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Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Professional Masters

Subject areas

Regional Planning

Course Summary

Our cities are the beating heart of our communities, societies and economies. Theyre the intricate networks of design, development, decisions and policies that impact the lives of everyone every day. Urban planners play a crucial role in balancing all of these functions, and without their expertise, society wouldnt be able to function.

As urban populations continue to grow exponentially, the need to align development with sustainability is paramount. On UCEMs part-time, online MSc Urban Planning programme, youll study the relationship between our urban and natural environments, and gain the knowledge and expertise needed to help realise a sustainable built environment.

This part-time online programme will provide you with the platform from which you can play a key role in the creation and development of sustainable urban environments. It will guide you through and provide you with the foundational knowledge and critical skills needed at every stage of the planning process.

  • Understand the history of spatial and urban planning and the legal and institutional structures that govern the practice
  • Consider the principles behind urban planning and their impact on the evolution of the built environment
  • Learn how to solve complex planning conflicts that arise from the need to balance social, economic and environmental issues
  • Hone your ability to gather, analyse and frame decision making around data from varied sources
  • Build the negotiation and collaborative skills needed to achieve a positive outcome between clients and stakeholders
  • Appreciate how placemaking can add significant value to the well-being and health of a community, as well as its assets

Your career

Unlock your potential

This course equips graduates with both the essential subject knowledge and the practical expertise needed to work in planning and development across a range of industries, including town planning, property and development.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£5,500

Entry requirements

Entrants to this programme normally are required to have attained one of the following:

  • A Bachelors Degree with honours at upper second standard (2:1) as a minimum, or equivalent;
  • A Bachelors degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) as a minimum, or equivalent, and be employed in a relevant role and with 1 years experience in a relevant field;
  • A Bachelors Degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) as a minimum, or equivalent, in a built environment subject such as Architecture, Surveying, Real Estate Management, Geography, or Environmental Science;
  • A Level 5 qualification as defined by Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus 5 years relevant experience;
  • A professional qualification plus 5 years relevant experience;
  • Successfully completed the UCEM Postgraduate Access programme* at the first attempt.

University information

UCEM is a fully online specialist provider of supported online education for the built environment. Its global online community of around 4,000 students benefits from a high-quality industry informed curriculum, delivered by tutors with significant professional expertise. UCEM provides a flexible, accessible and sustainable built environment education that fits around students’ life and career goals. All programmes are taught completely...more

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