Urban Planning MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

The course covers the historical development of cities, their present problems and opportunities, and how to help shape their future across the world, using Dundee and its surroundings as a learning laboratory. It is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years (3 years with Level 2 entry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

At Level 3 students specialise in urban design or environmental sustainability and complete a major individual study in their chosen specialism. Relevant international trips may be organised; past destinations include the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Malta, Portugal and Spain.

Career pathways

Urban planners work with politicians, communities, property developers, the renewable energy sector, environmentalists and public health sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: 4-year route (Level 1 entry) standard offer BBBC, widening access offer BBCC; 3-year route (Level 2 entry) BB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher. English language (applicants who need to prove it; some nationalities exempt): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, Writing 6.0, Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5; also accepted: PTE Academic UKVI 64 overall, TOEFL iBT 80 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year. Scottish students; entry September 2027; subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. Per year of study, before scholarships; entry September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (3 years with Level 2 entry)

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