Planning Practice
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Start Date(s): 31 January 2023
- Duration: 31 January - 16 May 2023. Tuesday mornings term-time only (typically 9 am - 12 noon) for twelve weeks, plus coursework
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course will provide you with an introduction to planning practice, in particular spatial planning, planning legislation and development management.
The aim is to provide you with a sound, critical knowledge of the planning system, enabling you to apply this knowledge to your job as a planning or development surveyor.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- examine planning policy and evaluate its effectiveness in delivering development
- evaluate the role of the planning process
- assess current planning policy
- evaluate the multi-disciplinary nature of planning and development practice
- appraise information from multiple sources
- identify and critically evaluate national, regional and local planning policy, and determine its relevance.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of a course.
Passing the assessed element (an exam or coursework) can also contribute credit towards a postgraduate award. All candidates seeking credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to receive credit you must mention this at the time of application, or with your tutor at the earliest opportunity.
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- development plans
- planning applications and the appeal process
- how to provide advice to clients about the planning process
- the role of local government, central government and agencies
- the relationship between sustainable development, climate change and the planner.
How you’re taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a subject unrelated or partially related to real estate or construction.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a subject unrelated or partially related to real estate or construction.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £995
Payment is due before the course starts.
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
How to apply
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then your form to be considered by the academic team: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then your form to be considered by the academic team: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk