
Overview
Overview
The need for sustainable urban living has never been greater. Today, our cities are responsible for almost 80% of all CO2 emissions – and with estimates suggesting up to 70% of the world will live in a city by 2050, that figure could rise even higher.
Building on our Cluster for Sustainable Cities , you'll learn from leading experts and explore new systemic and integrated solutions for cities, and help shape the journey towards greener, healthier, more inclusive and resilient environments.
And when you graduate, you'll be ready for a career in urban design within architectural firms and environmental organisations, or to enter further academic study.
What you'll experience
- Engage with leading research into sustainable cities
- Use facilities including dynamic studios with advanced architectural computing facilities
- Develop collaborative projects with external partners, such as practitioners and academic institutions in the UK and overseas
- Work on live projects, with real clients
- Take an optional field trip to learn more about global urban sustainability
- Get to meet leading figures in the field of Environmental Design
- Combine theory, practice, research and work-based learning to understand contemporary issues in sustainable development
Work experience and career planning
When you graduate from this course, you can choose a career in organisations including design practices, architectural firms and cross-disciplinary environments.
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- Consultancy
- Urban planning and urban design
- NGOs and environmental organisations
- Local authorities
- Further academic study
You'll also learn creative skills and professional competencies which are valuable in fields like virtual design and modelling or project management.
We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.
Teaching and programme assessment
Teaching methods on this course include:
- lectures
- seminars
- written or design-led thesis project
- independent study
You’ll be assessed through:
- illustrated written coursework
- final report assessment
- studio review
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Sustainable Design and Practice
- Sustainable Design: Theories
- Thesis
- Integration of Transdisciplinary Experiences
- Work-Based Learning: Opportunity
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Architecture General Engineering & Technology Urban Planning View 135 other Masters in Urban Planning in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
A good honours degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. An online portfolio submission will be required as part of the selection process.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.