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Master of Urban and Regional Planning

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A four-year degree using geographic thinking to plan sustainable cities.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Urban and Regional Planning can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Urban and regional planner
Real estate agent
Market research analyst
GIS analyst
Sustainability specialist

Curriculum

Courses include geography of urban diversity
Geographies of urban change
Urban and regional planning
Geographic information systems and an urban field experience capstone in Chicago
With local internships.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£29,070 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£39,897 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Urban and Regional Planning
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
231 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.