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City Planning & Environmental Policy Programme Information (DN130)
Wednesday, 4 October, 2023
Stage One City Planning & Environmental Policy
UCD City Planning & Environmental Policy is three-year Level 8 BSc in City Planning & Environmental Policy Degree Programme that bridges topics of concern to built environment professionals and those interested in the broader natural environment. The programme integrates disciplinary knowledge from several subject areas to deepen and broaden students’ understanding of spatial, environmental, social and economic issues. Particular focus is given to planning and policy responses to such issues. The programme promotes a knowledge-based and evidence-based approach to creative problem-solving that supports the realisation of a more equitable and sustainable world.
Further Information
- Stage 1 Orientation - Dean's Welcome Presentation 2023/24 (PDF)
- City Planning and Environmental Policy Programme Information
- Degree Award Calculation DN130 BSc City Planning
- Recommended Specifications for Student Laptops
Stage One Module Choices
In the autumn trimester, you will study a fixed set of six core modules. In the spring trimester, you will study a fixed set of four core modules and you will have to choose either an Elective or Option module. The only other decisions you have to make are to choose suitable times for your laboratory and tutorial sessions.
Elective Modules
You may choose an elective module from a wide range of modules offered across UCD programmes provided you meet any entry requirements, there is available space in the modules, and the modules fit your timetable. If you want to choose a suggested module that is related to your degree programme, see the “Option” modules listed when registering. In Stage One City Planning & Environmental Policy you must select either an elective or option module.
Stage One Modules
| Trimester | Module Code | Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | (opens in a new window)ENVP10030 | Environmental Economics | 5 Credits |
| Autumn |
(opens in a new window)LARC10110 | Understanding Landscape 1 | 5 Credits |
| Autumn | (opens in a new window)PLAN10010 | Introduction to Spatial Planning | 5 Credits |
| Autumn | (opens in a new window)PLAN10020 | History of City Planning | 5 Credits |
| Autumn | (opens in a new window)PLAN10030 | Urban Design | 5 Credits |
| Spring | (opens in a new window)PLAN10040 | Research Methods | 5 Credits |
| Spring | (opens in a new window)ENVP10010 | Environmental Change & Policy | 5 Credits |
| Spring | (opens in a new window)PLAN10080 | Planning and Development Studio | 10 Credits |
| Spring |
(opens in a new window)SSJ10060 | Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society | 5 Credits |
| Students must register to a minimum of 55 Credits of Core Modules. Students may register to 5 Elective Credits or select Option Modules from the list below, in order to fulfil their Stage requirements. These modules should be selected to balance the workload at 30 credits per trimester. |
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| Spring | (opens in a new window)ECON10040 | Economics and Society | 5 Credits |
| Spring | (opens in a new window)GEOG10100 | People, Places, Regions | 5 Credits |
Registration Assistance
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