MSc in Urban Design and Planning

University College Dublin (UCD)

Urban design lies at the interface of architecture and urban planning, with both disciplines contributing complementary but contrasting approaches to urban design theory and practice. The delivery of this master's programme draws on the distinct methodologies, professional perspectives and pedagogies of both urban planning and architectural disciplinary areas within the school. It provides specialist knowledge and skills in urban design theory and practice, urban conservation nature-based solutions, and the relationship between research and design.The programme will enable graduates to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create better places through urban design. Students will also have the opportunity to draw upon the Schools research expertise to place urban design centre stage in tackling a range of pressing environmental and other issues. The programme will appeal to graduates from closely related disciplinary backgrounds wishing to specialise in urban design, including those with qualifications in architecture, landscape architecture, and planning.Applications will also be considered from graduates with other related disciplinary backgrounds e.g. geography, engineering, property economics, surveying where the applicant has a particular interest the specialist area of urban design as opposed to planning more broadly.The UCD School of Architecture, Planning Environmental Policy has an established international track record as a leading research centre in spatial planning. The School is a member of the Association of European Schools of Planning.DURATION:1 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

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