The Master of Regional & Urban Planning (T399) at University College Dublin equips you to address the critical challenges of environmental quality, economic vitality, and social equity in our rapidly growing and changing world. As a postgraduate student, you will delve into the complex administrative, legal, and policy frameworks that govern spatial planning, understanding the social, political, economic, and environmental forces shaping our built environment. This programme is ideal if you seek to develop the conceptual knowledge and practical skills essential for navigating contemporary planning issues, from climate change adaptation to sustainable development.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over one year, engaging with core modules in Planning Studio, Methods, Skills & Techniques, and Institutions & Governance, alongside options in areas like Advanced GIS, Sustainable Cities, or Rural & Landscape Planning. Your learning experience will be hands-on, culminating in either a substantial Thesis, a Practice Based Project, or an Internship, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. You will graduate with the expertise to pursue professional planning careers, contributing to the creation of resilient and thriving communities.