Overview

As a student registered on this Sustainable Planning programme from University of Hertfordshire you’ll receive free student membership of the RTPI, and you’ll have access to networking events and student resources.

Why choose this course?

This exciting MSc Sustainable Planning and Practice is specifically aimed at people wishing to gain expertise in contemporary planning practice. It provides graduates with excellent career opportunities in a complete range of planning specialisms.

Through our problem-based approach, you’ll benefit from a stimulating learning environment which challenges you through real planning issues and case studies. You’ll learn the role planning plays in addressing key sustainability concerns, including climate change, urban sprawl, social cohesion, and demands for personal mobility. You’ll also get to use the latest techniques including GIS, urban design tools and community engagement techniques such as charrettes.

Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by research-active staff, and insights from a broad range of planning practitioner lecturers, who will encourage you to explore the latest research, applications of knowledge and case studies in the industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to go on field trips locally and further afield. The University of Hertfordshire is uniquely located near the world’s first Garden City - Letchworth Garden City - and the first New Towns. Additionally, our Comparative Planning and Transport Practice module includes a residential visit to explore and compare transport planning systems in a different policy context. Any travel and accommodation costs of field trips are included in course fees.

Careers

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for full professional membership. The RTPI, in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, is currently (for students starting in September 2025/26) offering a Planning Scholarship for home (UK) students enrolled full-time on the MSc Sustainable Planning & Practice, MSc Sustainable Planning and Environmental Management and MSc Sustainable Planning and Transport programmes. To apply for this full-fee scholarship, please contact the Programme Leader, Andrew Smith

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Engagement and the Planning Process

Place-making and Spatial Mediation

Spatial Analysis for Planning

Planning law, policy & practice

Urban Design and Conservation

Development Viability and Assessment

Sustainable Planning Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply right up until the course starts. Course places are on a first come, first serve basis and once a course is full, we will close the intake

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 278 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree with a minimum classification of second class (2.2) or higher in any subject.

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Tuition Fees

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17950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11310 GBP / year

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Additional Details

National part-time: £915 per 15 credits

International part-time: £1440 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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