Course summary
With specialisms in economic development, coastal regeneration and climate change, our Town Planning masters programme will provide you with the understanding, skills and experience to practise as a professional town and country planner or surveyor. You will be equipped to critically evaluate how urban development is regulated to bring about the best social, economic and environmental outcomes through an exploration of the issues which affect the built environment. This course is fully accredited by both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Our delivery is made richer as a result of our direct engagement with the RTPI and the RICS, along with the Town and Country Planning Association and the Royal Geographic Society, as well as agencies, local authorities, the UK government and EU advisory bodies. This courses mixes theory and practice so that you'll learn to think and act both locally and globally and how to apply your knowledge in the real world. The programme promotes critical thinking, community engagement, partnership building and leadership. It is unique for its outstanding location by the sea, the nearby South Downs National Park and a 180-degree catchment area. Each year, we run an optional but recommended international study visit. In the past, this has been to the Netherlands or France.
Modules
Core modules Planning Theory and Practice Policy and Implementation in Town Planning Sustainable Urbanism in Coastal Communities Comparative Practice in Property and Planning Learning Log Masters Research Skills and Dissertation Options* Situate Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Contested Natures and Social Justice Environmental Impact Assessment Case Studies in Environmental Assessment and Management Critical Readings in Spatial Design Environmental Management in Organisations Environmental Policy and Law Sustainable Construction Applications in GIS Environment Placement Module (supported by the Green Growth Platform) Independent Study *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability. People by the end of a river
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Town Planning Institute, Royal
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
Entry requirements
Normally a 2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.
Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT