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Universities United Kingdom Queen's University Belfast Courses PgCert City Planning and Design

PgCert City Planning and Design
at Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

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.

Course Content
Modules:
- Planning for Sustainable Communities
- Comparative Urban Design
- Future Planning Practice
- Spatial Literacy
- Approaches to Development
- Urban Futures
Entry Requirement
Entry to graduate diploma or taught masters programmes at Queen's University Belfast usually requires either a UK upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. For most courses, your major subject or content of your Bachelor degree may also be considered.
UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) : First Division Pass and a minimum final average of 58 - 60% (in the traditional system), or CGPA 5.8 - 7.5 on the 10 point scale; depending on the institution attended and the grading system used.
UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) : Second Division Pass and a minimum final average of 53 - 55% (in the traditional system), or CGPA 5.3 - 6.5 on the 10 point scale; depending on the institution attended and the grading system used.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£23000 per year

Career Prospect

The graduates end up in leading positions in central and local government and as well as in planning consultancies in the private sector. Some of them have gone on to lead significant environmental campaigns such as opposition to fracking; work with NGOs such as Friends of the Earth; and work with communities to make their neighbourhoods better, such as with disadvantaged groups.

Cost Of Studying At Queen's University Belfast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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PgCert City Planning and Design at Queen's University Belfast