COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA Town and Country Planning course offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for effective planning practice. Core modules cover key areas such as planning, politics, and theory, providing a strong foundation in the principles and frameworks that shape urban and rural development. Students explore the making of place, learning how communities, environments, and infrastructure interact to create functional and attractive spaces. Planning law in practice ensures that graduates understand the legal frameworks governing development, while sustainable places focuses on delivering environmentally and socially responsible projects. Transitioning into practice prepares students for professional work, bridging the gap between academic study and real-world planning challenges. In addition to core modules, students select a specialist option tailored to their interests, such as housing and regeneration, urban design projects, or sustainable infrastructure and mobilities, enabling them to develop expertise in specific planning areas. MA students further undertake a dissertation or major project, allowing them to engage in in-depth research, apply critical thinking, and develop practical solutions to contemporary planning issues. The program emphasizes professional competence, analytical skills, and sustainable development, preparing graduates for careers as planners, urban designers, policy advisors, and leaders in shaping built and natural environments.