MSc Transport and Urban Planning at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to create more sustainable, accessible and liveable towns and cities. Prepare for careers in transport planning, urban planning, development, consultancy and public policy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Environment, Education and Development | Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 year (part-time) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Digital Planning - Spatial and Policy Analysis, Digital Planning - Decision Support Systems, Future Transport and Mobility, Sustainable Transport Project, Dissertation [MSc Transport and Urban Planning], Land Use and Transport Planning.

Career pathways

Graduates develop specialist knowledge of transport systems, urban development and sustainable mobility, together with analytical and practical skills valued across planning and development sectors. The course is particularly relevant for students interested in creating more accessible, efficient and sustainable places.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- A UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent. When assessing your academic record, we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. A bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Engineering, Transport and Logistics Economics, and Public Administration is a desired requirement. Experience: - If you do not have a degree in one of the listed relevant areas, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience in the relevant fields, including urban planning, transport planning, and other public policy domains for a minimum of 2 years. English language: IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5, and no other sub-skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,600 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 year (part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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