MSc Programs in Urban Planning in United Kingdom 2022

Gain specialist knowledge in the regeneration of cities with this accredited master's -

Future Urbanism explores, defines and designs the nature of 21st-century urbanism. Reimagining the idea of the urban in a digitally infused, spatially attenuated age facing a climate emergency. An innovative MSc addressing key global issues of urbanisation and sustainability. Cities have a 6000-year history and by 2050 68% of the world’s population will be urban. The course supports employment pathways by developing knowledge and understanding of professions and related procedures, industries and organisations in the contemporary setting of the future city, architecture and landscape design. MSc Future Urbanism connects with a range of different external organisations and provides the key core skills required to become a chartered Landscape Architect (with specified pre-requisite qualifications) or an advanced practitioner in the area. -

In practice, there is a common tension between those developing and interpreting planning policy on the one hand, and the designers of cities on the other. This programme brings these groups together to engage in project-based learning. You will develop planning research, urban analysis and design skills before deciding whether to complete an urban design thesis or dissertation. Both of these options can be completed as work-based studies with opportunities for summer placements. -