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UndergraduateMaster of PlanningUCAS: K490

European Planning

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the MPlan European Planning provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This MPlan is a unique new degree, offering a complete four-year pathway in professional planning education, with a specialisation in European Planning. Innovative features include an emphasis on understanding European-wide planning issues, integrated language training and overseas study at a European university, which will include opportunities for work placement. This will provide unique insights into the diversity of planning cultures and challenges across the continent, allowing graduates to grasp a wide range of employment opportunities in the UK and beyond. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Planning Theory and History
European Planning Systems and Cultures
Spatial Analysis and Data Methods
Urban Design and Place-making
European Language and Communication
Planning Law and Governance
Sustainable Development and Policy
International Planning Practice and Placement
UCAS Code:K490
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

Successful completion of IBD with 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

Home Student Fee

£4,750

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£24,500£26,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Queen's University Belfast

About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers European Planning as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
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