Planning and City Resilience MSc

Discover the role of planning in adapting to, and mitigating for, the impacts of social, economic and environmental challenges, and learn how to enhance city resilience. You will explore a range of topics across four themes: sustainable development, social and climate justice, inclusive planning and partnerships, <br/>and smart interventions, and learn how to guide society’s transition to a more resilient future. <br/><br/>Drawing on local and international experiences of resilient cities, and cutting-edge knowledge, you will benefit from research-led academic instruction from multidisciplinary course team, with input from industry experts. The programme is delivered via a combination of interactive online technologies which blend concepts and theories with real world problems and solutions. <br/><br/>The course is suitable for both current planners with aspirations to work in the area of resilience, and graduates from any undergraduate programme interested in planning. <br/><br/>Career opportunities exist in planning and development agencies and consultancies, local authorities, regeneration, environmental management, community development and climate change mitigation. <br/><br/>**Professional Recognition -** As a graduate you will be in possession of an MSc degree recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), enabling <br/>you to develop your career as a chartered town planner.