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PostgraduateMSc

Urban and Regional Economic Development

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff University, the MSc Urban and Regional Economic Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MSc provides the opportunity to understand socio-economic change in different towns, cities, regions and city-regions globally. Our MSc Urban and Regional Economic Development programme is designed for those who want to understand more about urban and regional economic development theory and practice. The economic development of cities and regions is becoming increasingly important in a global economy characterised by rapid technological change, transforming economies and globalisation. This programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking to meet the chal... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Economic Development Theory and Policy
Urban and Regional Analysis Methods
Globalisation and Spatial Inequality
Smart Cities and Sustainable Development
Regional Innovation and Competitiveness
Governance and Stakeholder Engagement
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Dissertation in Urban Economic Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as architecture, art and design planning, engineering, environmental design/science geography, urban design or equivalent

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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