Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master in Urban and Regional Planning (Development Planning) is a program that responds to the broadening of traditional forms of planning. This expansion includes a stronger emphasis on economic development and a greater focus on the coordination of planning undertaken by different agencies, government departments, and local councils.

Program Structure

In contrast to the MTRP, students in this program do not take courses in local level physical planning. Instead, they take more courses in development issues and economic development. This course is run jointly with the School of Development Studies.

Key Features

• The program has a stronger economic development emphasis.
• There is a greater focus on the coordination of planning undertaken by different agencies, government departments, and local councils.
  • This includes planning at various levels, from local to regional.
• The program is run jointly with the School of Development Studies, offering a comprehensive approach to development planning.
• The curriculum excludes local level physical planning courses, focusing instead on:
  • Development issues
  • Economic development