MPlan Urban Planning at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A four-year integrated masters giving the skills, knowledge and accredited qualification to enter planning and related professions.

What you will study

Modules include The Making of Urban Places, Development, Planning and the State, Urban and Regional Economics, Urban Analytics, Sustainable Cities, Planning, Policy and Governance, real estate development and Social Justice and Environmental Challenges.

Career pathways

Most graduates work in planning or related built environment professions including housing, transport planning, real estate, development control, forward planning, regeneration, urban design, heritage and conservation, for employers such as AECOM, Arup, CBRE, Deloitte and local authorities; more than half join planning consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer (standard): A levels ABB. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB plus B in a social science related EPQ, or BBB plus B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 33 (32 with B in a social science based extended essay). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Scottish Highers: AAABB. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AB. Access to HE Diploma: a relevant subject, 45 Level 3 credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,650 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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