Urban and Regional Planning MSc
University of Birmingham
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Urban and Regional Planning MSc prepares professionals to excel in planning and the built environment, addressing urban challenges and promoting sustainable development. Land use and space are crucial for healthy communities and residents’ quality of life. Planners mediate competing interests, fostering equitable growth and sustainable, liveable environments. This course is accredited by The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). You can benefit hugely from the diversity of activity undertaken ...Read more

Urban and Regional Planning MSc prepares professionals to excel in planning and the built environment, addressing urban challenges and promoting sustainable development. Land use and space are crucial for healthy communities and residents’ quality of life. Planners mediate competing interests, fostering equitable growth and sustainable, liveable environments. This course is accredited by The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). You can benefit hugely from the diversity of activity undertaken by the Urban and Regional Planning team within the School of Geography. Our extensive research and consultancy work ensures that our teaching is relevant, up-to-date and research-led, while losing none of its intellectual rigour. With a history of international excellence in research and teaching, join the next generation of urban planners to solve the many challenges of today’s world.

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Entry requirements

Students need 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

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£11,250 per year

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£28,080 per year

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15 Dec 25
Geography and Urban & Regional Planning
It is such a nice place to be and so close to the city...
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Natasha
12 Dec 25
Geography and Urban & Regional Planning
Best: The Campus - I love how easily I can walk from my accommodation to uni and how close everything is together. The beauty of the campus also adds to this and the ease of...
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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham, the founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK, has been pursuing and...

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Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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