Overview

Key facts

You can choose from courses in the fields of urban and public policy, real estate, planning, regeneration, transportation and housing.

Successful completion of the Urban Studies programme of the University of Glasgow provides a route to masters study for students without prior degree level qualification.

You will be taught by academics from a world leading centre of urban research - ranked top in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Many courses feature guest lectures from policy and practice experts, study visits or project work.

The city of Glasgow is the ideal urban laboratory to explore how and why cities are changing.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include working within central or local government, the public or voluntary sector in a policy making or evaluation role.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big data and urban analytics

Contemporary planning systems

Development economics

Development process

Governance and markets

Housing contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 114 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are considered on an individual basis, with particular consideration given to applicants’ prior work and educational experience.

A small number of individual courses require prior learning – the programme convener can advise on this.

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8440 GBP / year

≈ 8440 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3750 GBP / year

≈ 3750 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part-time fee: £1250 per 20 credits

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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