Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module students will have:
1. Gained knowledge of and insight into the planning-related activities of particular organisations;
2. Learned how to apply knowledge gained from academic studies in practical contexts;
3. Developed transferable skills for application in other employment contexts;
4. Understood the core relations between academic, policy and practice contexts.
Indicative Module Content:
The specific content will depend on the nature of the organisation to which each individual student will be assigned but in general terms students are likely to engage in activities that span development management (e.g. validation, applications, appeals); strategic planning (e.g. data collection, analysis, synthesis, policy analysis); and project management. Students will also develop a range of professional skills which may be technical or more personal/professional, such as communication or teamwork skills.