City Planning & Design – Higher Level Apprenticeship
A practice-driven Master’s apprenticeship in urban planning and design, fully funded for Northern Irish professionals.
Best for:Best for professionals in Northern Ireland seeking a part-time Master’s in urban planning and design with direct industry support and full funding.
Overview
This Higher Level Apprenticeship in City Planning & Design at Queen’s University Belfast is a unique, industry-driven programme that blends academic rigor with hands-on professional experience. Designed in collaboration with practitioners, it focuses on core skills essential for urban designers and planners, ensuring graduates are work-ready from day one. Applicants must be employed by a Northern Irish company and demonstrate employer support for their participation. The course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, making it accessible to eligible local professionals while fostering direct industry engagement.
What you'll do
- Develop core skills in urban design and planning through a practice-oriented curriculum.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world urban challenges in collaboration with industry partners.
- Attend one day of weekly coursework while maintaining full-time employment.
- Engage in project-based learning that directly addresses urban planning needs in Northern Ireland.
- Contribute to research initiatives that bridge academic theory and professional practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; exceptions considered for applicants with appropriate experience.
Degree offered: Master’s in City Planning & Design (UK Level 7)
Language: English; IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component (or equivalent qualification).
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in a relevant field (e.g., urban planning, architecture, geography, or related disciplines).
- Ability to balance part-time study with full-time employment.
- Strong commitment to professional development in urban planning.
- Applicant must be employed by a company with a base in Northern Ireland.
- Employer must provide a letter of support confirming release for one day per week of study and alignment with professional development needs.
- Open only to domestic applicants (not international students).
- Funding subject to renewal by the Department for the Economy.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Applicants must submit a CV and a combined letter of support from their employer (one file) via the university’s application portal. The employer’s letter must confirm support for the application, release for one day of weekly study, and alignment with professional development needs. Early applications are encouraged.
- CV
- Combined letter of support from employer (one file)
Contact
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