in a much needed and fast changing professional area and makes you highly employable in a diverse range of disciplines which will allow you to contribute to the creation of more sustainable urban environments.

Professional Accreditations

The course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). As an accredited planning programme, you’ll benefit from the opportunity to become student members of the RTPI. As a student member of the Institute, you’ll have access to networking events and student resources. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to apply for full professional membership.

Modules

This module is designed to introduce students to the concept of public participation within the planning process. Students will investigate the various ways, statutory and otherwise, planners, developers and other stakeholders must involve public participation and community engagement in various projects. Key skills in handling stakeholders will be developed, along with a range of presentational skills.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,980

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,250

Entry requirements

An honours degree with a minimum classification of second class (2.2) or higher in any subject.

University information

The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to sustainable planning. It offers flexible study options to suit a student’s lifestyle, fantastic links to business, and expert guidance every step of the way. Why choose postgraduate study at Herts? Student Satisfaction: 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (PTES, 2024) and 1st in the East of England for...more