The (Hons) Planning, Geography & Environment programme provides you with strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to think critically about urban and rural development and environmental issues. This degree from University College Dublin provides the first steps to pursuing a career as a professional planner.
Key Fact: The degree is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). In order to gain full recognition by the RTPI you must complete an accredited one-year specialist master?s degree in planning
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
The final step towards your career as a planner is to complete a one-year specialist master?s in planning in UCD: either the Master of Regional & Urban Planning or the MSc in Environmental Policy. This will ensure you gain the necessary professional accreditations, including that of the Irish Planning Institute and the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Graduates find employment as planners in:
- Government & local authorities
- Planning & environmental consultancies
- Local & regional development organisations
- Private companies (marketing/location/real estate/ infrastructure)
International Study Opportunities
Erasmus opportunities present an exciting range of choices for study abroad, including:
- Universit? Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France
- University of Barcelona, Spain
- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- University of Connecticut, USA
- University of Cagliari, Sardinia
