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MSc Urban Design and Planning at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A masters fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute covering the relationship between urban design and planning, with training in VR/AR, Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Geography and Planning  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Perspectives on Spatial Planning and Development, Spatial Planning Systems, Planning and the Development Process, Urban Regeneration and Extended Reality, Design and Placemaking, with a design or standard dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in urban design, planning, real estate development, urban policy, government, international development, NGOs and research, particularly in consultancy and the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,980 a year (2027/28). Home fee, per year Source

International applicants: GBP 29,145 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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