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Planning Practice and Research – (M.Sc.)
Cardiff University
Cardiff School of City and Regional Planning
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,112 - ≈ € 16,018 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cardiff University
The principal aims of the course are to:
* Provide a basis for understanding what kinds of objectives planning might be used to pursue, and what methods of intervention might be effective and appropriate in different social and political contexts.
* Develop core planning skills, applicable at a range of spatial scales.
* Develop specialised skills in undertaking, analysing and using research in the planning process.
The course is underpinned by recognition that planning is undertaken in diverse (and sometimes unjust) societies, and that objectives and approaches to planning can be subjects of debate and struggle. The course attempts to provide students with resources to be sensitive to, and be able to form independent judgements on, these ethical, political and professional matters. While its focus is on planning in developed capitalist societies, especially the UK/Europe, its understanding of planning is comparative, and the skills taught are applicable to many planning contexts.
There is a mix of teaching methods and learning environments, including projects for 'real life' clients. There is an expectation that studens will supplement class/workshop sessions by independently exploring library and internet resources.
Available Modules:
The taught component of the course amounts to 120 credits. Full-time students complete this in two semesters, from the end of September to June. Part-time students are taught with full-time students, but study half as many modules at any one time and complete the taught element in two years. Both full-time and part-time students submit a dissertation in September, full-time students one year after enrolling, part-time students two years after enrolling. The dissertation carries 60 credits and is the principal component of the specialist focus of the course.
Special Features:
* Satisfies the academic requirements for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
* Provides skills and knowledge of direct value in the planning office in public, private and voluntary sectors, including resarch skills.
* Supports the development of analytical abilities which are used to provide insight into the nature and purpose of planning.
Contents
The course has a two-part structure structure. In the first part, there are 120 credits of taught modules . On successfully completing the taught modules , a student progresses to the research-based dissertation (weighted at 60 credits)
There are approximately 14 hours of contact time per week on the full time mode of study; and 7 hours on the part-time
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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A First or Second class UK Honours degree in an appropriate subject is usually required. The course is suitable for graduates in subjects such as economics, geography, architecture, sociology, engineering, politics and history.
Applications from candidates with good degrees in other disciplines and/or mature students with a relevant professional background are also welcome. If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your background, please contact the School to discuss it. The course is specifically aimed at those wishing to gain a qualification in planning.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS/TOEFL exams, obtaining a minimum score of IELTS band 7.0 and equivalent in TOEFL.
Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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