Town Planning

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Town Planning at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in the dynamic field of urban and regional planning. This program integrates core principles of sustainable development, environmental management, infrastructure design, and community engagement, preparing graduates to effectively address the complex challenges of urbanization and land use in Malaysia and beyond.

Throughout the course, students will explore topics such as spatial planning, transportation, land development, environmental impact assessment, and policy formulation. The curriculum is carefully structured to combine theoretical frameworks with practical applications, including project-based learning, site visits, and internship opportunities with local planning authorities and private sector organizations. This approach ensures that graduates gain real-world insights and professional competencies that are highly valued by employers.

The program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. They will learn to utilize cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other digital tools to analyze spatial data, design sustainable urban environments, and develop innovative solutions for city planning challenges. Additionally, the program fosters an awareness of social and cultural contexts, promoting inclusive and participatory planning practices.

Graduates of the Town Planning program will be well-prepared for careers in urban planning departments, government agencies, consulting firms, and non-governmental organizations. They will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping sustainable, resilient, and livable cities, ensuring the well-being of communities now and in the future. The program also lays a strong foundation for further studies or professional accreditation in town planning and related fields.

By choosing this program, students will join a vibrant academic community committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, supported by Newcastle University Malaysia’s reputation for high-quality education and industry relevance.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• TCP1014 Planning Processes
• TCP1027 Shaping Towns and Cities
• TCP1018 Design Awareness and Communication
• TCP1019 Economics of Development I
• TCP1020 Environment and Sustainability
• TCP1023 Geographical Information Systems
• TCP1024 Reading the City
• TCP1025 Social Worlds
• TCP1026 Understanding Place – Methods and Perspectives

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• TCP2023 Understanding Sustainable Development
• TCP2025 Researching Local Economies
• TCP2027 Research Skills
• TCP2029 The Planning Professional

Optional modules

You take two of the following optional modules:

• TCP2005 Housing Policy
• TCP2006 Design and Neighbourhood
• TCP2028 Understanding Cities
• TCP2030 Urban Poverty: A Global Perspective

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• TCP3054 Planning Theory and Politics
• TCP3049 Skills for Planning Strategies
• TCP3053 Development Management
• TCP3052 Strategies into Action
• TCP3099 Dissertation

You may choose to leave the programme at the end of Stage 3 and will be awarded a degree in Urban Planning BA Honours.

If you wish to continue on the MPlan route, you have the opportunity to gain the Certificate in Planning Practice between Stages 3 and 4 of this degree. The Certificate consists of a professional practice placement, lasting one year full time. See the Course Overview for details.

After completing the Certificate, you return to the University for Stage 4 of the MPlan degree.

Stage 4

MPlan students can choose to specialise in Urban Regeneration of Environmental Planning by taking one of the combinations of four modules below.

Urban regeneration

• TCP8025 Linked Research Project
• TCP8026 Consultancy Project
• TCP8902 The Reflexive Practitioner
• TCP8922 Delivering Regeneration

Urban regeneration with Erasmus exchange

• TCP7026 European Research Project
• TCP8089 European Placement Preparation
• TCP8901 The Reflexive Practitioner
• TCP8922 Delivering Regeneration

Environmental planning

• TCP8025 Linked Research Project
• LAW8147 Introduction to Planning Law and Environmental Impact Assessment
• TCP8026 Consultancy Project
• TCP8901 The Reflexive Practitioner
• LAW8555 Environmental Impact Assessment Law and Practice
• TCP8923 Planning Practice and Climate Change

Environmental planning with Erasmus exchange

• TCP7026 European Research Project
• TCP8089 European Placement Preparation
• TCP8901 The Reflexive Practitioner
• LAW8555 Environmental Impact Assessment Law and Practice
• TCP8923 Planning Practice and Climate Change

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, you can find out which other entry requirements are considered on our entry requirements web page.

- A Levels

ABB-BBC.

- Scottish Qualifications

AABBB-AABB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

- International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 28-34 points.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B-BBBBB at Higher Level.

- Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits achieved at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits achieved at a minimum of Merit. A unit in English Language is essential.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

To include at least 150 credits at Merit grade.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDM-DMM.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,M2,M2-M2,M2,M3 in Principal Subjects.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Architecture and the International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.

Accreditation

Both of our planning degrees are professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). This means they satisfy the standards set by the planning profession.

See the Route to Chartered Town Planner section below for more information about our RTPI accredited qualifications and the flexibility of the planning programme at Newcastle.