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Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development

The Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development is an introductory graduate-level course in spatial planning and development for cities, regions, towns, rural areas, and neighbourhoods. It has an international flavour and exposes students to the kind of real-world sustainability and environmental challenges that are found in public, private and community settings throughout the world.

Course Outline

The course will be of particular interest to students from developing countries who want to gain a foundation training in Planning and Sustainable Development as well as other international students who have a particular interest in studying in Ireland and have a wider interest in the theory and practice of planning. Students who do not feel able or ready to commit to two years study for the accredited qualification will find that the Course is an excellent way to gain a foundation qualification and fully assess their motivation to progress to the second year of the accredited MPlan Course.

Modules will cover various topics including:

• place-making and design
• community engagement
• spatial planning at various different scales
• environmental awareness
• development in urban areas
• legal and political know-how
• International and global planning issues and processes
• technical competence and an understanding of the realities of sustainable development.

Course Practicalities

This programme is taken on a full time basis over two 12-week teaching terms. Lectures will be scheduled on four to five days per week and there will also be afternoon studio sessions or tutorials each week, all supported by individual study / reading time.

Field Trips

There will be residential and day fieldtrips, both within and outside Ireland, and students will be asked to contribute towards the cost of these.

Assessment

Modules are assessed almost entirely through coursework: essays, designs, field journals, tutorials, team projects, written reflection, individual presentations and individual projects. Around 25% of the modules also have a short written examination at the end of the relevant teaching period, making up 30-40% of the marks available for the module.

Who teaches this course?

The core of this course is taught by the full-time and part-time staff of the UCC Centre for Planning Education and Research (which is a full member of Association of European Schools of Planning) and by other UCC Departments. Additional teaching contributions are made by professional practitioners and guests as required.

Why Choose This Course

The UCC Centre for Planning Education and Research is known for the high quality of its graduates and its broad-based approach to learning. This Diploma is ideal for early- or mid- career students who have a personal or career interest and engagement in this subject area but are not in a position to commit to a full two-year master's programme.

Skills and Careers Information

This Diploma is an ideal postgraduate platform for those of you who wish to build on your primary degree into an applied and relevant subject area. This means that an initial foundation in geography, arts, social science, politics, law, design, humanities, science or other fields can be built on in ways that enable a real contribution to how cities, towns, regions and places can be designed and managed into the future in the interests of society and the common good.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or higher, in arts, social science, architecture, engineering, science, commerce, law, health, or equivalent subject. All applicants must also provide a high standard of personal motivational statement and a sound academic reference.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is €8,900. The Non-EU fee for this course is €19,900.

How To Apply

Applications are accepted through the online application portal. Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include original qualification documents listed on your application, including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC. Any supplementary items requested for your course, if required, should also be uploaded.

• You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held.
• In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.
• Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.
• Please enter the details of a referee who can provide a reference for previous relevant academic performance, qualifications and aptitude.