MCD Town and Regional Planning at University of Liverpool

You’ll learn about the social, economic and environmental challenges planners face, whilst becoming familiar with planning tools, methods and how they can be applied to particular planning contexts. This MCD taught programme is fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and will introduce you to the essential aspects of town and regional planning.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your studies, you’ll dive into the fascinating processes that go into creating and transforming urban places. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of past plan-making exercises, which will help you develop your skills and knowledge in this exciting field. Compulsory modules in spatial planning include Spatial Planning Challenges, Theory, Power and Ethics, Trends, Outcomes and Impacts, Making Places, Implementing and Managing Change, Spatial Planning and Design Project.

Career pathways

There are significant career opportunities in the field of planning, urban regeneration and environmental management working for local authorities, the private and voluntary sectors. Within the planning sphere graduates can become involved in a variety of different positions concerned with helping to improve the quality of our towns and cities.

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