As the majority of the world's population now resides in urban areas, the MSc Redesigning the Post-Industrial City at University College Cork addresses the critical need to envision and implement more sustainable urban futures. This interdisciplinary joint-Masters programme, developed by the European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC) alliance, is designed for students eager to tackle complex challenges in shaping resilient societies and economies. You will explore urban analysis, digital design strategies, and sustainability transformations, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the evolving urban landscape.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over two years, immersing you in a dynamic learning environment that includes coursework in Germany and Belgium, alongside a CityLab excursion to Ireland and an engaged research placement. You will develop expertise in urban sustainability transformations, co-design techniques, and digital storytelling through modules like "RePIC CityLab & Design Research Studio" and "Research Design Studio: Salvaging & Transformations of the Post-Industrial City." You will graduate with a robust portfolio and the skills to pursue careers in urban planning, policy, and design, contributing to the regeneration of post-industrial cities worldwide.