The University is a truly cosmopolitan community with nearly 2,500 international students, and many scholars and researchers, from more than 120 countries. This course aims to equip the 'new urban professional' with the interdisciplinary and inter-professional skills required to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting urban regeneration agenda. Regeneration of cities is about creating innovative and lasting solutions to the social, economic and design problems faced by their complex communities. Those working in the field increasingly come from diverse professional backgrounds and require team-based approaches to problem solving. You will join architects, planners, local and national government officers and voluntary sector service providers in an exciting and innovative interdisciplinary course.
All postgraduate study is underpinned by a strong research culture.
This course provides advanced professional training in urban design complementing practical experience within the profession. Urban design provides a means to improve the quality of life of the people who live in and use cities, and influence the culture and environment of the the majority of the world's inhabitants who now share an urban lifestyle.