The programme seeks to instil values in graduates that are appropriate to a career in urban design and planning, specifically: a critical, reflective and intellectually confident approach to learning, research and practice; self-motivation; an appreciation of evidence-based solutions and social equity in decision-making; respect for the contrasting and complementary contributions of other specialist areas, professions and the role of the wider public; and a recognition of how these values impact upon practice and upon wider society. While the programme will be of interest primarily to graduates from planning, architecture, landscape architecture backgrounds, it is also aimed at those from other related disciplinary backgrounds wishing to specialise in urban design and planning. It aims to train, mentor and support graduates in developing core, transferable and specialist skills and knowledge in urban design, conservation and sustainable and resilient urbanism, as well as social science research methods applied to the built environment, and will enable graduates to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create better places through urban design. While interactive lectures and seminars introduce students to key concepts, theory and approaches in urban design and planning, design labs provide experience of working with other disciplines to solve complex urban design problems within the wider context of urban planning. Teaching, learning and assessment approaches include debates and discussions, presentations, case studies, graphic communication, as well as group project work.

1 - Demonstrate knowledge of urban design activity within the context of political, institutional, and legal frameworks, and understand its wider physical, environmental, economic, social, and cultural context, and its relationship with spatial planning in contributing to sustainable urban development.
2 - Demonstrate an appreciation of multidisciplinary research in urban design, planning, environmental policy, and related fields, exhibit skills as autonomous researchers, and recognize the value of research in enhancing urban design policy and practice.
3 - Demonstrate an advanced ability to apply concepts, theory and research skills to generate integrated and evidence-based responses to urban design and planning challenges, including those associated with environmental risks and urban resilience.
4 - Demonstrate personal and time management skills, and the ability to work effectively both on their own and as part of a team in a multidisciplinary context.
5 - Demonstrate effective research, analytical, evaluative and design skills, and the ability to rigorously formulate and propose robust evidence-based strategies and solutions in response to urban design problems at a range of urban spatial scales.
6 - Effectively and fluently communicate concepts, knowledge, conclusions and arguments through verbal, written and advanced graphic means, to peers, specialist and non-specialist audiences within a multidisciplinary environment.
7 - Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges, responsibilities and diverse consequences of design and development decisions, an openness to critically evaluate, debate and reflect on these, and an appreciation of the importance of values, ethics and professionalism in urban design.
8 - Appreciate the relevance of societal diversity and equality of opportunity in stakeholder involvement, and in urban design policymaking and practice more generally.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
ARCT40170	Conservation History, Theory and Policy	Autumn	5
ARCT40680	Postgraduate Studio	Autumn	15
PLAN40330	Research Design & Methods	Autumn	5
ARCT40180	Urban Design Theory (UDT)	Spring	5
ARCT40690	Urban Design Studio	Spring	15
ARCT41240	Urban Resilience and Ethics	Spring	5
Stage 1 Core Modules
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN1OF: All students must select one of the following Option Modules:
PLAN40040	Rural & Landscape Planning	Spring	5
PLAN40070	Housing Policy and Planning	Spring	5
PLAN40540	Planning Law	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN1OF: All students must select one of the following Option Modules:
Stage 1 Options - B)1OF: All students must select one of the following Thesis Modules:
PLAN40210	Design Thesis	Summer	30
PLAN40240	Thesis	Summer	30
Stage 1 Options - B)1OF: All students must select one of the following Thesis Modules:
Stage 1 Options - C)1OF: C) 1 OF: The Programme Director requires ALL Students (EXCEPT graduates of the BSc City Planning & Environmental Policy, or the BA Planning, Geography and Environment) to register to the Autumn trimester module, PLAN40340 Planning, Environment & Public Policy for AUDIT only, i.e. you will not be graded for this module and you will not awarded any credit for taking this module. Please select this module, and your registration will then be updated by the School to reflect its Audit-only basis.
PLAN40340	Planning, Environ & Public Pol	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - C)1OF: C) 1 OF: The Programme Director requires ALL Students (EXCEPT graduates of the BSc City Planning & Environmental Policy, or the BA Planning, Geography and Environment) to register to the Autumn trimester module, PLAN40340 Planning, Environment & Public Policy for AUDIT only, i.e. you will not be graded for this module and you will not awarded any credit for taking this module. Please select this module, and your registration will then be updated by the School to reflect its Audit-only basis.
Stage 1 Options - D)MIN0OF: ALL Students (EXCEPT graduates of the BSc City Planning & Environmental Policy, or the BA Planning, Geography and Environment) must select PLAN40020 Placemaking:
PLAN40020	Placemaking: Urban and Rural Design	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - D)MIN0OF: ALL Students (EXCEPT graduates of the BSc City Planning & Environmental Policy, or the BA Planning, Geography and Environment) must select PLAN40020 Placemaking:
Stage 1 Options - E)MIN0OF: Graduates of the BSc City Planning & Environmental Policy, or the BA Planning, Geography and Environment, must select one of the following Options:
PLAN40060	Urban and Regional Development	Autumn	5
PLAN40090	Leadership, Project and Development Management	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - E)MIN0OF: Graduates of the BSc City Planning & Environmental Policy, or the BA Planning, Geography and Environment, must select one of the following Options:

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
MTENA001	Stage 1 - 100.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47