Overview

The Town And Country Planning course curriculum from University of Salford is based on industry-aligned themes and topics. The 180-credit MSc award comprises eight taught modules, plus a dissertation. The 120-credit PgDip comprises eight taught modules.

Flexibility is at the heart of our learning approach. You can choose to study full-time or part-time on campus.

Careers

A planning-focused qualification can up up a diverse range of roles and opportunities. We've designed this course to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in town planning, either in the private or public sector, working in the UK or overseas.

Equipped with a solid understanding of planning, there may be opportunities for you to specialise in a particular field, such as regeneration, spatial planning or urban development. You might seek a role working with a local authority in their policy, development management, enforcement or regeneration teams.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Planning, Theory and People

Professional Practice

Design for Change and Sustainability

Plan Making for Place Shaping

Spatial Planning and Infrastructure Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , International

More details

There’s no set deadline for UK students, but you should apply at least four weeks before the course starts. International Students: TBA.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Management Urban Planning View 136 other Masters in Environmental Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants of this course must have a minimum of a second class honours degree.

We accept qualifications from all around the world.

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

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9800 GBP / year

≈ 9800 GBP / year

Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 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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