都柏林大學(xué)

Why is this course for me?

If you are interested in both the built and natural environment, and how human actions a?ect the environment, a degree in City Planning & Environmental Policy o?ers you a unique opportunity to further your interests. The degree integrates subjects that will deepen and broaden your understanding of environmental, social and economic issues, and sets these in a practical policy context. A degree in City Planning & Environmental Policy provides you with strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to think critically about development and environmental issues. This degree provides the ?rst steps to pursuing a career as a professional planner, urban designer or environmental policy expert.

Key Fact: This course is recognised by both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Irish Planning Institute (IPI).

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

The ?nal step towards your career as a planner is to complete a one-year specialist Master’s in Planning in UCD: the Master of Regional & Urban Planning, the MSc in Urban Design and Planning or the MSc in Environmental Policy. This will ensure you gain the necessary professional accreditations, including that of the Irish Planning Institute and the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Graduates ?nd employment in:

Government and local authorities
Planning and environmental consultancies
Local and regional development organisations
Private companies (marketing/location/real estate/ infrastructure)
Non-governmental organisations (environmental/heritage/international development)

What Will I Study

The degree in City Planning & Environmental Policy includes modules in:

First Year

Introduction to Spatial Planning
Environmental Change & Policy
History of City Planning
Urban Design
Making the Irish Landscape
Inequality & Social Justice in Irish Society

Second Year

Local & Community Planning
Community Development and Planning
Geographical Information Systems
Smart Cities
Urban & Regional Economics

Third Year

Housing Policy
Neighbourhood & Homes
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Socio-spatial Dynamics

The modules are delivered in a variety of formats, including lectures, labs and studios. They comprise individual and team-based work and assessment, as well as end-of-semester examinations.