Urban Planning

University College of Estate Management
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

This new part-time online programme will provide you with the next step towards a career in creating and planning of sustainable urban environments. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.

From this programme, you will gain key technical literacy and critical practical skills that will allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. You can expect to upskill your sustainable urban development understanding, boost your leadership and collaboration skills, and improve your standing and reputation within your organisation.

This new programme is designed to align with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) requirements for chartered membership. Accreditation from RICS and RTPI will be sought by UCEM at the earliest opportunity.

This programme is perfect for you if:

1. You are a built environment professional, ready to specialise or transition to a career in urban/regional planning 2. You are passionate about sustainability and want to make a difference at a community development, and wider society level 3. You are a university graduate with a degree and/or interest in land-related topics, considering a career in the built environment

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
1251 Property, housing and estate managers
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
2451 Architects
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction