The European Planning MPlan at Queen's University Belfast offers a comprehensive four-year pathway into professional planning education, with a distinct specialisation in European planning issues. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students interested in the complexities of urban and rural development across diverse cultural and policy landscapes. You will explore contemporary challenges in planning, including health and well-being, climate change, and spatial policy, developing a critical understanding of how planning shapes our built environments and societies. This programme equips you with the foundational knowledge and specialised insights essential for a career in this dynamic field.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over four years, with the first two years sharing core modules with BSc Environmental Planning. Your third year includes fieldwork and a week-long study visit to a European city, offering direct exposure to international planning practices. In your fourth year, you will undertake an independent research project or work-based study at a partner university in Europe, gaining invaluable cross-cultural experience. You will graduate with the skills and international perspective needed for planning roles in the UK, Europe, and beyond.