Overview

The Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development MSc at Heriot-Watt University has been designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry’s professional bodies and upon completion, you will be able to work either in the public or private sectors, advising on the complexities of property development to occupiers, investors, developers, and planning authorities.

Key facts:

During the master’s programme, you’ll build a deep understanding of the complex interactions and uncertainties of the development process, and learn the essential components of economics, valuation, planning, law, and regeneration and sustainability principles. You’ll develop an appreciation of the skills and tasks inherent in development projects, including community participation, satisfying the statutory planning considerations, undertaking the necessary financial appraisals, and achieving funding to make it happen.â€¯

The career-focused master’s programme will set you up to pursue a career as a chartered development surveyor or planner with a specific focus in land and property markets. Such opportunities are available with a range of employers in the private and public sector, including local development and regeneration agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Economy and Property Markets

Spatial Planning

Real Estate Appraisal and Finance

Strategic Spatial Vision Project

Real Estate Development

Governance, Participation and Community Planning

Environmental Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International

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International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in any academic subject provided that it includes evidence of essay writing and a statement of purpose showing interest in Spatial Planning & Real Estate Development.

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

20456 GBP / year

≈ 20456 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10864 GBP / year

≈ 10864 GBP / year

Additional Details

For part-time

£5,432 for UK Nationals
£10,228 for International Applicants.

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

Funding

Scholarships and bursaries

British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Planning Scholarship

This scholarship, jointly administered by the British Chamber of Commerce as well as the RTPI, fully funds the full tuition fee for one student with a UK Fee status on the MSc Spatial Planning and Real Estate Development programme in September 2025.

Future Planner Bursaries

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) will be offering ten £5,000 RTPI Future Planners bursaries, to a selection of students who choose to enrol on an RTPI fully accredited Planning Masters in Scotland for this coming academic year.

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