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PostgraduateMSc

Planning

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,400Per Year (Intl)
£6,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the MSc Planning at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MSc Planning is your gateway to a dynamic career shaping the cities, towns, and environments of tomorrow. Designed for graduates with ambitions in urban or environmental planning, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to make a meaningful impact: whether you're aiming to work in the public sector, private consultancy, or beyond. Accredited by both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the course sets you on the path to becoming a chartered planning and development professional; a respected and inf... 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, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Planning Law and Procedures
Urban Theory and Contemporary Cities
Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems
Development Management and Planning Applications
Sustainable Urban Design Principles
Environmental Assessment and Planning
Research Methods in Planning
Planning Practice and Professional Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,400

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£13,400

Home Student Fee

£6,300

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
1%Studying
10%Work & Study
94%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH13-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Planning as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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