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Physical Planning (P.Grad.Dip), GradDip

University of Dublin Trinity College, School of Engineering


Disciplines:
  • Civil Engineering, Architecture & Construction
  • Development & Social Policy and Planning
  • Physics
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Quick facts

Country: Ireland Duration: 12 Months
City: Dublin Start Date: October
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Languages: English 
Education Variants:
  • Part Time
Application Deadline: There is no intake for this course in 2009

Programme Description

This is a one-year postgraduate course designed to provide graduate engineers and other suitably qualified graduates with a sound basic knowledge and awareness of the role of all professional bodies involved in planning the physical infrastructure.

In particular this course is suitable for civil engineers in local authorities, planning offices and consultancies, but is open to all those holding other relevant qualifications.

Lectures are normally held on Friday evening and Saturday morning each week throughout the two semesters (September to April).

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Contents

The topics covered include: planning theory and practice; legal aspects and planning legislation; rural and urban planning; economic planning; transportation and land use planning; environmental aspects including environmental impact assessments and studies; geographical information systems; sociology and psychology in planning. Lectures are normally held on Friday evening and Saturday morning each week throughout the three teaching terms.

Requirements

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country. Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test. More information

English language requirements:

  • IELTS: Grade 6.5
  • TOEFL: 230-computer based, 570 paper based
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
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