MA Town and Regional Planning at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Shape the spaces people live and work by becoming a spatial planning expert, influencing strategies and policies on local development. Become a spatial planning expert with the ability to advise clients on the effective use of land. This accredited course will develop your understanding of local authority controls relating to many aspects of policy; including transportation, communities, the environment and the quality of the built environment.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Housing Needs, Local Planning, Development Value & Viability, Research Methods, Legislative Frameworks & Decision Making in Planning, Planning for Environmental Sustainability, Inclusive Places: Theory & Practice, Dissertation.

Career pathways

You will be able to access a wide range of careers in the planning profession, both in the public and private sectors. Taught within our School of Built Environment & Engineering, you will benefit from our excellent contacts with practitioners in planning and construction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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