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PgCert City Planning at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate certificate giving a broad foundation in spatial and city planning, relating research to work experience. It can be taken in nine months full-time or modularly and can lead into the MSc City Planning for eligible students.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 9 months full-time; up to 48 months modular  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core courses (Planning Systems and Procedures, Planning Theory and Values, Sustainable Spatial Strategies Lab) and options such as Community Engagement and Empowerment, Design Governance, Digital Planning Systems and Tools, Smart Cities and Infrastructure and Urban Conservation.

Career pathways

Positions in local and national government and private-sector consultancies in spatial planning, development management and regeneration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Third class/Pass (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; applicants without this but with significant work experience may be considered with a CV and question-based personal statement. Students needing a Student Visa cannot progress to a Masters after starting the PgCert, and the programme does not give Graduate Route eligibility.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,021 a year (2027-28). Home & RUK full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 9,425 a year (2027-28). International & EU full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time; up to 48 months modular

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