Overview

The programme aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of urban design and planning, providing them with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of planning and designing urban spaces. Students will explore the social, economic, and environmental challenges that cities face today and learn how to address these challenges through the development of sustainable and innovative design and planning strategies at various spatial scales.

Key facts

The programme is offered in both full time and part time, and all modules are mandatory.In this course, you’ll gain insights into the social, economic, and environmental challenges that urban planners and designers face in designing cities that are functional, liveable, and sustainable. You’ll also become familiar with various planning and urban design tools and methods that are used to address these challenges, and learn how they can be applied to specific contexts.By the end of the course, you will be able to analyse urban contexts, develop urban design proposals, and evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts of projects at different scales. Whether you aspire to become an urban designer, planner, or researcher, this course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in your future endeavours.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spatial Planning Challenges
Theory Power And Ethics
Trends Outcomes And Impacts
Urban Design Principles And Practice

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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 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 113 other Masters in Urban Planning 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.

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125

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88

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6.5

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General requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree can be in any relevant subject discipline. Non-graduates with very extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered.
Relevant work experience is not an entry requirement, but prospective students are encouraged to gain some familiarity with the work of planning professionals prior to joining the programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34000 GBP / year

≈ 34000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 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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