The Planning, Environment and Development Bachelors Degree at Queen's University Belfast is designed for aspiring professionals ready to shape the future of our built environments and communities. You will explore the complex interplay of economic, social, political, and ethical dimensions that underpin effective planning practice and development management. This degree is ideal if you are passionate about addressing contemporary urban and rural challenges, from sustainable development and climate change adaptation to housing and infrastructure, and seek a comprehensive understanding of how planning operates globally.
This full-time, on-campus program spans three years, immersing you in the practical and theoretical aspects of planning. You will develop essential skills in areas like spatial planning policy, development control, and the use of specialist software such as GIS, through engaging projects and a week-long field study to a European city. Your final year culminates in an independent research project, allowing you to delve deeply into a specific area of interest. You will graduate with the accredited professional skills to pursue diverse careers in planning practice, development management, and related fields worldwide.