From time to time the institute will consider approaches from Higher Education Institutions seeking RTPI accreditation. This page provides initial information for universities considering applying for accreditation.
Accreditation is the process by which the RTPI approves courses in initial planning education as meeting the requirements for Chartered Membership of the RTPI. The RTPI accredits Planning Schools within the UK and internationally. Through the Accreditation process, the RTPI assesses both the learning outcomes of a particular course, and the ability of the University Planning School to deliver the course the effectiveness of the Planning School. This will take into account factors such as the prominence of the Planning School within the University, the availability of physical resources, and the quality of the teaching and research base.
All accredited courses must demonstrate how a student of the course, on exiting with the qualification, is able to demonstrate a set of specific learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are applicable to all courses, though each Planning School and course will address the learning outcomes in different ways.
Details of all RTPI learning outcomes can be found in sections 6.8 and 7.7 of the RTPI Policy Statement on Initial Planning Education.
For further information about accreditation please refer to the Guide to RTPI Accreditation.
Universities wishing to make a case for RTPI accreditation are asked to contact the Head of Education and Lifelong Learning: education@rtpi.org.uk
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