Urban Planning and Resilience - MSc

Our RTPI-accredited Urban Planning and Resilience gives you the academic and professional core knowledge, understanding, skills and experience required to practice professionally as an urban planner and help cities address and find solutions for 21st-century challenges.The programme provides a challenging, exciting and dynamic learning experience. Building on your existing experiences and background knowledge, the programme is fully accredited by the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) and will give you ability to transform your experience and knowledge into professional accreditation and a successful career in planning.During your studies, you develop an understanding of the planning profession with reference to how people and places interact. You take into account the unique needs and characteristics of different places and people through working with city teams in Canterbury and beyond.You develop a range of problem solving, interpersonal and teamwork skills across the modules which complement the theory and enhance its application in practice. We develop your ability to work effectively within business, social and neighbourhood forums.

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent). All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.