Programme Specification

Date Specification Approved	02/04/2015
College	College Life and Env Sci
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Geography
Partner College and School	Economics
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title	B.Sc. Planning and Economics Full-time
Programme Code	2079
Delivery Location	Campus
Language of Study	English
Length of Programme	3 Year(s)
Accreditations	This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme	To enable students to critically study urban and regional planning in conjunction with Economics. To develop an understanding of urban and regional planning as an important element of public policy through a variety of teaching and learning methods, and forms of experimental learning, which are carefully integrated into a coherent programme of studies. To develop progressively, independent learning and study skills. To develop intellectual and practical skills in the collection, interpretation, analysis and presentation of data using appropriate computer and information technologies. To embed skills of working in small groups and oral presentation into training and assessment of courses. To enhance the learning experience by structuring the programme so that by the final year students are able to study modules that are informed by the current specialised planning research of academic staff. To provide students with transferable, personal and academic skills that will not only qualify them for employment but will also enable them to engage in life-long learning and contribute to the wider community.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of:	Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:	and assessed using the following methods:
The perspectives of cultural, social, political and economic geographies in relation to the contemporary world. The ways in which the distinctiveness of place, at different spatial scales, is contested, constituted and constantly remade The interrelationships among organisations and the external environment and the integration of these areas (economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological - at local national and international levels). The theory, practice and rationale of urban and regional planning. The principles that underpin the operation of the urban and regional planning system The statutory and legal requirements of the urban and regional planning system	All economics and urban planning themed learning outcomes will be taught by a similar combination of lectures, classes, practical sessions, seminars and supported research, and study visits.	All economics and urban planning themed learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of: coursework and exams; group presentations; written essays; dissertation, plus essay assignments, group tutorial assignments, project work, individual study.
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes:	Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:	and assessed using the following methods:
The ability to think critically in relation to the knowledge base outlined above, the ability to analyse issues using differing theoretical viewpoints and synthesis these viewpoints. An understanding of how to approach effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate qualitative and quantitative skills. An understanding of how to produce convincing arguments, both oral and in writing. The ability to interpret numerical data; knowledge of how to conduct commonly-used statistical analyses. To provide leadership in ensuring the effective involvement of communities, developers, other built environment professionals and other key stakeholders in shaping the built environment. Good people skills and be able to work with different interest groups in various settings.	All urban planning and economics themed learning outcomes will be taught by a combination of practical sessions; group work; seminars, plus lectures, group tutorials and individual work, study visits.	All urban planning and economics themed learning outcomes will be assessed by a combination of: coursework and exams; group presentations; written essays; dissertation, plus essay assignments, group tutorial assignments, project work, individual study.