Overview

On the Urban Planning (Online) course from University of Birmingham Online you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience to shape the future of cities and communities on a global scale through interdisciplinary studies, real-world case studies, and expert guidance – all while advancing your career without interrupting your personal or professional life.

Career opportunities

Our graduates are highly sought after – not just in traditional planning spheres, such as planning consultancies and government agencies, but also in NGOs and international organisations.

Additionally, as more organisations and businesses turn to sustainability, there is also a growing green skills gap that needs to be filled.

Careers you can move into with this degree include:

Urban planner

Sustainability consultant

Transport planner

Policy analyst

Researcher

International development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods for Planners

International Planning: Systems, Frameworks, and Cultures

Plan Making Studio

Planning Cultural Development

Planning for Healthy Cities

Property Development and Development Finance

Smart Cities

Sustainable Cities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 13 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 UK undergraduate degree or equivalent in geography, planning, architecture, urban studies, engineering, social sciences or a cognate discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

7596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18990 GBP for the full programme during 30 months.
National

7596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18990 GBP for the full programme during 30 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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