Develop the skills needed to influence and create resilient and sustainable relationships between lands and cities. Harness practices of smart growth, understand planetary boundaries and opportunities for justice and equity.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.
We will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. In particular, we welcome applications from professionals with experience (e.g. working in companies, government, or third sector organisations) designing or implementing projects, programmes, or policies that aim to diminish inequalities.
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You must take these courses
Ethical Data Futures (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2
EFIE11027
10 credits
Knowledge Integration and Project Planning: Sustainable Lands and Cities (fusion on-site)
Must be passed and taken during Full Year
EFIE11203
20 credits
Futures Project: Sustainable Lands and Cities (fusion on-site)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
EFIE11211
40 credits
Envisioning Sustainable Lands and Cities (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1
EFIE11404
20 credits
Evaluating Sustainable Lands and Cities (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2
EFIE11406
20 credits
Futures Methods (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1
EFIE11410
10 credits
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