Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: PgCert: Distance Learning
This is a course that adapts to your lifestyle – you will study via online learning, using learning materials provided by our University. You will gain a sound understanding of the procedures and methods of town and country planning in the UK, and to some extent Ireland – developing an appreciation of who does what, why and how.
Our course is suitable if you are in a related profession and wish to improve your knowledge as part of your continuing professional development or, if you are a planner – including Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) members – wishing to update your knowledge on core aspects of planning practice, either for your professional development or other reasons such as returning to work.
The award is supported by the RTPI and develops qualified practitioners, who are able to meet the current skills gap in the sector. It also allows European Union planning professionals from outside the UK to qualify for membership to RTPI and to practice in the UK.
To successfully complete the
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: our University’s results for the Architecture, Built Environment and Planning unit, which it entered for the first time, were impressive with 37% of its research being rated world leading or internationally excellent
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; all applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
For fees and funding information please see our website
As one of our graduates you can access a wide range of career options in the planning sector. This will normally include working with local and regional authorities and in the private sector aiding the property sector. Our course team have excellent contacts with industry and there are numerous opportunities for you to network and access prospective employers.
– Planning and Development Advisor
– Planning Consultant
– Real Estate Consultant
The Principles & Practice of Planning
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