BSc Planning, Environment and Development
Academic Year 2019/20
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| Programme Title | BSc Planning, Environment and Development | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | EVP-BSC-PD | UCAS Code | K430 | HECoS Code | 100197 | |||||||||
| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme | 3 Academic Year(s) | Total Credits for Programme | 360 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | ||||||||||||||
INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Town and country planning (2008) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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The Royal Town Planning Institute |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-02-19 |
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Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 10-05-16 |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
1. Demonstrate understanding of the scope, potential and complexities of planning issues and problems and evaluate the effectiveness of planning intervention as a form of action within processes of change;
2. Display a critical understanding of the place of values and ethics in planning;
3. Appreciate the political nature of planning and evaluate the broader governance, legal and institutional frameworks and procedures in planning;
4. Display a good understanding of theory and demonstrate the links between theory and practice;
5. Demonstrate a good awareness and understanding of professional working, roles, responsibilities and values;
6. Effectively evaluate, utilise and communicate plan and policy-making methods, processes and strategies in response to social, economic and environmental problems;
7. Recognise the importance of stakeholder involvement in the planning process, in a context in which the diversity of cultures and ideologies are respected;
8. Appreciate the role of design in creating high quality places;
9. Effectively communicate planning information, ideas principles, arguments and proposals through written, graphic, oral and electronic means and demonstrate effectively written teamwork, problem-solving, numeracy, oral and information literacy skills;
10. Recognise the importance of planning specific skills including negotiation, advocacy and interdisciplinary working;
11. Besides having a good general knowledge of planning as a discipline, demonstrate good specialist knowledge in one or more areas of planning activity;
12. Display the range of other competencies required at this level for professional recognition by the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Effectively evaluate, utilise and communicate plan and policy-making methods, processes and strategies in response to social, economic and environmental problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Effectively communicate planning information, ideas principles, arguments and proposals through written, graphic, oral and electronic means. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate understanding of the scope, potential and complexities of planning issues and problems and evaluate the effectiveness of planning intervention as a form of action within processes of change. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
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Appreciate the political nature of planning and evaluate the broader governance, legal and institutional frameworks and procedures in planning. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
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Display a good understanding of theory and demonstrate the links between theory and practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
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Demonstrate a good awareness and understanding of professional working, roles, responsibilities and values. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
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Recognise the importance of stakeholder involvement in the planning process, in a context in which the diversity of cultures and ideologies are respected. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Display the range of other competencies required at this level for professional recognition by the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study visits. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
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Besides having a good general knowledge of planning as a discipline, demonstrate good specialist knowledge in one or more areas of planning activity. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The course also includes dedicated sessions for developing professional and learning skills. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
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Recognise the importance of planning specific skills including negotiation, advocacy and interdisciplinary working. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The course also includes dedicated sessions for developing professional and learning skills. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Appreciate the role of design in creating high quality places. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate effectively written teamwork, problem-solving, numeracy, oral and information literacy skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences that include formal lectures, computer based learning, seminars, project work and field study. Methods of Assessment Combination of formative and summative techniques including individual essays and reports, group project work, unseen examinations, oral presentations, class tests and diary records. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Comparative Planning Studies | EVP3012 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 60% | 40% | 0% | ||
| Infrastructure and Transportation Planning | EVP3013 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | Y | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Independent Research Project | EVP3011 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
| Planning Theory and Society | EVP2013 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 60% | 0% | ||
| Theory and Practice of Development Management | EVP2011 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 75% | 25% | 0% | ||
| Economy and Space | EVP2010 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
| Research Methods and Place | EVP3019 | 3 | 10 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Design Principles in the Built Environment | EVP1011 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 50% | 0% | ||
| Planning and Climate Change | EVP2009 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Urban and Rural Planning | EVP1013 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | ||
| Conservation of the Built Environment 3 | EVP3004 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| The History of Planned Settlement | EVP1012 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
| Planning Skills and GIS | EVP1004 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 75% | 25% | 0% | ||
| Planning Health and Well Being | EVP1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Institutional and Policy Context of Planning Practice | EVP1014 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 60% | 40% | 0% | ||
| Theory and Practice of Spatial Planning Policy | EVP2012 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 60% | 40% | 0% | ||
| Site Layout and Design 2 | EVP2007 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 50% | 0% | ||
| Themes in Spatial Planning | EVP3014 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | Y | YES | 60% | 40% | 0% | ||
| Planning Practice Study Visit | EVP3003 | 3 | 10 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 60% | 0% | ||
| Legal Studies in Planning | EVP3010 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | Y | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | ||
Notes
Co-requisites: EVP2012 and EVP2011.
EVP1001 is a prereq of EVP3010, EVP3013 and EVP3014.