Civil Design (B.E/B.Sc. in English) --

Introduction
Students of Civic Design learn how to design spaces and places in which people can live and work comfortably, taking into account social, economic and environmental needs. Graduates of Civic Design help companies and governments to make difficult decisions on the use of land and how it should be developed. In recent years, Civic Design has become particularly concerned with the preservation and impact of the natural environment: for example, how we deal with the growing amount of rubbish in our cities and concerns about flooding. The UK is preoccupied with housing people in the most efficient way, because land is scarce. In China, the density of population in some parts of the country is much greater than in the UK and so efficient and effective use of space is also important. The rate of development in China, means that good planning is essential. The programme at XJTLU has been designed to help students appreciate the similarities and differences between planning in China and the UK.
What knowledge and skills will I acquire?
By the time you graduate, you should:
1. have a thorough understanding of natural and built environments and the factors that are shaping our surroundings
2. have developed a detailed understanding of the relationship between planning and environmental issues
3. understand the role, scope and limitations of contemporary town and regional planning
4. understand how planning decisions may be made with due regard to the communities and other stakeholders
What are my career prospects?
There is high demand for graduates with knowledge of environmental planning and urban design. Graduates tend to be promoted quickly, many working in senior positions within government, private practice and academic institutions.
What will I study?
At level 1, you will study the following core subjects:
1. town and country planning
2. land, society and public policy
3. drawing and design
4. planning practices in Europe and China
 
At level 2, you will build on this foundation and learn about:
1. environmental sustainability
2. spatial design and the built environment
3. planning methodology
4. geographic information systems (GIS)
5. managing the urban environment In your final year, you will undertake a substantial research project, spanning both semesters.

You will also learn about:
1. planning and property development
2. laws and theories of planning. You may also choose from options in environmental planning or urban design, depending on your specialisation.