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Santander Scholarship
Birmingham City University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£11,385Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MA Planning Built Environments at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The combination of accelerated climate and environmental change, resource pressures and rapidly evolving social, legal and political contexts demand that the planner of the future is better equipped with the science, tools and skills to help shape the high quality multi-functional places we increasingly need. The MA Planning Built Environments course applies theory through practice-based learning, on a campus surrounded by exciting new developments, with excellent industry links. What's covered in this course? On this course, you will learn to identify and evaluate the processes, tools ... International tuition fees are £11,385 per year, home/UK fees are £1,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Sustainable Planning Theory and Practice
Environmental Assessment and Climate Adaptation
Urban Design and Place Making
Development Economics and Feasibility Analysis
Strategic Spatial Planning
Planning Law and Governance Frameworks
Research Methods in Built Environment Planning
Planning Practice Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,385
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£11,385
Home Student Fee
£1,150
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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