Work Based Learning in Health (CHLD0087)

In the second term of Year 2 of the MPlan, there is an option to study outside of the UK in one of our partner universities, in which a number of modules in...

Study Abroad in City Planning (BPLN0098)

In the second term of Year 2 of the MPlan, there is an option to study outside of the UK in one of our partner universities, in which a number of modules in planning and urban studies to the amount of 45 UCL credits will be available. We have signed a number of reciprocal student exchange agreements with high-quality planning departments and schools in a range of universities around the world (all offering modules in English), including the Ecole Urbaine de Sciences-Po Paris (France), the Politecnico di Milano (Italy), the Czech Technical University (Prague), the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), KTH Stockholm (Sweden), the University of Melbourne (Australia), the University of New South Wales, Sydney (Australia), and the University of Hong Kong.

This module develops students’ skills in spatial analysis, mapping and basic statistics. These skills will be applied to the study of cities to improve...

Urban Lab II: Spatial Analysis (BPLN0077)

This module develops students’ skills in spatial analysis, mapping and basic statistics. These skills will be applied to the study of cities to improve understanding of city structure, processes and how these relate to urban planning.
Students learn core skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including how to produce maps of cities, common spatial data sources, and core mapping types. Understanding of key quantitative research concepts such as scale and sample size in relation to analysis and visualisation is developed. The module allow students to improve their cartographic design and visual communication skills, using the software QGIS.
The main assessment is a project using GIS and statistical techniques to investigate a current urban planning topic. The topic is chosen by the student, with the aim of linking mapping and data analysis methods to urban planning research and policy making.