Programme Specification
PgDip City Planning and Design
Academic Year 2023/24
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| Programme Title | PgDip City Planning and Design | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Diploma | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | EVP-PD-CP | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100197 - Planning - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time or Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year Part Time - 2 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 120 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Town and country planning (2008) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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Programme Specific Regulations |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To understand the nature, purpose, methods and practice of planning and urban design; this includes knowledge about the political and governance context of urban change management, its impact on individuals and communities, often in a multicultural environment, and the techniques of policy analysis and project–making;
To reflect on the processes of change in the built environment and the relationships between the social, economic, environmental and physical factors associated with the development of the built environment;
To practice key regeneration-related skills, including the ability to manage the regeneration of urban environments, to mediate between competing development interests, to produce strategies, policies and plans and to communicate processes and outcomes;
To practice and strengthen competencies in key skills such as numeracy, literacy, use of ICT, problem solving, team work and aspects of urban design;
To demonstrate awareness of the value dimension of planning and urban design activity and the ethical responsibilities of those involved in regeneration and mediation;
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Plan, conduct research, and report upon Planning and Development issues. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, one-to-one supervision.. Methods of Assessment Assignments, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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Practice the design process as a means of place-making and mediating space. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Fieldwork, workshops and studio sessions. Methods of Assessment Individual and group project work, work-based study or independent design project. |
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Exercise spatial literacy through skills in data visualisation including Photoshop, AuotCAD, Geographical Information Systems, spatial mapping of socio-economic data, data categorisation, design and evaluation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops, seminars, individual project work, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Individual and group project work. |
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Carry out and critically evaluate property valuation exercises. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars and field trips. Methods of Assessment Essays. |
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Synthesise academic and policy relevant literature when engaged in project applications of planning practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Essays, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Define and articulate problems, identify potential solutions and communicate these in a clear manner. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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Effectively use oral, written and graphic modes of communication that speak to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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Operate as a member of a team in work based situations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Project work (group and individual), field trips. Methods of Assessment Small group project work, oral presentations. |
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Demonstrate independent judgement and personal responsibility, linked to an appreciation for ethical behaviour, when involved in professional City Planning and Design activities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, project work (group and individual), role-play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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Demonstrate the skills required to complete a public consultation, understand and analyse the different and often conflicting perspectives and devise a strategy that mediates between opposing visions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Live project and field work. Methods of Assessment Reports, oral presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The nature, purpose, methods and practice of urban analysis, designing solutions to urban issues and policy preparation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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Processes of change in the built environment and the relationships between the social, economic, environmental and physical factors associated with the development of the built environment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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The political and governance context of spatial regeneration and its impact on individuals and communities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Essays, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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The value dimension of regeneration activity and the ethical responsibilities of those involved in regeneration. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision of thesis. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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Sustainable development issues within the overall context of place making. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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To apply city planning and urban design knowledge and techniques in real, place-specific projects through production of strategies, policies and plans. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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To mediate between competing development interests. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercise, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
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To demonstrate design competency in relation to the analysis of spatial regeneration and the preparation of site-specific regeneration documentation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminars, project work (group and individual), role play exercises, field trips, one-to-one supervision. Methods of Assessment Reports, small group project work, individual project work, oral presentations. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Future Planning Practice | EVP7042 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Planning for Sustainable Communities | EVP7043 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Approaches to Development | EVP7041 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Urban Futures | EVP7040 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Spatial Literacy | EVP7039 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Comparative Urban Design | EVP7038 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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