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Master in Planning
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Development and Society
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,549 - ≈ € 6,320 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Sheffield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 72 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Sheffield Hallam University
This course is for those who have recently left school or college, and mature students who may have been in work for a number of years. You may currently work in the public, private or voluntary sector.
The course is practice-oriented with a strong academic and theoretical basis. You gain a thorough foundation in spatial planning and the opportunity to develop a specialist area. You also develop the communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills needed to work at a professional level.
You study and get the chance to specialise in areas of planning including
* regeneration
* housing
* environmental issues
* conservation
* design
* transport.
You are encouraged to draw on your work experience in completing assignments. The course involves a large amount of project and practice-oriented work, including study visits outside Sheffield.
Our staff have planning expertise in a range of areas and many of them have worked in the public and private sectors, which means they can help provide real projects for you to work on.
Planners are in demand throughout the industry and your career prospects are excellent.
Contents
You can find careers in areas such as
* the private sector
* local authorities
* transport companies
* urban regeneration agencies
* retail and property developers
* environmental agencies
* housing associations and related areas.
Level one core modules
* information and research skills
* neighbourhood renewal
* planning issues and policies
* planning principles and design
* socio-economic context
Level two core modules
* business for the professional
* society, politics and cities
* geographical information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis
* strategic and transport planning
Level two option
* work-based project
Level three core modules
* local planning policy
* planning perspectives
* strategic policy and planning
Level three option * work-based project
Level four core modules * spatial planning project
* urban planning and design
* urban regeneration practice
Level five core modules * consultancy project
* professional management skills
* development control practice and law
* policy review
Level six core modules * international comparisons
* environmental project management
Level six options * business-led regeneration
* social inclusion and cohesion
* community safety
* creative cities
* GIS
* heritage management
* sustainable rural development
* visitor and sustainable tourism management
* landscape planning and restoration
* neighbourhood management
* transport appraisal
* urban design frameworks
Assessment
We assess you on various professional practice reports and case studies. There are work-based modules and you complete a piece of consultancy work with an employer.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above plus one of the following
* 230 tariff points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels. AS levels and key skills may count towards these points.
* A levels - 16 points from two or more A levels
* BTEC - overall pass with six merits at level 3
* GNVQ - advanced with merit plus a minimum of two additional subjects
* Irish Leaving Certificate - standard university entrance requirements
* Scottish Higher - standard university entrance requirements
* Access - pass
* other equivalent qualifications, foundation course or work experience
We welcome applications from people of any age. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience will also be considered.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of at least 6.0.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute.
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