MCD Urban Design and Planning at University of Liverpool

The MCD Urban Design and Planning is one of our postgraduate programmes accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and it supports students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to become professionals operating in the fields of urban design and planning. The programme aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of urban design and planning, providing them with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of planning and designing urban spaces. Students will explore the social, economic, and environmental challenges that cities face today and learn how to address these challenges through the development of sustainable and innovative design and planning strategies at various spatial scales.

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

In your first semester, you will be introduced to the challenges and forces that shape the built environment and the role played by design professionals. Compulsory modules in semester 1 include Spatial Planning Challenges, Theory, Power and Ethics, Trends, Outcomes and Impacts, Urban Design: Principles and Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates of this MCD programme have excellent job prospects in the field of urban design and planning and beyond.

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