CURS is a leading international centre for research, teaching and consultancy in spatial and social planning studies, an academic and policy discipline that encompasses agendas around housing, regeneration, economic development, communities and the governance of public policy.
Masters degrees (PGCert, PGDip, Dip, MSc)
We offer a wide range of taught MSc degree programmes, as well as Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates and other qualifications that can be taken on a full-time, part-time or modular basis. CURS has RTPI accreditation for Urban and Regional Planning and IED accreditation for Local and Regional Economic Development.
Research
Our focus for research and teaching is grouped around two areas:
Latest News and Events
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'Leadership and Place' - New book to be published by Routledge December 2010
This is an insightful book which looks at the leadership literature and relates this to the experience and views of those working in economic development, planning and regeneration and the challenges faced in sustainable place shaping. |
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The Place of Leadership in Urban and Regional Development: Regional Studies Association International Research Network
23-24 November - call for papers
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Undergraduate Open Day
The next Undergraduate Open Day will be on 11 September 2010, 10.00am – 3.30pm. Open days
Find a course
See our recently renamed Masters degree
MSc Local and Regional Economic Development (previously Economic Development Research and Policy).
Find a research degree
We offer a huge diversity of opportunities for research at postgraduate level.