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MSc Urban and Rural Planning at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the skills and a comprehensive understanding of urban and rural planning. This online course will train you to become an effective, professionally qualified planner.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: 25 Jan 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Context & Law, Local Planning, Strategic Planning for Infrastructure. Year 2 core modules: Sustainable Urban Design Principles, International Planning, Research Techniques. Year 3 core modules: Implementation & Delivery, Dissertation.

Career pathways

MSc Urban and Rural Planning prepares you for work as a planner in a range of sectors, including local or central government and private practice. You could gain employment in planning, development, construction management, urban design, local or regional council planning departments, or charities and community planning initiatives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should meet one of the following criteria: Graduates: Have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects such as Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Surveying, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainably, or Housing and Real Estate Management Have at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject plus at least one year of professional practice in Urban/Environmental Planning related work environment Have at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject plus one 60 credit Open University module (Environment: sharing a dynamic planet DST206) Non-Graduates: Non-graduates will normally be required to complete some study with the Open University before starting on the MSc. This will consist of up to 240 credits, depending upon your academic and professional background. Applicants with significant relevant experience from the work environment may be considered without formal qualifications You should describe your experience in detail in your application and provide relevant supporting documentation including your CV All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Intake: 25 Jan 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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

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