School of Real Estate and Planning, University of Reading, UK
Deadline: 30 August 2012 for 2012 entry
Description:
A unique new postgraduate programme with an international outlook, interdisciplinary content and a focus on industry, aimed at preparing students for a variety of roles in urban planning and management in the global South.
Contact information:
Dr Angelique Chettiparamb, the admissions tutor for this course, by email: a.chettiparambilrajan@reading.ac.uk or telephone: +44-(0)118-3784258
Alternatively, visit the course website: http://www.henley.reading.ac.uk/REP/Postgraduatetaught/planning/rep-MScIPSUM.aspx
Additional information:
This new programme in International Planning and Sustainable Urban Management offers a wide range of core and option modules from planning, real estate, development studies, economics and geography which are complemented by a critical interdisciplinary study project on a topic of interest to the student. MSc students also undertake an exciting international work placement during the summer.
The MSc course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Students are also able to work towards a non-accredited PG Cert (7 months) or a PG Diploma (10 months) through full-time study.
A limited number of fee-reducing bursaries are available, please contact the admissions tutor for further details.
Entry requirements are a good first degree in any cognate discipline or relevant work experience (minimum of 2 years) assessed as adequate by the University and, if required, an IELTS score of 7.00 with no component being less than 6.5.