Town Planning (BA)
- UCAS code: K400
- Course duration: 3 years
Duncan Town Planning BA Honours
To become a Town Planner and become a member of Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) requires:
- a degree in Town Planning
followed by the - Certificate of Planning Practice (a year in work experience)
followed by the - Diploma in Town Planning
Town Planning is about how land is used, but it is also about:
- the environment,
- design,
- economics,
- the needs of people and communities,
- and communication.
Planners may be employed by local authorities or private consultancies, or in national and international industrial and commercial firms. It is possible to specialise in certain areas (urban regeneration, urban design or conservation, for example) but the basic skills remain the same. All these experts - even those who specialise in rural issues - are known as Town Planners and are members of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
More information
- Town Planning 5 year Route
- Programme description
- Entry requirements
- TCP Module Guide 2011-12
- BA Town Planning Student Handbook 2011-12
- UG General Handbook 2011-12