The programme is offered in the following alternative formats: Either the MPhil/PhD in Regional and Urban Planning or combined with the MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies progressing onto the MPhil/PhD in Regional Planning (1+3 route), MPhil/PhD in Regional and Urban Planning - The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught masters degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in the dissertation, in a related subject. Most students take four years to complete the PhD. 1+3 Route: MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies (1 year) + MPhil/PhD in Regional Planning. The 1+3 route is suitable for those individuals who do not hold a relevant ESRC recognised postgraduate research training degree and is aimed at students graduating with an undergraduate degree in planning, urban geography or closely related subject. (See entrance requirements for the MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies programme). The 1+3 Combined PhD Programme is only available as part of an ESRC Funded pathway. The 1+3 scheme provides funding for a one-year research training MSc programme plus three years in a linked PhD programme. Progression from the masters onto the PhD programme is dependent upon performance in the masters programme (Students must score 65 per cent overall and at least 70 in their dissertation to comply with the Departments usual PhD entry criteria). Once on the PhD Programme, 1+3 students will follow the same programme structure as ordinary PhD students but adjusted to account for courses already taken on the MSc.