Overview

Cardiff University 's MSc Urban and Regional Economic Development programme is designed for those who want to understand more about urban and regional economic development theory and practice.

The economic development of cities and regions is becoming increasingly important in a global economy characterised by rapid technological change, transforming economies and globalisation. This programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking to meet the challenge of developing competitive, smart, sustainable and inclusive economies.

Our focus is on enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding about the nature and source of this economic change and recognise its uneven impact on different social groups, communities and countries. Drawing on topical theoretical debates about uneven spatial development and the challenges this presents at particular spatial scales, this programme will provide you with the key skills - data analysis, research and problem-solving - required to shape local and regional development through policy and practice innovation.

We also focus on network and consensus building by looking at structures and frameworks for engaging and working across different industries, sectors and organisations - including public, private, third sector and social enterprises.

You'll gain the critical skills and robust policy understanding to address the practical challenge of designing strategies which will help cities and regions to become more innovative and resilient places in which to live and work.

The course is divided into two parts:

• Part one: a teaching programme of core and optional modules. Options are available in the School of Geography and Planning

• Part two: an individual dissertation on a topic of your choice, selected in consultation with members of staff. Whilst there are few constraints on the choice of topic, it must address at least one of the core course themes of the Urban and Regional Economic Development programme. You will be required to take taught modules to a value of 120 credits and dissertation module to a value of 60 credits.

Accreditation

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Urban and Regional Development in Practice
Research Methods
Urban and Regional Economies
Governing Urban and Regional Dynamics
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
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Geography Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 95 other Masters in Geography in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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4.5

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General requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as architecture, art and design planning, engineering, environmental design/science geography, urban design or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

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Tuition Fees

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25950 GBP / year

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11450 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

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