In addition, exchange arrangements make possible longer visits to Canadian and Australian universities. The dissertation module taken in the third year gives you the opportunity to undertake an extended study of a topic related to your specialist pathway. Throughout the course a variety of teaching methods are used to encourage active learning. We combine formal teaching with projects, group exercises and seminars. You will be encouraged to develop a range of skills, including written, verbal, design, IT and computing.
Projects are a key element in many modules, often involving site visits and conducting surveys.
Assessment for most modules is through a combination of examination and coursework, although some modules rely on coursework. Coursework assignments may include simulations, graphic presentations, writing essays and reports, seminar papers and group projects. In the public sector, planners work mainly for local councils and for central government and agencies such as the Countryside Commission, development corporations and tourist boards. In the private sector, planners may be self-employed or work with other professionals such as architects and surveyors in consulting firms and development companies. The range of skills and competencies you will acquire in studying for a degree in Town and Country Planning will provide you with a wide choice of potential employment.