Environmental Planning and Design (Hons) University of Plymouth

Overview

This four‑year integrated master's degree gives you the practical skills and knowledge needed to develop creative, evidence‑based solutions that benefit people, places and the environment. You’ll learn how to prepare plans and policies, work with communities and stakeholders, and support the design and delivery of real projects on the ground. Alongside this you'll explore how to assess the potential impacts of plans and developments, and how to avoid or reduce negative effects through thoughtful, well‑designed solutions.

Careers

The course is closely informed by professional planning practice. A Planning Advisory Board, made up of industry professionals, helps ensure the knowledge and skills you develop reflect current practice. 

You’ll also benefit from practitioner‑led workshops and guest lectures, as well as fieldwork and employer‑supported project briefs.

Planning is a global profession with opportunities across the public, private and voluntary sectors. In the UK, public sector roles include local authorities, national parks, government departments and organisations such as Homes England, the Environment Agency, Natural Resource Wales and Natural England. 

Private sector opportunities are available in planning and multidisciplinary consultancies, house builders and infrastructure providers, while the third sector offers roles in think tanks, charities and organisations such as the National Trust and the Campaign to Protect Rural England.