MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies at London School of Economics and Political Science

Delve into the economics, geography and politics of land-use planning, drawing on LSE’s strength in interdisciplinary teaching in this unique programme. MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies is a unique planning programme as it's based on the economics, geography and the politics of land-use planning, drawing on LSE’s strength in interdisciplinary teaching. The programme has a long tradition in training both people seeking careers in urban and regional planning policy and mid-career professionals.

Department: Department of Geography and Environment  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you're planning to apply for a PhD within the department, please be advised that you need to take some methods training as part of the MSc. Contact your MSc Programme Director and the Director of Graduate studies to discuss this requirement. Compulsory and core courses include The Economics of Regional and Urban Planning, Social and Political Aspects of Planning, Masterclass in Planning Practice, Dissertation - MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies.

Career pathways

Our graduates typically go on to careers in planning consultancies, local and regional government, real estate and property development, and community advocacy organisations. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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