MA Planning Built Environments

The Planning Built Environments MA course at Birmingham City University is a postgraduate program that offers a detailed understanding of the factors influencing the shaping of the built and natural environment. This course is ideal for those with a keen interest in spatial planning and environmental conservation, aiming to develop skills and expertise in the area.Course Content: The course content focuses on sustainability, urban regeneration, and environmental conservation. It also introduces students to planning systems and the necessary procedural and substantive knowledge for practice in the UK and Europe. Along with these, it provides an understanding of research techniques, data collection and analysis methods —equips students with expertise in GIS and other IT applications in spatial planning.Key Modules: Some of the main modules include 'Managing Change in the Built Environment', 'Planning Theory, Context and Communities', 'Project Management', 'Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods', and 'Sustainable Urban Development Policy and Planning'. These modules provide structured learning and engage students in real-world scenarios preparing them for their final major project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).Future Careers: Graduates of this course have found success in a number of roles across public, private and voluntary sectors, including work as planning consultants, transportation planners, urban designers and environmental managers. Many have also continued into research or further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/planning-built-environments-ma-2024-25).