MA Planning and Development

University of Galway

The MA in Planning and Development prepares graduates for dynamic careers in both the public and private sector in planning, surveying, regional planning, sustainability planning, and related geographical careers. Planning is about effectively managing place development in ways that support economy activity, protect the environment and enhance social and spatial conditions for populations. It is about achieving balance and sustainability across these dynamic and interconnected spheres in planning decision-making. Successful planning ensures a quality built environment complementing and enhancing the natural and cultural attributes of place. Effective planning is critical in a time of increasing urbanisation, competition for scarce natural resources, negative impacts of climate change, and international geopolitical uncertainty.