Urban Design and International Planning

Course Overview

The MSc Urban Design and International Planning at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. MSc Urban Design and International Planning is your gateway to a global career reimagining how people live, move, and connect in cities across the world. This course combines creative design thinking with critical planning knowledge to tackle some of the most urgent urban challenges of our time; from climate resilience and social equity, to sustainable development and cultural identity. You’ll gain the professional and technical skills to design better places at every scale - from streets and neighbourhoods to entire urban regions, and understand how planning systems shape cities worldwide. 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 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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