distance learning course in planning & development

cant help you with your query, sorry.

EDIT: editted by moderator

http://www.dit.ie/DIT/study/parttime2007/programmes/dt123.html

The programme is part-time and aimed at existing professionals working in the area of the built environment. Successful applicants for the programme will normally already be working within, or at the margins of, the planning system and it is an aim of the programme to bring a more diverse and wider range of skills into the planning profession in Ireland.

The programme is based on 2.5 academic years, i.e. the programme is delivered on the basis of a five-semester cycle

The link above is to a spatial planning course in DIT, not distance learning, but it is part time. Not sure how helpful this will be. It is an MSc though so I presume you will need a primary degree.

DT122 MSc in Planning and Development is another two years part time course that may be more suitable

Thanks for that. Just checked it out but they both need a primary degree. Just looked at a similar thread which seems to indicate that it’s all or nothing – basically,I would have to leave my job and study full time. Grr.

Hi Lisa, if it is degree level you are after, maybe have a look at some of the Open University courses. Whilst they are not exactly what you are looking for they might bring you towards the direction you want to go. Colleges vary quite alot, but would be worth looking to see what the course outline is in Social Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology etc on the following list:

http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/social_sciences.shtm

Just checked that out and I’m impressed. There is an environmental studies course which would point me in the right direction alright. Definitely going to look into this. Thanks a million for that.:)

Lisa

You should make sure that if you do undertake a planning course it is recognised as a qualification by the relevant professional bodies…in this case the Irish planning Institute or the Royal Town Planning Institute. You may find it difficult to work as a planner unless you undertake an accreditted course.