Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development is a full-time taught programme running for two semesters from the date of first registration.
Transfer to the MPlan
Students who pass all modules with an aggregate score of 50% (i.e. 600 out of 1200 marks) may opt not to be conferred with the Postgraduate Diploma and may transfer their registration to the Second Year of the MPlan (Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development) (MPlan2) in the following academic year (full-time). Such students must inform the Student Records and Examinations Office (exams@ucc.ie) that they will not be conferred with the Postgraduate Diploma and opt instead to progress to Second Year of the Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development (M.Plan2) in the following academic year (full-time).
Exit Award from the MPlan (Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development)
Candidates on the MPlan (Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development) who pass Year 1 modules to a value of 60 credits may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| PD6105 | Housing, Social Change and Community Needs | 5 |
| PD6106 | Infrastructure and Transport in Land Use Planning | 5 |
| PD6110 | Foundations in Planning and Sustainable Development | 5 |
| PD6111 | Contemporary Concepts in Planning Theory | 5 |
| PD6112 | Drawing, Communication and Observation Skills | 5 |
| PD6113 | Information and Engagement Skills in Planning | 5 |
| PD6114 | Planning Processes, Administration and Participation | 5 |
| PD6116 | Urban and Metropolitan Spatial Planning | 5 |
| PD6117 | Regional, National and Transnational Planning | 5 |
| PD6118 | Principles of Urban Design and Place-making | 5 |
| PD6205 | Planning and Management of Natural Resources | 5 |
| LW6101 | Introduction to Planning Law | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development, (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective and informed analysis and communication of issues in planning and sustainable development;
- Communicate an informed appreciation of the values, social obligations and environmental considerations which govern the practice of planning in contemporary times throughout the world;
- Identify the main principles that govern the spatial coherence, quality and design of contemporary cities, towns, regions and neighbourhoods throughout the world;
- Describe the key legal, economic, global development and political contexts and principles within which planning operates;
- Show an appreciation of how stakeholders and communities engage in contemporary planning in different places;
- Demonstrate a critical capacity for working with others to address spatial planning challenges at various scales;
- Explain the relationship between key principles, debates and techniques of sustainable development as they relate to spatial planning and development.
