BA (Hons) in Urban Planning & Design
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Course Introduction

Course Highlight
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Awarded ByLimkokwing University
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Ranking219 (Asian University Rankings source:QS)
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LevelBachelor
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Duration4 Years
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IntakeJAN-APR-JUNE-SEP
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ScholarshipsYES
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IELTS5.5
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CGPA2.50
About the course
BA (Hons) in Urban Planning & Design is a professional discipline that explores several aspects of the built and social environments of cities and communities, anticipating how the city will function and how it will look as it develops, or redevelops, in the future. The design aspects respond to the changes in technology as well as construction that deals with the look and aesthetic details of urban places and spaces. Urban planning takes into consideration the technical and political process concerned with the welfare of people, control of the use of land, transportation and communication networks, and the protection and enhancement of the city’s environment. These designed spaces create a sense of place and character, give meanings to the city, and becomes the platform for social interaction. This enriches the people’s quality of life which is vital not only for the growth of the nation, but also in making livable and sustainable cities. The students’ journey in this course starts with the fundamentals of urban planning as well as fundamentals of design principles, followed by a thorough training on every discipline involved in this field. Ultimately, the student will be equipped with a holistic understanding of the basic knowledge and operational skills necessary for achieving sustainable urban planning and design, their environments, facilities and support services.
Benefits
- Urban Designer
- Urban Planner
- Urban Landscape Designer
- Transportation Planner
- Consultant Planner
Course Modules
Year 1
Semester 1
Evolution of Planning Ideas
Site Planning
City in History
Malaysian Society
Introduction to Planning
Option 142 – Plant Material
Communication Principal
Communication 112
Choose One
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B
Co-Curriculum 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Land-use Planning 1
Land-use Planning 2
Development & Urban Environment
Transport Planning & Highway Engineering
Quantitative Technique & Computer
Urban Economic Geography
Urban Engineering
Global Classroom
Choose One
Moral Studies
Malaysian Studies
Islamic Studies
Co-Curriculum 3
Co-Curriculum 2
Year 3
Public Policy Making I – Structure Plan
Public Policy Making II – Local Plan
Planning Law (Malaysian Context)
Environmental Sustainable Studies
Community and Housing Diversity
GIS in Planning
Shaping the Metropolis
Government and Politics in Planning
Seminar
Research Methodology
Year 4
Industrial Training
Research Project
Industrial Training Report & Logbook
Planning Practice
Planning Theory
Development Control & Management
Option 143 – Project Management
About the Campus
Limkokwing University
Limkokwing University is an international University with a global presence across 3 continents. With over 30,00 students coming from more than 150 countries, studying in its 12 campuses in Botswan...
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