MSc Spatial Planning and Development

The Spatial Planning and Development MSc course offered by Cardiff University is a full-time, one-year program that seeks to give students an in-depth understanding of spatial planning from the perspective of the UK and European spatial, environmental, and regional policies. It aims to teach how these policies are implemented in societies and how they can help localities and regions evolve.Course Content: The course is divided into two parts. In the first, students study a series of taught modules worth a total of 120 credits. The second part requires students to submit a dissertation worth 60 credits, in which they conduct an individual research project. The course is designed to encourage interactive teaching and learning. Methods include structured lectures, seminar discussions, practical workshops, fieldwork, and visits. Key Modules: Key modules cover a broad range of topics within the field of spatial planning, including dynamics of home and place, engagement, participation, and community, planning nations, regions, and cities, planning for sustainability, project work in planning, research methods, and the final dissertation.Accreditations: This program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Future Careers: Graduates from this course may work in professional practice, entering consultancy or the public sector. The program is also an ideal preparation for further research work at PhD level should students wish to continue their education.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.