MSc Urban Design and International Planning at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Explore the relationship between urban design and planning with an international focus, by studying this accredited master's. Ready to rethink what you know about cities? This course offers the insight and skills needed to shape urban spaces. Prepare for your career in with a course accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), and benefit from Manchester’s strong industry links.

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 International Urban Design, MSc Urban Design and International Planning Dissertation, Urban Design Project, Neighbourhood Planning Project, International Planning: Systems and Frameworks, Urban Design and International Planning Study Tour.

Career pathways

This course has been specifically designed to equip you for professional practice in urban design and planning in a fast-moving international market. Opportunities will arise in both the private and public sectors across global consultancies, development companies, government departments and agencies, and third sector organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. 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. 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 subskill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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

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