MSc Urban Studies at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Year of entry: 2027. Understand how cities are responding to some of the most significant social, environmental and economic challenges of our time. Study an interdisciplinary programme taught across Geography, Architecture, Global Development, and Planning and Environmental Management.

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 Urban Studies Dissertation, Critical Issues in Urban Studies, Policy Making in Greater Manchester, Researching the City, Global Urban Futures.

Career pathways

This course supports students interested in careers across urban research, policy, consultancy and development. You will develop the analytical, research and critical-thinking skills needed to understand and address urban challenges in a range of professional settings.

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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 sub-skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 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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