Planning & Sustainable Development

The Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development is an introductory graduate-level course in spatial planning and development for cities, regions, towns, rural areas, and neighbourhoods.

Applicants must have a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or higher, in arts, social science, architecture, engineering, science, commerce, law, health, or equivalent subject. All applicants must also provide a high standard of personal motivational statement and a sound academic reference. They should also demonstrate, at interview, a very high level of engagement and interest in the subject. Applicants who hold a degree other than honours may also be accepted under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), subject to the requirement that they demonstrate a proven track record of significant experience in a field closely related to planning and sustainable development and a clear capacity for carrying out studies at the postgraduate level. Selection will be based on academic achievement, personal motivational statement, an interview and relevant work experience (if any). For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page. International/Non-EU Applicants For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students. In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments. Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office. English Language Requirements Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.