Urban Design and International Planning

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months SociologyArchitecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

MSc Urban Design and International Planning provides a specialist understanding of the relationship between urban design and planning by focusing on issues that are of international significance.

It will provide you with the core knowledge and competencies needed to become a chartered planner specialising in urban design and international planning.

It will also provide you with the technical applied skills and knowledge to practice as a professional urban designer across multiple scales and contexts.

The course is fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and is an Educational Member of the Urban Design Group as part of the Recognised Practitioner in Urban Design pathway.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 27 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3544 Data analysts
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
3543 Project support officers
2451 Architects

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Architecture and planning, Building and construction