B.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
5 years
Full Accreditation
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
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Welcome to the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Our department is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and tools needed to shape livable, sustainable, and inclusive urban and rural environments. We focus on planning theories, policy formulation, spatial analysis, and sustainable development strategies to address the complex challenges of urbanisation, infrastructure, and land use. Our students benefit from practical studio work, community engagement, and multidisciplinary approaches to solve real-life planning problems.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leading academic hub for innovative and sustainable urban and regional planning education and research, committed to shaping cities and communities that are resilient, efficient, and inclusive.
Departmental Objectives
- To produce competent planners capable of addressing urban and regional development challenges.
- To promote sustainable and equitable planning practices across human settlements.
- To conduct impactful research that influences policy and development at local and national levels.
- To integrate spatial analysis tools such as GIS in planning and decision-making processes.
- To engage communities and stakeholders in participatory planning and governance.
Research Areas
- Sustainable Urban Development
- Land Use Planning and Management
- Transportation and Infrastructure Planning
- Housing and Community Development
- Environmental Planning and Resilience
Academic Leadership
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning is guided by accomplished scholars and practitioners with extensive experience in spatial planning, urban governance, and policy development. Our leadership prioritises innovation, research excellence, and real-world application in planning education, empowering students to become effective agents of urban transformation.
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