The Department of Town & Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, the premier academic institute in Sri Lanka that offers courses in planning, has selected candidates for its 8th intake of postgraduate degree programme titled Master of Spatial Planning, Management and Design.
The degree is accredited by the Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka. The lectures are conducted by both local and foreign experts in respective fields. The course aligned with SLQF level 9. The curriculum mainly consists Studios, some compulsory and elective modules related to Planning, Management & Spatial Design and Master Thesis.
Compulsory Modules
- Cities, Regions and Economic Development
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Planning for Risk and Uncertainty
- Environmental Region Studio
- Planning Theory and Strategic Intervention
- Urban Governance, Planning and Environment Law
- Urban Design Management
- Urban Planning and Design Studio
- Project Management and Implementation
- Public policy, Urban Finance and Ethics
- Research Methods
- Site Planning Studio
Master Thesis
Elective Modules
- Heritage and Culture in Planning
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental and Community Impact Assessment
- International Planning Studies I
- International Planning Studies II
- Housing Studies
The course duration is two (02) years full-time which consist of four (04) semesters. The regular lectures of the course will be conducted on Fridays and Saturdays and students need to participate full-time in studios. At the same time, the students are expected to engage in a minimum of 12 hours a week of independent studies.
Eligibility criteria (a-f):
a. The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Town & Country Planning of the University of Moratuwa
Or
b. Any Bachelors Degree of at least five years duration in Architecture from a recognized University as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate
Or
c. Any Bachelors Degree of at least four years duration in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Transport & Logistics Management, Quantity Surveying, Facilities Management, Agriculture, Economics, Estate Management & Valuation, Geography, Law, Sociology from a recognized university as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate
Or
d. Bachelor of Built Environment Degree from the University of Moratuwa and a Minimum of one year post-qualifying experience in the area of planning and urban development as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate
Or
e. Any other Degree of at least three years duration in a relevant field from a recognized university as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate and Minimum of one year post-qualifying experience in area of planning and urban development as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate
f. A recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute in a relevant field obtained through an academic route, as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate and Minimum of one year post-qualifying experience in area of planning and urban development as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.
Registrar, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
The curriculum of Master of Spatial Planning Management and Design is available in this website. This course is ideal for early and mid-career persons with a strong emphasis on urban planning, management and design education.
The applications will be called in February
Completed applications shall be submitted to the Department of Town & Country Planning with a receipt for payment of the application processing fee of Rs.1000.00 to the University Shroff (weekdays from 9.00am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.00pm) or sent by post to the university with a pay-in voucher worth Rs.1000.00, obtained from any Bank of Ceylon branch, to be paid to "University of Moratuwa. NC No: 70993353.
Inquiries:
Programme Director: Dr. Lakshika Meetiyagoda +94716037340 cc-msc-spmd@uom.lk