MSc / PGDip Urban and Regional Planning at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Urban and Regional Planning MSc prepares professionals to excel in planning and the built environment, addressing urban challenges and promoting sustainable development. Land use and space are crucial for healthy communities and residents’ quality of life. Planners mediate competing interests, fostering equitable growth and sustainable, liveable environments.

Department: Urban and Regional Planning | Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study six core modules, plus one optional module and a dissertation of 12,000 words. Modules include Dissertation (Urban and Regional Studies), Development Management, Introduction to Spatial Planning, Place-making in Practice, Planning Practice: Skills, Behaviours and Professional Development, Urban Property Development, Sustainable Cities.

Career pathways

This course is perfect for those aiming to gain a professional qualification that opens doors to a thriving career in spatial planning. You’ll be equipped to excel in regeneration, economic development, housing, and transport sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. To enroll in a Graduate Diploma, you need a degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Graduate Diploma students who excel in their modules may transfer to the Masters level. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,070 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=LES033

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