The course will prepare you for a PhD in the field of environmental or landscape planning. It will also equip you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue a research career. The research skills that you will develop are relevant to a variety of organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

You will develop:

• understanding of a range of contemporary and specialised issues in environmental planning research
• strong research skills including data collection and analysis
• awareness of ethical issues in research
• practical skills for planning, managing and disseminating research, including bibliographic, IT and communication skills
• expertise in specialist areas relating to your personal research interests
• a broad understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods

A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent. Your degree must be in a relevant subject area such as:

• planning
• landscape
• environmental science
• environmental management
• geography
• architecture

The Degree Programme Director will also consider those with a 2:2 honours degree if you have:

• a Master's level qualification
• or significant relevant experience