Master of Science - Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban
Design
Learn how to apply urban design principles and practices to create sustainable quality spaces and places in urban environments
Spatial planners create and manage sustainable cities and the countryside and help solve urban problems. This course focuses specifically on developing and enhancing knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and practice of urban design to achieve sustainable cities and regions. Students will be able to suggest intervention strategies to improve regeneration of declining places and cities.
Students will also develop their understanding of spatial analysis, statutory planning, property development processes, and sustainability in contemporary cities and sustainable urban design.
Covid-19 is reframing the shape of places. Planning can support that change and help us achieve a sustainable future. Planning expertise will be crucial in managing change in our built and natural environments and for the wellbeing of people.
Post Covid-19, and with growing attention on the climate emergency, our built environment is unlikely to return to its previous form. The role of planning is vital in the creation of 15-minute cities and other strategies for change at both a local and strategic level.
University of Dundee's academic staff have a strong research and practice background in specialist areas. They collaborate with key planning agencies in and around Dundee, meaning students can learn from practitioners through lectures, seminars, and fieldwork. This also means students will have the opportunity to engage with 'live' projects as part of their learning.
Professional accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute
Teaching
University of Dundee teach using a variety of methods, including:
- lectures
- guest speaker seminars
- student-led seminars
Assessment
This course has a mixed approach to assessment including:
- report writing
- essay writing
- oral presentations
- group-work tasks
- professional reflection
- individual research project
The dissertation is an individual investigation and is researched by you in line with your selected specialism. All assessments are 100% coursework with no exams.
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Concepts of Spatial Planning (UP51002)
- Spatial Analysis (UP51003)
- Property Development Processes (UP51005)
- Statutory Planning (UP51007)
- Sustainable Urban Design (UP52001)
- Sustainability in Contemporary Cities (UP52003)
- Dissertation (UP53001)
Careers
for Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design MSc
Students could work in areas such as:
- urban and rural planning
- natural resources and environmental protection
- city regeneration
- renewable energies
- urban design
- urban conservation
- property development
- housing development
- public policy
- environmental impact assessments
- transport
Entry requirements
UK undergraduate degree
An honours degree in Architecture, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or a related subject at lower second class or above Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who explain clearly their motivation for undertaking the relevant MSc, outlining any relevant work experience
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