Overview

The Planning and Urban Leadership (Distance Learning) MSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is designed to provide the core planning education and specialism expertise you need to make your mark in these growing sectors.

Career opportunities:

The need for planners is growing across the UK as well as globally. The knowledge and skills that you acquire through this course will open-up careers across the planning- related professions, whether in the public, private or third sector. You may also find related opportunities in areas such as housing, development, conservation, environmental management and governance. Past graduates from the Planning School are now working in a wide range of organisations, including:

Aecom

Arup

Avison Young

Crest Nicholson

Local Planning Authorities

Peter Brett Associates

Persimmon

Planning Inspectorate

Savills

Stantec

Turley Associates

Terence O'Rourke

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a 'combined' degree

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Viability and Risk Management

Strategic Projects

Dissertation

International Planning Practice

Leading Urban Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning Leadership View 12 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We normally require an honours degree of 2.2 or above.

If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, we will consider you on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

11500 GBP / year

≈ 11500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

≈ 11500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time fee

Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: 958

International Annual (Per Year) Fee: 958

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Planning and Urban Leadership (Distance Learning).

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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