Masters in Spatial Planning and Development (full and part-time)

The MSc Development Planning course offered by Henley Business School at the University of Reading, UK is designed to provide a broad understanding of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning in developing countries. This course includes the theoretical context of planning and a focus on local case studies to emphasise the practical challenges of planning in the Global South. The course offers a mix of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, case studies and individual and group projects.Course Content: The course content covers topics including infrastructure and city planning, urban design in the Global South, urban theory and international development policy, research methods in the built environment, risk governance and resilience, and cities, housing and health. Accreditations: The MSc Development Planning is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).Future Careers: Upon graduation, students often find employment within local or international planning and policy bodies, consultancy firms, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), voluntary sector organisations or academia. The acquired skills and knowledge prepare students to take on responsibility within these organisations and contribute to the sustainable development of human settlements. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.