Overview

Why this programme

There is significant input from industry in our teaching programme, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures and seminars. There are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events and recruitment presentations.

If you satisfy the progression requirements, the Spatial Planning programme of the University of Glasgow provides an entrance route to the MSc City Planning.

You can gain this qualification in a manner that works best with your professional commitments, either through one year of full-time study or on a modular basis over two or more years.

An optional field trip to London will provide you with an insight into the complexities of city planning in a World City. Past trips have included visits to The Shard, King’s Cross, Battersea Power Station and a number of grassroot projects that focus on community development.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include positions in local and national government and private-sectors consultancies in spatial planning, development management and regeneration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary planning systems

Governance and markets

Spatial planning strategies

Designing places

Development process

Professional practice, ethics and management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 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

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Urban Planning View 54 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are considered on an individual basis, with particular consideration given to the applicant's practical experience.

You are required to submit an admissions statement of around 500 words explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow.

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

8860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8860 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

3940 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3940 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK Part-time fee: £1314 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

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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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