The School enjoys good relations with a range of organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors, in particular the Royal Town Planning Institute which recognises the planning courses professionally.
Educational links exist with much of Europe, as well as with North America, Malaysia and Malta.
We facilitate access to courses and provide ladders of opportunity from undergraduate and foundation levels to postgraduate study and research degrees. We are committed to valuing staff and students individually, and supporting them in their personal, educational and career development. Specialisms underpin all our courses, and key areas are urban regeneration, urban design and management, conservation and historic environments, environmental management and policy-making, transport policy and land use, pollution and waste management, minerals, and countryside management. The development of transferable skills is also addressed. Stage 2 focuses on the development of abilities to analyse the processes and techniques available to improve environmental performance in organisations and local areas.