MSc Town Planning at University of Brighton

The Town Planning MSc is a professionally accredited course that prepares you to become a forward-thinking planner equipped to address the social, environmental, and economic challenges of contemporary urban development. With a focus on sustainable coastal communities and climate resilience, the course blends critical theory with hands-on practice. You’ll benefit from strong industry links, expert teaching, and a location that offers rich learning opportunities—from the city to the South Downs.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Geography, Earth and Environment  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In order to meet the high professional standards required by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), students are required to complete four core modules as part of the course and have the opportunity for specialist study in allied areas. Course delivery is divided into three parts. Modules include Planning Theory and Practice, Policy and Implementation in Town Planning, Sustainable Urbanism in Coastal Communities, Comparative Practice in Property and Planning, Learning Log, Masters Research Skills and Dissertation.

Career pathways

This opens up broader career opportunities, access to professional networks, and ongoing support through memberships, events, and CPD resources after graduation. This course is an accessible and flexible route to the skills needed to work in future spatial planning environment - in the areas of planning policy, research and analysis and strategy formulation in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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