MPhil in Planning Growth and Regeneration

In the UK moves to devolve government and decision-making to the regional and local levels are generating an increased requirement for well-trained professionals who are capable of providing the knowledge and analytical skills required.This course is therefore designed to equip you with the analytical skills required to Understand the factors that lead to variations in regional growth and development and to understand the consequences of regional imbalance; Assess the scope for policy intervention to manage regional growth; Design efficient and effective policies to manage growth at the regional level; Understand how best to implement growth and regeneration policies; and Evaluate policy achievement and monitor and assess the effectiveness of policy initiatives.