Urban and Regional Planning provides in-depth knowledge in the areas of modern city design, service development, smart cities, environmental challenges, analysis of environmental indicators, transition and human settlements, and strategic planning of cities and their services. The programme also identifies the community needs and helps students to develop short- and long-term solutions to improve and revitalize communities and areas. Applied research and Project-led approaches are implemented in teaching how to disseminate their contribution to the built environment from the primary literature, develop basic data synthesis techniques, and prepare a professional paper or report that supports decision-making and sustainable development.
Awarding Body
University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK
Mode of Study
Fulltime Normal, Fulltime Flexible and Part-time
Duration
Four Academic Years Full Time, 8 Years Part Time or Flexible.
Fees
OMR 3,570 Per Year - 120 Credits.
(Fees may increase by 2% annually, subject to MoE approval)
(Fees may increase by 2% annually, subject to MoE approval)
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements for this programme are:
- Omani General Education Diploma – Science and Art/ Humanities Track or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum overall average of 65% with a minimum of 60% in Applied or Pure Mathematics and 55% in English Language.
- Successful completion of GCET Foundation Studies Programme with a minimum of 50% in each component.
- Diploma Holders are encouraged to apply for advanced entry.
Contact Person
Email: admissions@gcet.edu.om or Tel: +968 24227999 – WhatsApp +968 7227 0606
Why Study our Programme?
One of the main distinctive features of this programme is that you will get a British award from the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK, (recognised worldwide) while studying in Muscat.
What you will be studying?
At the beginning of the programme, you will study several modules enabling you to explain the environmental, societal, and cultural processes in making living spaces and achieve sustainable development. As you progress, you will study more specialised topics, including strategic methods for planning economic infrastructure, a healthy, sustainable community, and the reasons for the environmental changes. Alongside, you are expected to learn the modern technologies in designing the surrounding environment using 3D modelling and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Throughout your study, you will learn how to review literature, make several field trips, gather information, and analyse your collected data. The individual projects will help you in designing major projects by going through all stages of concept, design, and implementation.
Where can it take you?
According to Oman’s long-term vision, the market of urban and regional planning is booming and will lead to great demand for professionals in urban and regional planning.
Urban and Regional Planning graduates go on to careers in planning, design, and development, as well as in areas such as transport, economic development, urban regeneration, and environmental consultancy. Jobs exist across the public sector with local authority departments, central/devolved government. Private planning and regional consultancies also employ urban planning graduates to advice organisations and individuals on specific planning schemes. Opportunities also exist with housing associations, neighbourhood planning organisations, transport organisations (e.g., airports), private developers, and utilities companies.
Programme Structure
| Code | Title | Credit | Prerequisite |
| Level 0 | |||
| UBGMMR-30-0 | Physical and Human Environment of the City Region | 30 | None |
| UBGMPR-30-0 | Environment and Sustainability | 30 | None |
| UBGMPA-30-0 | Foundation Group Project | 30 | None |
| UBGMNR-15-0 | Challenges, Data and Solutions | 15 | None |
| UBGMNA-15-0 | Field Study | 15 | None |
| Level 1 | |||
| UBLMGN-30-1 | Healthy Sustainable Communities | 30 | None |
| UBGMFL-30-1 | Strategic Planning and Infrastructure | 30 | None |
| UBGMG7-30-1 | Shaping Cities | 30 | None |
| UBGMHM-15-1 | Sustainable Technologies | 15 | None |
| UBGMGM-15-1 | Analysing Environmental Change | 15 | None |
| Level 2 | |||
| UBGMSV-30-2 | Future Places | 30 | None |
| UBLMUC-30-2 | Development, Practice and Law | 30 | None |
| UBGMFJ-15-2 | Researching the City | 15 | None |
| UBGMLA-15-2 | Achieving Design Quality. | 15 | None |
| UBGMH6-30-2 | Master Planning Studio | 30 | None |
| Level 3 | |||
| UBGMWE-30-3 | Planning Global Cities | 30 | None |
| UBGLD1-30-3 | Sustainable Transport: Technologies and Behaviour | 30 | None |
| UFCF95-15-3 | Entrepreneurial Skills | 15 | None |
| UBGMYQ-15-3 | Professional Experience | 15 | None |
| UBGMQD-30-3 | Final Year Project | 30 | 90 Credits at L2 |
| GCET-15-0 | Omani Culture | 0 | None |
Note: Student will choose 15 credits from the elective modules
Note: The Omani Culture Module is a compulsory module that will be offered during academic year. It carries 0 credit so it will not contribute to the programme credits.