MPlan Town and Regional Planning at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Town and Regional Planning MPlan programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a professional career in urban, regional and environmental planning. The MPlan offers two pathways with distinct specialisms. This course is an integrated Master’s programme designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in urban, regional, and environmental planning.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year of study introduces you to planning issues and the circumstances in which they arise. It provides an understanding of how planning powers, agencies and policies work to overcome the challenges that face cities and communities. Compulsory modules in year one include Understanding Places and Communities, Introduction to Planning and Development, Urban and Environmental Economics, Contemporary Planning, Merseyside and a Global Sense of Place.

Career pathways

Our programmes are varied, interdisciplinary, and have a strong vocational focus, meaning that Liverpool planning graduates enter a wide range of planning related careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Career development is embedded throughout the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in relevant diploma.; IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £14,000 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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