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City Planning and Design Higher Level Apprenticeship, MSc, Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

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About City Planning and Design Higher Level Apprenticeship, MSc - at Queen's University Belfast

In a world facing environmental, social and economic challenges, how we manage changes to our natural and built environments will be crucial for our future. In our urbanised world, how we design and plan our cities impacts our environmental sustainability, health and even happiness. This programme will equip you with the skills to be part of making progressive changes in your place. In practice, there is a common tension between those developing and interpreting planning policy on the one hand, and the designers of cities on the other. This programme brings these groups together to engage in project-based learning. You will develop planning research, urban analysis and design skills before deciding whether to complete an urban design thesis or dissertation. Both of these options can be completed as work-based studies with opportunities for summer placements. Please note: This course is subject to renewal approval by the Department for the Economy. ABOUT YOU The HLA is a work / study programme so you will already be in employment, or have a firm offer of employment from a company in a planning-related sector which supports your application. Related sectors include: community development, environmental, housing, architecture, landscape architecture, renewable energy, built heritage, legal, development and construction. You will have a keen interest in planning, urbanism and placemaking. You may already have experience of working in the field - hands on experience is not necessary for starting the course, but it can be useful. This course is unique having been driven by engagement with practice rather than adhering to traditional academic subject areas. The core skills that urban designers and planners need have been clearly defined and form the basis for the course.

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