UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, SCHOOL OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING - DIPLOMA / MSC EUROPEAN URBAN CONSERVATION

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University of Dundee
School of Town and Regional Planning

Address	Matthew Building, Perth Road, Dundee, Scotland, UK, DD1 4HT
Tel. No.	+44 (0) 1382 345236
Fax No.	+44 (0) 1382 204234
E-mail address	a.c.d.mather@dundee.ac.uk
Courses	Diploma/MSc European Urban Conservation
Type of course	Full-time or part-time
Length of courses	The course requires four academic terms of full- time study for the MSc degree or three terms (full-time) for the award of a Diploma. Both programmes may be taken on a part- tme basis.
Date of Commencement	30.9.02
Cost/Fees	Registry to provide
Accommodation	Yes
Class size	14 maximum
Student grants/ financial assistance	2 fee awards
Top recruiters of graduates	Local Planning Authorities
Admission requirements	Entry is restricted to candidates with an Honours Degree or equivalent in a suitable subject area in Town Planning, Architecture, Geography, Social Science, History, Art History, Archaeology. The University has experience of a wide range of overseas qualifications. We are looking for qualifications which show that you have the ability and background knowledge needed to study your chosen course successfully at the University of Dundee. Qualifications from many countries are accepted for entry at Dundee. They are accepted provided that they are considered as equivalent in standard to UK qualifications. English Language Competence: English language to university requirements for postgraduate study: The International English Language Testing Service including Reading and Writing (IELTS - British Council). Minimum score of 6.0 required. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with Test of Written English (TWE). Minimum score 580 required (or 237 in the computer based TOEFL).
Student profile	1. Countries of origin: at least one overseas student per session 2. Ratio Men/ Women: 50% M/50% F 3. Age Range: 25 - 35 years 4. Average Age: 25 years 5. Average Work Experience: Undergraduate Degree (Honours)
Course Director	Dr Ralph Skea

MSc/Diploma in European Urban Conservation

The course is intended for those wishing to pursue a career in urban conservation within the UK and Europe. It seeks to provide specialise training for potential employees in the various national, regional and local conservation authorities, heritage marketing and related tourism agencies.

The course analyses urban consideration and related tourist issues in a European and international context. The aims of the course are:

to provide a sound understanding of urban and architectural consideration issues in the UK and other EU countries

to examine the importance of heritage management in planning and economic terms

to produce graduates who are well equipped to work in public and private agencies concerned with urban conservation, architectural restoration and heritage management.

Duration of Study: the course requires four academic terms of full-time study for the MSc degree, or three terms (full-time) for the award of a Diploma.

Entry Requirements: entry is restricted to candidates with an Honours Degree in a suitable subject area, e.g. Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, Geography, Social Science, History, Art History, Archaeology.

Course Content: the programme includes both taught courses and a research project. The main elements of the programme are:

Theory and Practice of urban Conservation

European Conservation Practice

Building Conservation

Heritage Management and Tourism

It Studies

Research Project

Special features of the course include a European study visit, a series of lectures given by a major practitioner from a European country, and a six-week placement in a public or private agency within the UK during term 3.

A wide range of teaching methods is used within the course involving a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, study visits and practical work. The last includes graphic presentations, report writing, essays and computing.

Sources of Funding: a number of funded places are normally available to students.

Assessment: the Diploma/MSc will be assessed by a Research Report (MSc 20,000 words) and four three-hour examinations. The computer and video skills course will be a continuously assessed component and, in the other four lecture courses, coursework will constitute 40% of the total Coursework and examinations will be assessed by internal and external examiners. In order to proceed to the MSc course, Diploma students must have achieved coursework marks equivalent to a good Honours Degree standard.

School of Town and Regional Planning

The School was established in the 1960s as a centre for teaching and professional development in town and regional planning. It has built on these early ambitions and was recently awarded the highest rating for teaching quality of the Scottish planning schools. It has diversified into the related fields of environmental management at the undergraduate level and European Urban Conservation at the postgraduate level. All the teaching programmes are accredited by the respective appropriate professional bodies - the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI); the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). The School is also involved in distance learning courses in planning (RTPI) and local and regional economic development (Institute of Economic Development).

The School has a thriving research environment with a supportive infrastructure and has 10 full-time members of academic staff who are associate members of one or more of the School's research centres. Research activity is focused within the School's research centres - the Centre for Planning Research, the Joint Centre for Scottish Housing Research and the Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies.

The Research Centres have an established research record in contract research funded by public agencies and in academic research funded by the research councils. Current academic research is supported by grants from the ESRC, Rounder, Nuffield Foundation and the Carnegie Trust. Recent research contracts include the European Commission, the Housing Corporation, Scottish Executive, Scottish Homes, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Scottish Local Authorities and Health Boards.

Postgraduate study in the School is linked directly to the work of the Centres. Applications are particularly encouraged in academic areas related to the research priorities of the Centres (see below).

There are two routes to postgraduate qualification - MPhil or PhD by research, or MSc/Diploma by taught course in European Urban Conservation. While full-time study is encouraged, the School welcomes part-time study linked to experience in professional practice.

Potential postgraduate students should have a first or upper second-class honours degree in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of research. Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered. The School welcomes enquiries from potential students who wish to discuss their proposed area of study and/or entry requirements before making formal application for admission.

Details of Main Research Interests

The research interests in the School of Town and Regional Planning are organised around its research centres:

The Geddes Centre for Planning Research
Research interests include:

institutional innovation in regional and strategic planning and development

modernisation of planning practice

social inclusion and community regeneration

The Joint Centre for Scottish Housing Research
Research interests include:

housing affordability and deprivation

housing associations

housing and community care

homelessness

The Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies
Research interests include:

urban conservation

designed and historic landscapes

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