MSc Urban Design at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc teaching how to design responsive, resilient and sustainable cities, treating the city as a complex dynamic system. Based on the Urban Design Studies Unit's research in design, urban analytics, morphology and theory, and tested through studio work with live commissions and clients.

Department: Urban Design Studies Unit | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivered through studio work, lectures, seminars and a research project. Compulsory classes teach the principles of sustainable and resilient cities; optional classes allow specialisation. Taught classes run over Semesters 1 and 2.

Career pathways

Graduates work in large practices, government, academia, NGOs, local authorities and their own practices; job titles include Senior Street Design Officer, Lecturer and Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a discipline related to the built environment and the city, such as architecture, planning or engineering; candidates with alternative professional experience may also be considered. Applicants from design-based disciplines submit a portfolio of design work; others explain in their Statement of Purpose where their interest in urbanism comes from (a portfolio of relevant work is welcome). International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement); other recognised English tests are accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2027/28). Home fee status, Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland, same fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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