Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design

The Spatial Planning and Urban Design degree is designed for those who want to solve complex urban problems and shape the future of our built and natural environments. With a strong focus on sustainability and regeneration, the curriculum provides a critical understanding of spatial analysis, property development processes, and statutory planning. As the world faces a climate emergency, this course emphasizes the vital role of planning in creating resilient, people-centric spaces—such as the "15-minute city" model—at both local and strategic levels.

Students benefit from a rich academic heritage, as the university is historically linked to Patrick Geddes, the "father of town planning." The learning experience is highly practical, featuring collaborations with key planning agencies and practitioners in Dundee. Through fieldwork, seminars, and "live" projects, you will develop the expertise needed to suggest intervention strategies for declining urban areas. Graduates emerge ready to lead change in the planning profession, ensuring the wellbeing of communities and the development of sustainable regions worldwide.