Appendix 1 – Template for initial enquiry form

The RTPI will consider proposals from institutions both in the UK, Ireland and internationally.

The first stage of the assessment process is to fill in this form and return it to with any other information you wish to include.

The RTPI will then assess whether there is a ‘without prejudice’ case for progressing with accreditation.

Name of institution
Contact details
Location
[within which RTPI Nation or English Region or Overseas Nation]
Name of course(s)
Language the course will be taught in?
Whether applying for full (combined), spatial or specialist accreditation for each course seeking accreditation
[refer to the RTPI statement on initial planning education]
Institutional/Departmental context
[include reference to a track record of town planning/built environment teaching, support for the course within the university, taught specialisms or research strengths (REF 2014 and NSS results for UK universities and equivalent assessment systems and surveys (where available) in Ireland and other countries internationally)]
Current student numbers
[Is this an existing planning programme? What type of students does the institution attract? Breakdown of UK or Irish students in the respective jurisdictions (or home students for international universities), and international students]
Admissions requirements and diversity
The RTPI is committed to promoting equity and equality in the practice of planning and education in planning in line with its Bye-laws, Regulations and Code of Conduct for members.
Universities seeking accreditation should admit students regardless of faith, gender, ethnicity, caste etc. Please ensure that all applications confirm that they comply with these requirements.
Rationale for course
Course structure and module content
[a summary of the main areas of focus]
Mode of delivery
[full-time, part-time or distance learning]
Proposed fees
Include fees for UK/Irish students (as appropriate) and International Students.
For universities in Ireland fees should be stated in both Euros and GBP and overseas universities should state fees in both GBP and domestic currency for home and international students.
Staffing
[including number and % of RTPI members, and PhD]
Local practitioner involvement and support
[e.g. from local employers and the RTPI Nation or English Region]
Unique Selling Point
[a summary of what makes the course different from others, what is the School’s educational philosophy. The RTPI is keen to ensure a diversity of offer, complementing the menu of courses available to planning students at different stages of their academic or professional career]
RTPI planning education provision
[please provide a short commentary on the impact of a new course on the effectiveness of RTPI accredited universities in the region or nearby]