Planning and Urban Leadership (Distance Learning) MSc
University of the West of England
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IntroductionUWE Bristols MSc Planning and Urban Leadership is a fully-accredited planning qualification, delivered through distance learning, which allows you to choose when and where you learn.Accreditations and partnerships:Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)The course is about creating planning professionals who are visionary, innovative and confident in leading projects and teams. Whether youre looking to make a start in planning-related fields or you already work in the profession, the ...Read more

Introduction

UWE Bristol's MSc Planning and Urban Leadership is a fully-accredited planning qualification, delivered through distance learning, which allows you to choose when and where you learn.

Accreditations and partnerships:

  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

The course is about creating planning professionals who are visionary, innovative and confident in leading projects and teams. Whether you're looking to make a start in planning-related fields or you already work in the profession, the MSc Planning and Urban Leadership is designed to provide the core planning education and specialism expertise you need to make your mark in these growing sectors.

Careers / Further study

This course will open up careers across the planning and property profession, whether in the public, private or third sector. Related opportunities include roles in areas such as housing, development, conservation, environmental management and governance.

For more information, including the most up to date module listing, see the entry for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button to the left of this page.

WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
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75th
What students say
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Muhammad Yumnaa
28 Feb 23

Dormitories to be watched..Read more

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Hettiarachchige Sandamali
23 Feb 23

Hi ,, As an urban planning student, it would be great with much more community gathering places and some breathing places. Also, some areas can be seen as dead places, and so..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

We normally require an honours degree of 2.2 or above. If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, we will consider you on an individual basis.

Tuition fees

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£10,250 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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The fees stated are indicative. For more information, see the listing for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fees stated are indicative. For more information, see the listing for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button.

£10,250 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fees stated are indicative. For more information, see the listing for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button.

£10,250 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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The fees stated are indicative. For more information, see the listing for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button.

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Muhammad Yumnaa
28 Feb 23
Urban Planning MSc
Dormitories to be watched...
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Hettiarachchige Sandamali
23 Feb 23
Urban Planning MSc
Hi ,, As an urban planning student, it would be great with much more community gathering places and some breathing places. Also, some areas can be seen as dead places, and so...
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