Pgcert City Planning And Design

Queen's University Belfast

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1 year

Course duration

8/31/2025

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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. City Planning And Design Highlights 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. Global Opportunities There are fantastic opportunities to work with planning and urban design both locally and globally. Belfast is a city that is developing rapidly and this reflects a wider confidence in urban regeneration and development at a national level. Many recent graduates are working in planning authorities and consultancies throughout the UK and Ireland with others working in the related fields of housing, natural and built heritage and renewable energy. Professional Accreditations This qualification can be upgraded to the MSc City Planning & Design, which is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as a standalone programme.

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Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a relevant subject. Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirement but have appropriate acceptable experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. English Language Requirements: Evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. Taken within the last 2 years. TOEFL iBT - 90 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 17.

1 year - Full time

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Start Date

8/31/2025

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Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, NORTHERN IRELAND, Northern Ireland

About

One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK, Queen’s University Belfast (Queen’s) boasts an impressive track record of continued excellence.
A member of the highly regarded Russell Group, Queen’s is ranked inside the world’s top 180 universities (QS World Rankings 2019) and joint second in the UK for its impressive facilities (Times Higher Education). It is also considered amongst the ten most beautiful universities in the UK and is based in the centre of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland and ranked the number one region in the world to visit by Lonely Planet in 2018.
Queen’s boasts some remarkably impressive alumni including two Nobel Prize winners, Seamus Heaney and David Trimble. It continues to provide exceptional outcomes for its graduates, with its research-based learning leading to over 94% of graduates finding work within six months of leaving.
The university is proud of its standing as an institution open to all, regardless of social class, race or gender. Over 30% of students are from lower socio-economic groups and it is the UK’s leading institution for accessibility. A range of support networks are in place for students to provide the necessary help and advice to assist with their student experience.
Queen’s impressive facilities are the subject of ongoing investment, including the new GBP 50 million McClay Library housing 1.2 million books, computers and the iconic CS Lewis Reading Room, with interior inspired by the author’s work including a hand-carved replica of the wardrobe door from The Chronicles of Narnia.
State-of-the-art fitness facilities include a fitness centre with a 25-metre swimming pool and outdoor 3G pitches. Queen’s also has theatres, restaurants and its own music venue, Mandela Hall.

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