Overview

Why this programme

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big data and urban analytics

Contemporary planning systems

Development economics

Development process

Governance and markets

Housing contexts

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 126 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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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)

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Tuition Fee

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International

8440 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8440 GBP per year during 6 months.
National

3750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3750 GBP per year during 6 months.

UK Part-time fee: £1250 per 20 credits

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Urban Studies.

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Overview

Why this programme

Career prospects

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Glasgow

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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