Welcome to Planning
Planning is part of the School of Environment and Development (SED)
Planning is part of the School of Environment and Development (SED)
Our research aims to shape both research and policy agendas of spatial planning, environmental management, urban regeneration and regional development.
In the past five years, we have attracted in excess of £2.5 million in research grants from research councils and foundations, international agencies, central and local governments, and commercial and charitable bodies.
Our research performance has placed us amongst the very top Planning and Architecture schools in the UK.
We offer 3 BA programmes and a 4-year undergraduate masters programme validated by the RTPI.
Our thriving postgraduate research (PhD) programme and the highly rated taught masters degrees are the two pillars of our vibrant postgraduate community.
New postgraduate research (PhD) studentships available for 2012/13
Planning Research Seminars 2011/12
Planning Researchers Launch Free Online Tool to Help Communities Plan and Adapt for Climate Change
Dr Joanne Tippett Awarded the AESOP Excellence in Teaching Prize for 2011
Innovative Framework for Sustainable Innovation wins Two Prizes
Prof Cecilia Wong Awarded Academician by the Academy of Social Sciences
Manchester Planning Success in Guardian University Guide 2010
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