MSc Sustainable Planning

The Masters in Sustainable Planning from the University of Hertfordshire is a comprehensive course designed to meet the growing global need for highly skilled practitioners in the field of sustainable urban planning. This programme offers an integrated approach to learning, equipping students with the tools and knowledge to address the social, economic and environmental challenges of contemporary planning. Course Content: The course lays a strong foundation in planning, sustainability, environmental legislation and policy, and research methods within a flexible choice of modules. It also includes an individual research project that allows students to explore a topic of their interest in depth.Key Modules: The core modules include 'Sustainable Development and Communities', 'Process and Practice of Sustainable Planning', 'Development Viability', 'Place Shaping and Leadership' and 'Natural Environmental Resources Governance'. Optional modules provide the opportunity to specialize in areas such as 'Water and Environmental Sanitation', 'Neighbourhood Planning' and 'Healthy and Sustainable Places'.Accreditations: This programme is recognized by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing a pathway to full professional accreditation in both institutes.Future Careers: Successful completion of the course can open up opportunities in a wide range of careers related to planning, environmental management, and sustainable development. This includes roles within planning consultancies, transport planning agencies, environmental organizations, national and local government, the housing sector and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.