MSc City Planning and Design
Academic Year 2020/21
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Programme Title |
MSc City Planning and Design |
Final Award |
Master of Science |
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Programme Code |
EVP-MSC-CP |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100197 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
180 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Town and country planning (2008) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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The Royal Town Planning Institute |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 27-01-20 |
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 10-05-16 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
Programme Specific Regulations Students failing more than 20 CATS points worth of taught modules will not normally be permitted to progress on to the Thesis. |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
To understand the nature, purpose, methods and practice of planning and urban design; this includes knowledge about the political and governance context of urban change management, its impact on individuals and communities, often in a multicultural environment, and the techniques of policy analysis and project–making;
To reflect on the processes of change in the built environment and the relationships between the social, economic, environmental and physical factors associated with the development of the built environment;
To practice key regeneration-related skills, including the ability to manage the regeneration of urban environments, to mediate between competing development interests, to produce strategies, policies and plans and to communicate processes and outcomes;
To practice and strengthen competencies in key skills such as numeracy, literacy, use of ICT, problem solving, team work and aspects of urban design;
To demonstrate awareness of the value dimension of planning and urban design activity and the ethical responsibilities of those involved in regeneration and mediation;
To undertake a substantial piece of specialist independent research; and
To demonstrate the range of design competencies required 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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Plan, conduct research, and report upon Planning and Development issues. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Assignments, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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Practice the design process as a means of place-making and mediating space. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldwork, workshops and studio sessions. Methods of Assessment Individual and group project work, thesis. |
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Exercise spatial literacy through skills in data visualisation including Photoshop, AuotCAD, Geographical Information Systems, spatial mapping of socio-economic data, data categorisation, design and evaluation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops, seminars, individual project work, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Individual and group project work, thesis. |
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Carry out and critically evaluate property valuation exercises. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars and field trips. Methods of Assessment Essays. |
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Synthesise academic and policy relevant literature when engaged in project applications of planning practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Essays, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Define and articulate problems, identify potential solutions and communicate these in a clear manner. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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Effectively use oral, written and graphic modes of communication that speak to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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Operate as a member of a team in work based situations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Project work (group and individual), field trips. Methods of Assessment Small group project work, oral presentations. |
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Demonstrate independent judgement and personal responsibility, linked to an appreciation for ethical behaviour, when involved in professional City Planning and Design activities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, project work (group and individual), role-play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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Demonstrate the skills required to complete a public consultation, understand and analyse the different and often conflicting perspectives and devise a strategy that mediates between opposing visions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Live project and field work. Methods of Assessment Reports, oral presentations and thesis. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The nature, purpose, methods and practice of urban analysis, designing solutions to urban issues and policy preparation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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Processes of change in the built environment and the relationships between the social, economic, environmental and physical factors associated with the development of the built environment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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The political and governance context of spatial regeneration and its impact on individuals and communities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Essays, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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The value dimension of regeneration activity and the ethical responsibilities of those involved in regeneration. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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Sustainable development issues within the overall context of place making. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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To apply city planning and urban design knowledge and techniques in real, place-specific projects through production of strategies, policies and plans. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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To mediate between competing development interests. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercise, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
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To demonstrate design competency in relation to the analysis of spatial regeneration and the preparation of site-specific regeneration documentation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations, thesis. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Thesis |
EVP7044 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Urban Futures |
EVP7040 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Spatial Literacy |
EVP7039 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Comparative Urban Design |
EVP7038 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Approaches to Development |
EVP7041 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Planning for Sustainable Communities |
EVP7043 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Future Planning Practice |
EVP7042 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesDue to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the structure of this programme of study has altered for academic year 2020-21 and your module choice may run in a different sequence. You should refer to the programme handbook / your School for specific module details or any queries. Students failing more than 20 CATS points worth of taught modules will not normally be permitted to progress on to the Thesis Module.A student who has failed one 20 CATS taught module will normally be allowed to progress to the Thesis Module at the student's risk. If a student fails the Thesis Module on a second attempt, a post-graduate Diploma may be awarded. |
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