MSc Urban and Regional Planning

The Urban and Regional Planning MSc at the University of Sheffield is a full-time taught postgraduate course that equips students with the skills required to become a professional planner. This one year course provides an in-depth understanding of how cities and regions function, opening doors to solve contemporary urban challenges.Course Content: The MSc in Urban and Regional Planning covers a range of topics that provide a comprehensive understanding of urban and regional planning. This includes theoretical concepts concerning socioeconomic and political dynamics, as well as analysing, interpreting and improving the places and communities we live in. Students will learn through lectures, seminars, group work, and individual assignments.Key Modules: The course includes core modules such as 'Principles of Urban and Regional Planning', 'Urban Development and Policy in China', 'Research Methods', 'Planning Practice', 'Urban Design', 'Planning and Real Estate', and a 'Dissertation in Urban and Regional Planning'. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Students will be eligible to begin their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a full member of RTPI after successfully completing the course.Future Careers: This course provides students with the skills to pursue careers as planning practitioners within a range of public, private and third sector contexts. Graduates can work in planning consultancies, housing associations, and property developers. They can also become advisors or policymakers in local and national government.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.