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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Urban Studies PgCert

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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6 monthsDuration
£1,263Per Year (Intl)
£3,789Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert Urban Studies PgCert at University of Glasgow is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-month full-time and part-time structure. This certificate offers a Masters level, flexible introduction to key issues in contemporary cities and debates in urban scholarship. It allows you to select from a range of courses on offer in a leading centre of urban research and teaching. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - You can choose from courses in the fields of urban and public policy, real estate, planning, regeneration, transportation and housing. International tuition fees are £1,263 per year, home/UK fees are £3,789 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

WHY THIS PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1
Semester 2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a relevant degree. Students will be considered from a variety of backgrounds such as Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities in addition to more quantitative subjects like Engineering and Mathematics. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. If your degree is below a 2.1, please provide a reference and/or a CV for work experience to be considered. If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK, please be aware that due

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,263

per year

Total Course Cost (6 months)£1,263

Home Student Fee

£3,789

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Urban Studies PgCert as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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