MSc Chartered Town Planner Degree Apprenticeship at University of Birmingham

Changes to government funding from Thursday 1 January 2026. Level 7 apprenticeships will continue to be government-funded for young people aged 16-21, and under 25 for care leavers and those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) at the start of their apprenticeship in England;. From 1 January 2026, apprentices who do not fall in the categories described above, will not be eligible for L7 government funding.

Department: Urban and Regional Planning  |  Duration: 48 months  |  Study mode: full-time (degree apprenticeship)  |  Intake: July, September 2025  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study seven core modules, plus one optional module and complete a dissertation of 12,000 words. In terms of the progression through the programme, the choice of option must be related to the dissertation. Modules include Dissertation (Urban and Regional Studies), Introduction to Spatial Planning, Place-making in Practice, Development Management, Urban Property Development, Sustainable Cities, You must choose one of the following optional modules:. Module Title Credits Professional Placement.

Career pathways

Supercharge your career with our professional qualification, opening doors to dynamic fields like spatial planning, regeneration, economic development, housing, and transport. Gain the skills and knowledge to drive impactful change and shape the future of our communities.

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